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Santa drops off gifts in Crete using a paraglider!!

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This is such a wonderful story to brighten up our dreary covid Christmas! A few Santa's gathered in Crete to drop off Christmas gifts in Crete while flying in paragliders. I hope to see many more initiatives like this especially because its so nice for the locals and the tourists. Merry Christmas to everyone and have a Happy New Years!
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Crete's Skies Light Up At Two Santa Clauses Delivering Gifts For Children On A Paraglider (PHOTOS)

The hazy skies of Crete were lifted when two Santa Clauses lit up the sky.
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nm1999 said:
This is such a wonderful story to brighten up our dreary covid Christmas! A few Santa's gathered in Crete to drop off Christmas gifts in Crete while flying in paragliders. I hope to see many more initiatives like this especially because its so nice for the locals and the tourists. Merry Christmas to everyone and have a Happy New Years!
greekcitytimes.com

Crete's Skies Light Up At Two Santa Clauses Delivering Gifts For Children On A Paraglider (PHOTOS)

The hazy skies of Crete were lifted when two Santa Clauses lit up the sky.
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This is so fun! I would have loved to have seen that. Stuff like this brings a smile to people's faces.
 
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greekgal77 said:
This is so fun! I would have loved to have seen that. Stuff like this brings a smile to people's faces.
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Those smiles are definitely needed at the moment
 
dubai_suzie said:
Those smiles are definitely needed at the moment
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I know, that's what it is all about - making people smile - giving them something bright to enjoy despite what has been going on.
 
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