Don't wait for Christmas - head to Eastern Switzerland for a tete-a-tete with Santa. You can now meet the jolly old man in person, at the World Santa Claus Championship at the Silveretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl ski resort.



What happens at the event
Get ready for some 'snow-motion' with this! As part of the event, several four-person Santa teams from different places across the globe will compete in themed competitions. Dressed in red and white, they will do embark on fun activities like chimney climbing as well as a snowshoe obstacle course relay, among others. Also looked forward to, is Santa Clauben, an event where each team crawls under a giant Santa hat to pick up gifts. Wait, its not as easy as pie....the course is sprinkled with hay bales and pine trees. The prizes sound like fun too! The four teams with the fastest combined time make it to the final relay. And the team comes through successfully wins the title of Santa Claus World Champion, along with 1,500 Swiss francs in prize money. Interesting to see who the best Santa would be!
Meanwhile thousands of folk will dress as Santa Claus for the annual 'Santa Dash' in Battersea Park, London, to raise funds for charity. The Santas will walk, jog and have a blast at the event!