A bus driver is spreading Christmas cheer by dressing as a different festive character every day for a month.
Julie Richardson has spent hundreds of pounds on her festive wardrobe.
She says that dressing up helps her through a “challenging” December as she has lost loved ones around the Christmas period.
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Her collection includes the Grinch, a Christmas pudding, a turkey, a candy cane, a gingerbread man, and her personal favourite – the Nutcracker.
“December is a challenging month for me,” Julie, who has worked at Go North East for 21 years, told What’s the Jam.
“It’s a time of sadness and loss, as I’ve lost several family members and close friends in Decembers gone by.”
“Dressing up in festive costumes brings joy back into Christmas for me, and it makes my passengers and colleagues smile too.
“My regulars know me and look forward to seeing my crazy outfits.”
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Julie starts her shifts at Go North East’s Percy Main depot at 4am, but her early starts don’t stop her from putting full effort into her costumes.
She added: “I’m up at 2:30am to paint my face green like the Grinch or stick on my Nutcracker moustache and wig.”
Julie isn’t the only Go North East driver embracing the festive spirit.
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The company encourages drivers to wear Christmas jumpers, with many adding their own touch to brighten passengers’ days.
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