Traditional visits to see Santa Claus are not possible this year, but there are other ways for children to have a chat with Father Christmas. Photo: Gerry MooneyGrottos and physical Christmas-themed events across Ireland may have largely fallen victim to the pandemic this festive season. But Santa Claus is still going to have to put in some extra shifts, due to unprecedented demand for video calls to the North Pole. Many existing Santa-themed businesses have been forced to switch from organising in-person meetings with St Nick to arranging virtual chats. I think in the future it will supplement the physical Santa events, by offering a different option.”Not all Santa experiences are virtual this year, as there will be the country’s first-ever drive-in grotto at Dublin’s RDS.

Source: Irish Independent November 25, 2020 02:34 UTC