International games for Fathers Christmas started in Karelia
An unusual competition is being held in Karelia. The first international games for Grandfathers Frost started there: 15 Santa Clauses from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Podporozhie, Karelia and Finland are competing with in a skill of creating the festive mood. This is of current importance because the New Year comes after less than a month.
In general these games have been held for several years. But this year because of Finnish Santa Claus the competition got the status of international. Fairy characters will show their skill to hold performance measures. Moreover Grandfathers Frost will have to compete with in some comic kinds of sports, for example valenki (special footwear) throwing.
The merriment will last during three days. Besides Santa Clauses will have the unique chance to fight with local authorities? but in the field of sports, too. In the course of games the traditional football match between Grandfathers Frost and local deputies will take place.
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