Best Santa Record You Didn’t Know Was Set…
by collin
As there is inevitably a record for everything in the Guiness book of World Records, you probably really never saw this one coming. It’s the record for the most Santa’s gathered in one place at one time. *Gasp* “There’s more than one Santa?”, you’re probably asking yourself. Well, I don’t want to call them imposters. I’ve never felt good about questioning the mystery of tradition.
That’s right, over 13,ooo people dressed as Santa gathered along the walls of Londonderry to break a record and support various charities.
The story hit papers all over the U.K. and with good reason. According to the Belfast Telegraph, the weather wasn’t prime but “he atmosphere was jubilant as thousands of people arrived at the Guildhall Square to claim the world record for having the most Santas in one place at one time.” It’s just what the world needs as we prepare for this widely celebrated holiday.
Ireland.com also reports:
It took over an hour for the procession of rosy-cheeked and bearded Santas to walk along the walls after gathering in the city’s Guildhall and passing through Magazine Gate this morning. SDLP leader and Foyle MLA Mark Durkan was among those who took part.Money was raised for Foyle Hospice, ICARE charity for children with autism, McMillan Cancer Support and Children in the Crossfire.
While I couldn’t find the details on the previous record exactly, I did find some videos of various other Santa record attempts. Old St. Nick should be proud of his legacy.
Most Santas on Motor Bikes:
6,000 person Santa Dash:
