Saturday, December 27, 2008

China Harbin Builds Worlds Largest Santa



China's freezing northern city of Harbin has built what organizers say is the worlds largest Santa Claus.

The giant Father of Christmas Chris Kringle, measures 525 feet long and 78.88 feet high, centers with a flowing white beard.

Harbin the capital of Heilongjiang Province is situated on the edge of Siberia and is one of the coldest places, winter temperatures have been known to fall to minus 31 F every year Harbin plays host to a world renowned ice festival, which runs from December through February.

More here from China.org