Track Santa….again!
How do you track Santa in July? Tracking Santa is something we've done for more than a quarter of a century...and you can hear it all again as it happened just six months ago. Just click the player below to hear a special edition of the…
Santa Speaks 2016
Once a year -- and only once a year -- Santa sits down for an interview with the media. Under normal circumstances Santa will select a member of the media who usually does not get big story opportunities. But this year he took that a step further…
Santa Tracking 2015 Begins
It is early Christmas Eve morning -- very early -- in the far corners of the world and that means the elves in the Tracking Center at the North Pole are on the job. News has been coming from the North Pole in a steady stream for days but now…
Santa Speaks 2015
Each year Santa takes the time to speak extensively and exclusively with a member of the media. This year Santa speaks with Naomi Carlson of The Herald Star of Blueberry, Maine: Naomi: First off, Santa -- how about dem Cubs?
Santa: [laughs]…
What makes Rudolph’s nose red?
Dear Ernest (on behalf of Elf Victor, Santa's head of reindeer operations), What makes Rudolph's nose red? Does Rudolph have any other family that has...mmmm...a blue nose or a green nose or something like that? JC
Dallas, USA He…
Does Santa receive any presents?
Dear Ernest, Does Santa receive any presents? Karlee
Bellingham, USA Yes, every year. Santa is a big believer in Santa. He hangs his stocking every year. I know this sounds goofy. What is even goofier is that Santa is always…
Does Santa have children?
Dear Elf Ernest, Does Santa have any children? Alana
Warragul, Australia Yes. But they are all grown up now and have children of their own. That means Santa is also a grandfather. Now, I know that opens up a great many more questions…
Do reindeer actually talk?
Dear Elf Ernest (on behalf of Elf Victor, Santa's head of reindeer operations), Do reindeer actually talk? Ria
Kildare, Ireland Outstanding question! Reindeer are very, very intelligent animals. And they love working for Santa…
Can bad weather stop Santa from flying?
Dear Ernest, Can bad weather stop Santa from flying? Bradley
London, England Yes, it certainly can. Santa is subject to the weather just like the rest of us. A bad storm for us is a bad storm for Santa. That is why Santa has…
Can I tell my friends I am an elf?
Dear Ernest (on behalf of Elf Agent X, Santa's head of Secret Spies), Can I tell my friends I am an elf? Hayden
Redwood City, USA No. Not a good idea. Well, okay -- maybe. But you have to be smart about it. You don't want to…
Did Santa get my letter and when will he write back?
Dear Ernest, Did Santa get my letter and when will he write me back? Alexis
Morgantown, USA If Santa writes you a letter it will probably only happen on Christmas morning when he is at your house. And if he does, it will be a very,…
How does Santa get around the world in one night?
Dear Ernest, How does Santa get all the way around the world in just one night? Geli
Cleveland, Ohio USA This is the most common question we get here at the North Pole. People will ask us this question before they even ask us our…
What do elves like to eat at Christmas?
Dear Elf Ernest (on behalf of Elf Hugo, Postmaster at the North Pole Post Office) What do elves like to eat at Christmas time? Cherries Class
Blandford Forum, England Thanks for all your questions. We have answered many of the other…
Do planes follow Santa?
Dear Ernest, Do planes filled with the secret elf service follow Santa's sleigh to ensure a safe flight? Matthew
Deltona, Florida USA Not quite. Santa doesn't like to use planes, although he is a licensed pilot. He tries to stay…
Do elves ever come to my house?
Dear Ernest, Do elves really ever come to my house? And why would an elf come to my house? McKenna
Halifax, Canada A lot of kids ask this question and it is a good one. Yes, elves do come to your house -- more than you can ever…