How many sleeps till Santa? There’s a question you won't have to ask in just a few days as the famous 'Sleeps to Santa' song is back!
Nick Hancock will be singing the Christmas countdown song every morning on the radio from Monday 25th November.
Join us as we count down to the big day in musical style!
Nick said:
“I have been practising my singing all year, so this year it will be even better than ever before!
“And if you believe that you’ll believe anything…”
When will it be on?
Nick Hancock will be singing the Sleeps to Santa song every weekday until Christmas Day at 7:10am and 8:10am.
What is the song?
The Sleeps to Santa song is the earworm that you’ll be humming every day throughout the festive season...
If you can’t quite remember how it goes, here are the lyrics:
X days to go
X days to Santa
X days til the big fat fella comes down your chimney and leaves you prezzies and drinks your beer...
X days til Santa! (Repeat x 2 – faster!)
Sleeps to Santa on Your Harrogate, Your Skipton and Your Ilkley is sponsored by Turkish Baths Harrogate.

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