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Christmas 1952 Santa Claus Comes to Craig Cefn Parc

Santa Claus – wearing the traditional robes and a black mask – arrives in the village of Craig Cefn Parc, near Clydach, Swansea, with a horse-drawn sleigh full of presents.

Amateur film 1952 4 mins Silent

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Overview

Craig Cefn Parc, near Clydach, Swansea, gets a visit from a Santa wearing a black mask. He is accompanied by a horse-drawn sleigh full of presents and a groom wearing top hat and tails. A crowd of children gather and two good boys, thanks to Santa, become cowboys.