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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.
Genres
Amateur filmHome movie
Released
1952
Country
Wales
Location
Craig-cefn-parcSwansea/Abertawe
Language
English
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