With Christmas approaching, dozens of Father Christmas impersonators swapped their festive grottos for classroom desks in south London on Thursday 12 November , attending a training session designed to make their encounters with children as magical as possible. Dressed in their familiar red suits, the Santas practised saying "Merry Christmas" in sign language, studied the latest toy trends and learned how to respond to unexpected questions from young visitors. Organised by the Ministry of Fun, Santa School is now in its 28th year , preparing performers for appearances in shopping centres, department stores and festive attractions across the UK and beyond.
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