Santas take to the slopes

Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes dressed as Father Christmas for a charity event in the US.

A total of 250 Santas took part in the fundraising event at the Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine.

To qualify for a free lift ticket, each Santa had to wear a full red Santa costume, complete with beard, and contribute towards the cost of Christmas gifts for the area's needy children.