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Ambassador Baxter Visits Santa's Village

Coca-Cola's Christmas-themed attraction aims to collect a toy for every needy child

 
Posted: December 22, 2008
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter places his toys on a conveyor belt that carries donations into Santa's workshop where a team of hard-working elves will prepare them for distribution to needy families across the country this Christmas season. Santa's Village, built by the Coca-Cola Company, is situated at a park near downtown Montevideo. Thousands are expected to visit the attraction bringing their donations Dec 5-23. More information is availanle online at www.lacasadepapanoel.com.uy
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter enters one of the buildings in Coca-Cola Santa's Village with a group of children and their families. Everyone is eagerly expecting to find Santa Claus somewhere in the village.
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter listens attentively with a group of visitors as one of Santa's elves explain how Santa Claus will often come to this kitchen to have a snack.
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter accompanies visitors through Santa's Village expecting to find Santa Claus in one of the buildings.
Ambassador Baxter visiting Coca-Cola Santa's Village in Montevideo, December 19, 2008. [U.S. Embassy photo by Vince Alongi]
Ambassador Baxter and Coca-Cola general manager Andrewina McCubbin found Santa Claus sitting by the fireplace in his living room.



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