This Santa has the best Christmas surprise

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!

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

IMAGE: Each year, elephants from the Royal Elephant Palace in AyuttHaya visit school children before Christmas to hand out presents.

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.

IMAGE: A young girl picks up a mask safely delivered in a basket.

IMAGE: It was encouraging to see passersby join the cause.

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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