A Father Christmas performer in class at the 23rd annual Santa School, Southwark Cathedral in London, November 27, 2019. /VCG Photo

In order to prepare for the holiday season, father Christmas performers take lessons at the Ministry of Fun Santa School. /VCG Photo

With a global shortage of Santas, the Ministry of Fun is boosting numbers by holding the school in the capital. /VCG Photo

A Father Christmas performer talks to an Elf, pretending to be a child during the class. /VCG Photo