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    In photos: Children delight in snowfall at Expo 2020 Dubai's Christmas tree ceremony

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    In photos: Children delight in snowfall at Expo 2020 Dubai's Christmas tree ceremony

    Santa, elves, reindeer and more starred in the festive gathering

    Published:  December 19, 2021 14:13 Staff Report
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    Expo 2020 Dubai's 20-metre-high Christmas tree came to life on Saturday, December 18, in the presence of a special gathering. Snow fell and Santa Claus came out to inaugurate the festive season at Al Wasl Plaza. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Expo 2020 Dubai’s snowfall delighted visitors during the Christmas tree lighting that saw the dome adorned with festive projections. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    The highest tree at the World Expo, rising from the site’s centre was initiated by none other than Santa Claus, accompanied by Expo 2020 mascots Rashid and Latifa in their holiday best. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Santa’s elves performed acrobatics next to the tree, while snowflakes, giant toys, baubles and reindeer bedecked the dome. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Santa took his seat as children joined him to share their wish lists and capture the moment on camera. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Christmas at Expo is set to be a site-wide affair. Eggnog, gingerbread and other holiday delights are up for snacking at the winter market circling the Water Feature, with parades retracing Expo's main avenues throughout the day. For more on celebrating the festive season at Expo 2020 Dubai, refer to our guide: https://gulfnews.com/expo-2020/visit-the-expo/watch-lea-salonga-send-letters-to-santa-drink-eggnog-plan-out-your-spectacular-christmas-day-at-expo-2020-dubai-1.1639323234701. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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