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Santacon

December 11, 2010 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 12, 2010 1:05 am

Some of the hundreds of people dressed in Santa outfits celebrate at Trafalgar Square in London Saturday. Hundreds of people dressed as Santa Claus descended on London, startling commuters and tourists with a tide of seasonal cheer. Organizers of the annual "Santacon" festive flash mob say it is "a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonreligious and nonsensical celebration of Christmas cheer, goodwill, and fun."

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