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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Leanne Italie

HISTORICAL FACTS: Santa s back in town with inflation inclusion on his mind | History Defined

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Don't look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style, and he's got some pressing issues on his mind.

Santa booker HireSanta.com has logged a 30% increase in demand this Christmas season over last year, after losing about 15% of its performers to retirement or death during the pandemic, said founder and head elf Mitch Allen.

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