Atlanta Winter Guide
Atlanta Winter Guide

Snap a picture with Santa on the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan

5 Treats , Children Leave for Santa , Around the World. In the United States, it is customary to leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus. But these countries around the world have different traditions. Australia: , Beer and cookies. December is a summer month in Australia, making beer a perfect thirst-quencher for Santa. Ireland: , A pint of Guinness. Irish children typically leave the late night pick-me-up near the tree. England: , A glass of sherry wine. The sherry is meant to warm Saint Nick on a cold Christmas night. It's often paired with mince pie. France: , Carrots, biscuits and shoes. The biscuits for Santa and carrots for the reindeer are left in shoes at night, replaced by gifts in the morning. Germany: , Handwritten letters. The Germans write to the "Christkind," a sort of Christmas angel, in exchange for gifts
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Dec 17, 2021

With Christmas just days away, your last chance to take a photo with Santa in 2021 is fast approaching.

Luckily, Coca-Cola’s Holiday Caravan is rolling into the Atlanta area with a large red truck called “Cupid,” ready to provide photos with the jolly old man himself.

The truck, decked out in thousands of twinkling lights and festive decor, provides the ultimate backdrop for Santa photos. And unlike pricey mall photos, visitors will receive a free printed copy on site.

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The Caravan, which has been traveling the country since 1997, will make stops at the World of Coca-Cola, the Beltline, Six Flags and other locations across the Atlanta area between today and Sunday. Check out below for the full list of stops:

Friday, 12/17

Noon to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 1025 GA-34 East, Newnan

6-9 p.m., Callaway, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain

Saturday, 12/18

6-9 p.m., Six Flags, 276 Riverside Pkwy, Austell

Sunday, 12/19

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Atlanta Beltline, Lot at 1010 White Street SW, with green space and a walking path between the lot and the Beltline itself

4-8 p.m., World of Coca-Cola, 21 Baker Street, Atlanta

Visit coca-cola.com/holiday-hub for more information.

About the Author

Avery Newmark covers travel, wellness, events and trending news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a dual background in film production and journalism, Avery came to the AJC after working as a video editor. She enjoys film photography and live music in her free time. Reach her at avery.newmark@ajc.com.

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