Skiing Santas Hit Slopes in Maine

Published on December 12, 2023

NEWRY, Maine—Ho ho ho, away they go—Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes. With beards and stocking caps flapping, some 300 red-suited Santas were lively and quick at the foggy Sunday River ski resort in western Maine as they took a break from the holiday hustle and bustle. The annual event has been held for more than 20 years, except for once during the pandemic. The skiing Santas participate in full Kringle garb, including, of course, a white beard and red hat. The event’s rules specifically state the hat must bear a white pompom....

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