Ask Elf Ernest

Elf Ernest is Santa’s Vice President of Public Relations at the North Pole. It is his job to answer questions. He has gladly done so for us since 1991. Most of the time he writes the news at SantaUpdate.com, where the story of Santa, his elves and reindeer is told every year. But every now and then he stops by here to answer to most common questions that believers in Santa Claus ask.

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What happens if Santa gets sick on Christmas Eve?

Dear Ernest (on behalf of Elf Dr. Lionel, head of the North Pole Medical Center), What happens if Santa gets sick on Christmas Eve? Savannah Magnolia, NC USA That's a really good question and, honestly, it is one we ask and worry…
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Who or what does a Secret Spy for Santa spy on?

Dear Elf Ernest (on behalf of Elf Agent X, Santa's head of Secret Spies), Who or what does a secret spy for Santa spy on? Maggie Commerce City, USA Excellent question! A secret spy for Santa keeps his eye on everything thinking…
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What do reindeer do for fun?

Dear Ernest (on behalf of Elf Victor, Santa's head of Reindeer Operations), What do the reindeer do for fun? Cameron Washburn, USA Reindeer are very physical animals. They love to run. They love to jump. They love to play with each…
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Does Santa’s sleigh have any turbo charged rocket boosters?

Dear Ernest (answering on behalf of Elf Quinton, Santa's Sleigh Master), Does Santa's sleigh have any turbo charged rocket boosters? Jeremiah Tennessee, USA Nope. Santa flies completely by reindeer power. Thanks to a lot of really…