Famous for his portrayals of Jim Lahey on Trailer Park Boys, or Dave Teagues in the Haven (TV series),[4] this year John is tackling one of the most challenging acting roles of his illustrious career – a character that represents the most famous brand on the planet.

One whose image and likeness have been depicted and debauched in more films, TV series, and commercial endeavours than any other character --- ever.... Santa Claus.

He knows the competition will be stiff and he only has six weeks to train so he enlists the help of various friends and experts to help him prepare.

[5] En route to Sweden he stops in Italy to visit the bones of St. Nicholas, then it's onto Vienna to visit a Christmas market, next stop Finland and the Santa Village, and finally the Santa Winter Games in Sweden.

[6] With barely any time to recover from the grueling competition he heads back home to start a 15 city North American tour with the Trailer Park Boys for their live Christmas show.