Santa and his elves are putting the final touches to children's presents as he prepares for his long journey around the globe.
Letters are being opened, the last presents are being packed and Rudolph is limbering up for his annual trip.
But before setting off, Santa gave his annual Christmas message to the children of the world.
This year he asked for tolerance and friendship, saying: "I would ask the young people, which, always the young people are our future, that they should treat everybody equal.
"They should make friends, they should support one another. If a newcomer has problems they would help each another."
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Very nice message and hopefully some will follow his advice.