Annual Piraeus Santa Run held in Greece to welcome Christmas

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Annual Piraeus Santa Run held in Greece to welcome Christmas

STORY: Annual Piraeus Santa Run held in Greece to welcome Christmas SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: PIRAEUS, Greece CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes running 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Piraeus 3. various of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes STORYLINE: Hundreds of runners of all ages, dressed in Santa Claus costumes, hit the streets of Greece's largest port on Sunday in the 4th annual Piraeus Santa Run, organized by the municipality. The participants ran a short 1-kilometer distance from the City Hall to the municipal theater to send wishes for the holiday season and called on people to not forget those in need and support charities to help everyone celebrate Christmas. SOUNDBITE (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Piraeus "We wish the best to all. We are having fun. This is what holidays are for. We should enjoy the days, smile, and have fun, especially children, because we always say t

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