In 1935, a themed candy shop opened and a 22-foot Santa Claus statue erected and in 1946 Santa Claus Land, the nation's first theme park opened (now named Holiday World & Splashin' Safari).

Runners dressed as Santa Claus took part in a 5km run, which began at the Peace Statue in Brighton, opposite Hove Lawns, at 10:30 GMT on Saturday. The event was originally due to be held on 7 ...