NOT long to go now kids. The big man in the big red suit is on his way.
Already there's been an early spotting of Santa as he prepares for his annual round-the-world journey.
Here he is in Wesley Vale in Tasmania trying out a potential mechanical replacement, just in case the reindeer become lame or go on strike.
Although, looking at the age of the tractor, let's hope he won't need it.
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