He doesn't pretend with the kids that he's the "real" Santa, but he does say that Santa has helpers all over the world who assist in watching children.

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General cleaners, office cleaners, domestic helpers and care workers all featured on the list.

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And we really, genuinely respect their support and need the support of these helpers, on school trips, for sports, for all sorts of things within schools.

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