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Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress
Dozens of Santas and Mrs. Clauses gather in Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress, with parades, family activities and summer festivities.
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Fox News
· Jul 12, 2026
It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave
Hundreds of Santas from countries including Norway and Japan descended on Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress amid summer heat.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Ho, ho, hot: Santas gather for a summer celebration
Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress.
The Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Christmas comes early as hundreds of Santas gather for an unusual summer tradition
Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress
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· Jul 9, 2026
Santas and elves gather in Aalborg for annual Christmas congress
Santas and elves gather in Aalborg for annual Christmas congress
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Related coverage for "Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress": Fox News — It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave. KSAT San Antonio — Ho, ho, hot: Santas gather for a summer celebration. The Independent — Christmas comes early as hundreds of Santas gather for an unusual summer tradition. The Local Norway — Key points: Everything that changes about life in Norway in July 2026 . The Japan Times — U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage . Sweden Herald — Santas and elves gather in Aalborg for annual Christmas congress