epa11789682 People dressed in Santa Claus hats and costumes take part in the traditional Christmas bath on the beach of the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, 22 December 2024. The water was approximately 13 degrees Celsius. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

epa11789678 People dressed in Santa Claus hats take part in the traditional Christmas bath on the beach of the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, 22 December 2024. The water was approximately 13 degrees Celsius. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER