Hundreds of people started their Christmas Day by running into the sea and lakes around the UK as conditions around the country were actually warmer than previous years thanks to a mild December.
Brave Brits strip off and plunge into icy water for Christmas Day dip at UK beaches - Daily Star
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Swimmers brave the cold with a dip on North East beaches on Christmas morning
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