Move over, Santa! This holiday season, a herd of elephants in Thailand’s Ayutthaya province became unlikely ambassadors for COVID-19 safety. Dressed in Santa hats and face masks, the gentle giants traded their usual role of handing out holiday gifts to deliver a timely message: health comes first.
An elementary school revived its annual Christmas tradition with a twist—instead of toys or sweets, students received reusable face masks from the trunks of their festive pachyderm pals. The initiative aimed to blend holiday cheer with pandemic awareness, reminding kids (and their families) to stay vigilant against COVID-19.
Imagine the scene: kids giggling as elephants—decked out in red-and-white gear—carefully passed masks to tiny outstretched hands. Local teachers praised the event as a fun way to normalize safety measures while preserving cultural traditions.
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