Trip of a lifetime as sick children meet Santa in Lapland

A group of seriously ill children swapped their hospital beds for sleigh rides thanks to a charity.

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A group of seriously ill children from all over Scotland embarked on the trip of a lifetime – to meet Santa in Lapland.

They swapped their hospital beds for sleigh rides, huskies and a visit to Santa’s post office thanks to charity When You Wish Upon A Star.

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