Watch: Former US President Barack Obama turns Santa for Christmas

Watch: Former US President Barack Obama turns Santa for Christmas

Two times United States of America (USA) President Barack Obama took on a new role and did something incredible as the festive occasion of Christmas draws near.

Watch: Former US President Barack Obama turns Santa for Christmas

Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to sick children in Children's National Hospital in Washington on Thursday.

Watch: Former US President Barack Obama turns Santa for Christmas

In his special visit to hospital, Barack Obama was dressed as Father Christmas as he sported a red hat. Obama also carried a sack full of gifts for the kids. The hospital staff  greeted Obama  with rapturous cheers.

Watch: Former US President Barack Obama turns Santa for Christmas

Taking to the micro  blogging site Twitter, Barack Obama tweeted, “Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the extraordinary kids, families, and staff at Children’s National. And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa."

- PTC News