But one wish unites all Santas, from Lebanon to Nigeria, in this year decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Friedman, 61, who is an attorney, urges people take time this year to appreciate the beauty and good in the world. “I was tested on how quickly I ate ginger biscuits, climbed chimneys, and laughed merrily with a good ‘Ho, ho, ho’,” he said. Yamamoto wants to reassure children that Santa is still coming to their houses this Christmas. “Get on the phone, send messages, it doesn’t cost much with the internet,” said the jovial man with a big beard.

Source: bd News24 December 15, 2020 12:11 UTC