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Governor Whitmer calls on Santa Claus for message about Christmas

Saint Nick says he will make annual worldwide trip
Posted at 11:03 AM, Dec 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-16 11:03:02-05

LANSING, Mich. — One Christmas tradition is not being canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, that's according to Governor Whitmer.

On Wednesday she shared a video call she held with Santa Claus, assuring kids in Michigan that Saint Nick will be visiting kids on Christmas Eve.

"We know this holiday will look different in many ways, but Michigan’s children can be assured that Santa Claus will continue his yearly tradition of visiting millions of children around the world,” said Governor Whitmer.

Santa encouraged kids to wear their masks, and follow social distancing guidelines.

Watch the video here.