In Thailand, elephants dressed as Santa Claus just made Christmas more memorable for everyone.
Guess what they delivered to kids?
No, not candies or teddies.
In fact, a bunch of elephant trainers guided these cute animals to deliver face masks to kids and passers by as part of a unique annual ritual.
Check out these pictures!
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IMAGE: Thai elephant trainers dressed as Santa Claus wave to children at the Jirasat Wittaya elementary school in Phra Nakhon si Ayutthaya, Thailand. Photographs: Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images
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IMAGE: Each year, elephants from the Royal Elephant Palace in AyuttHaya visit school children before Christmas to hand out presents.
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IMAGE: This year, due to the recent spike in COVID-19 in Thailand, the elephants distributed masks to students and passersby instead of traditional gifts.
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IMAGE: A young girl picks up a mask safely delivered in a basket.
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IMAGE: It was encouraging to see passersby join the cause.
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IMAGE: It's not every day that you get to see elephants wearing masks. This one calls for a selfie!
Concept: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
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