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Santa clones are a beloved Christmas tradition

Artist Chris Willis has been creating installations around Portland, Oregon since 2010

An army of illuminated plastic Santa figures

Photo by @intovintage

We’re going to need more cookies. An army of Santa clones has once again invaded a new location, spreading Christmas cheer. They’re the work of artist Chris Willis, whose public installations have become quite the holiday tradition around Portland. Follow the clues on his Instagram each holiday season to find hundreds smiling, plastic blow mold Kris Kringles.

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