Santas Gather in Aalborg Before Christmas | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

In July, under blazing sun, Aalborg, Denmark, turns into a winter wonderland as dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the globe gather for the annual World Santa Claus Congress — a decades-old tradition that’s more than just a holiday gig. With participants from Norway, Japan, and beyond, they spend four days swapping stories, comparing beards, and competing in gingerbread contests and gift-wrapping challenges. Started in 1957 and now a summer staple, the event brings festive cheer to the city with parades and joy that kids (and adults) love — proving that holiday spirit isn’t…