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 in your mind. What is it like being Santa’s kid? Do his grandchildren know he is Santa Claus? Does he ever give them rides on the sleigh?

I cannot answer those questions for you because I really don’t know the answers.

Santa keeps his family very private. Like all parents and grandparents Santa and Mrs. Claus love their family very much. They celebrate Christmas together and are very happy people.

I have never seen Santa bring any of his grandchildren to work with him. Some of his family does not even live at the North Pole (but others do). Santa and Mrs. Claus visit their family often.

Santa is just a regular guy.