In Antibes, one Santa swapped the usual reindeer for dolphins, which jumped from the water for an up-close look at an aquatic park.Reuters
In Antibes, one Santa swapped the usual reindeer for dolphins, which jumped from the water for an up-close look at an aquatic park.ReutersTwo Father Christmas impersonators cleaning windows in Tokyo, Japan. Lucky that Santa has a head for heightsReuters'Santarchy DC' participants in front of the White House in Washington. They take part in the antics for no other reason than to spread yuletide joy, claim organisers.ReutersGuatemalan firefighter Hector Chacon delivers toys to children living in the area under the bridge in BelizeReutersA vendor in the Chinese city of Wuhan has plenty of replacement outfits available should the chimneys of the world take a toll on Santa's outfit.Reuters
Santa Claus is everywhere today as the bearded giver of gifts the world's biggest single logistics operation - and these pictures from around the globe bear the evidence of his omnipresence.
Obviously, the real Father Christmas is too busy delivering presents to be cleaning windows as he is pictured doing in Tokyo. But there are plenty of people ready to get into the festive spirit by donning his distinctive outfit and spreading some festive cheer.
Google even set up a Santa Tracker to show which country's children are getting their presents at any given moment. Follow Santa's trans-global jaunt here.
