7/7/06 — Branson, MO, U.S.A
— The first-ever convention of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded SantasSanta was held in Branson, Mo. July 6 through 9 in Branson, Mo. More than 300 Santas attended, along with 100 Mrs. Santas and an assortment of elves. Mrs. Claus was nowhere to be seen as Santa Tim Connaghan was escorted in the parade early Friday. —
Photo by Tim Dillon, USA TODAY staff