Santa Claus isn't coming to town

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 17, 2021 12:15 am

NEW YORK: Christmas is just around the corner, but you may struggle to spot a Santa spreading joy in the United States this holiday season.

That's because the pandemic has caused a shortage of Father Christmases, according to a booking company and Santa Claus training school.

In this file photo taken on November 25, 2021 Santa Claus is seen during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York. Christmas is just around the corner but you may struggle to spot a Santa spreading joy in the United States this holiday season. That's because the pandemic has caused a shortage of Father Christmases, according to a booking company and Santa Claus training school. Yuki IWAMURA / AFP

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