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Santas take to the Grand Canal in Venice for the Christmas Regatta

July 30, 2016

By Jill Langlois

A closeup of rowers dressed in Santa Claus costumes taking part in the Christmas Regatta on the Grand Canal on December 21, 2013 in Venice, Italy. The Christmas Regatta, now in its 4th year, is an event organized by University of Ca Foscari.
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