Sion Corn looked a little confused when he turned up on Llangollen Railway as part of his task to work out the best route to the town's Christmas festival in just a few weeks' time.
Because when he stopped off at Carrog he found the signboard showing 'Lapland' which is of course his legendary home near the North Pole.
But it was soon explained to him by railway volunteers that Lapland is traditionally re-created at Carrog for when their Santa Special trains come rolling through at Christmas-time.
The town's Christmas festival is making a welcome return on Saturday November 26 after a three-year break due to the pandemic.
A spokesperson said: "We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible to mark the start of the town’s seasonal preparations.
"There will be a Grand Parade starting from the Pavilion ground at 1pm and proceeding to the Town Hall for the official opening where Sion Corn - the Welsh Father Christmas - will stay for the afternoon to meet and greet as many of his friends as wish to do so at the start of his busiest part of the year.
"There will be lots to do for children old and young and a wide range of seasonal treats and activities.
"At the end of the afternoon there will be the usual firework display at which time the town's Christmas lights will also be switched on.
"Sion Corn will once again be dressed in his traditional green as he makes his preparations and is already planning his visit.
"After three years he has lots to do as he decides how to make the journey as rapidly as possible."
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