Scottish parents are calling on people to come together on Christmas Eve to 'ring a bell for Santa' after 'a tough year'.
It comes as the First Minister joked that 'Santa is a keyworker', but warned that Christmas might not feel 'normal' this year.
Now a social media post calling on 'families to come outside' and ring a bell for Santa on Christmas Eve has been shared over 100,000 times.
It is hoped that the gesture could “end 2020 with a bit of magic” for children and local communities.
The post says: “On Christmas Eve at 6pm we are asking everyone to come outside and ring a bell for 2 mins to spread Christmas spirit and to help Santa fly that sleigh.
“After a tough year it would be an amazing memory for the kids and communities. End 2020 with a bit of Magic, hope and togetherness!”
One parent was impressed by the idea, penning: "The bairns would love this I bet.
"Listening to all the bells for Santa."
Another added: "Fantastic idea, i've got goosebumps just thinking about it - it's been a terrible year, especially for families with young children."
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A third agreed, adding: "Like the film Elf... We've all got to believe in Christmas spirit for the sleigh to fly."
