Christmas will soon come, and while the world is busy with countermeasures against the new coronavirus, various ideas are being made to make children enjoy it.
Of these, in Bethlehem, the Palestinian Interim Autonomous Region, which is said to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the Christmas tree illuminations on the city square are lit up every year, and it is crowded with pilgrims and tourists who fill the square. However, this year is quiet due to restrictions on going out.
Every year at this time of year, children interact with Santa Claus at a shopping mall in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
This year, the event was held online to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, and Santa Claus staff answered questions asked by children through the camera.
Also, at a store in Oregon in the western United States, a man in Santa Claus entered a tent and interacted with the visiting children through a transparent partition.
While being chased by countermeasures against the new virus, various measures are being taken around the world to encourage children to enjoy Christmas.
Santa "No one is alone"
In a village in northern Finland, which is considered to be the hometown of Santa Claus, Santa Claus departed on the 23rd to give presents to children all over the world.
Prior to his departure, Santa Claus, who had a white beard, said, "We are living in an unprecedentedly difficult time. Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones, but it reminds us of friends, relatives and acquaintances. It's also important that we can connect with these people in a variety of ways. No one is alone. May everyone have a happy and peaceful Christmas. "
After that, Santa Claus rode a reindeer-drawn sleigh and set out.