Photos: Santa Claus-themed revelry around the world

Jolly Old St. Nick-themed celebrations enjoyed over the weekend as Christmas nears

Last updated: December 11, 2023 | 12:47

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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MEXICO: Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023.

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Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023.

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Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023.

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MAINE: Three hundred skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch make their way down the mountain as they take part in Santa Sunday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, on December 10, 2023.

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Skiers dressed as Santa ride in a chair lift. Money raised by the charity event, $8000, goes to the River Fund.

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Skiers dressed as Santa Claus ski Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at the Sunday River ski resort in Newry, Maine.

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GERMANY: People dressed as Santa Claus run through the streets as they take part in the annual Nikolaus Lauf (Saint Nicholas run), in Michendorf, Germany, December 10, 2023.

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People dressed as Santa Claus run through the streets as they take part in the annual Nikolaus Lauf (Saint Nicholas run), in Michendorf, Germany, December 10, 2023.

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People dressed as Santa Claus run through the streets as they take part in the annual Nikolaus Lauf (Saint Nicholas run), in Michendorf, Germany, December 10, 2023.

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NEW YORK: Revellers take part in SantaCon in New York City, December 9, 2023.

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Participants in the annual event dress up as Santa Claus or in holiday outfits to go through the city.

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The fees required to join the event are distributed to charitable causes.

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