Coronavirus has been an economic disaster, with thousands of jobs lost and entire industries decimated. Among those feeling the pandemic pinch are the men whose job is to spread festive cheer, even though they might not be feeling so merry themselves.
Britain's professional Santas are facing a Christmas unlike any other, from socially distanced grottos to sleigh sanitiser to the end of having kids on their knee.
Newcastle teacher Brian Gibson started his Santa career as his college's resident Saint Nick, which turned into regular work at the iconic shopping centre Fenwick."They loved us because I'm a bubbly person, I don't just sit and say 'ho ho'," he told the Daily Star."I have a really good time with the kids, it's more like a.