DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

POSSIBLE ANSWERS

What makes the reindeer fly?

Many years ago, long before your grandparents were even born, I and the elves found a magic recipe for Reindeer food of oats and corn which made them

fly. Now, on one special day, the magical food is fed to each of the reindeer just

before they leave on Christmas Eve. They can then magically fly around the world in the twinkle of an eye; as fast as the

speed of Christmas light.

How do you get in my home on Christmas…we do not have a

chimney?

Well, my little friend… I happen to have this magical key I keep in my pocket just

for homes like yours. It can open any door, but only on Christmas, so don’t you

fret I will be there at Christmas.

This year I am spending Christmas at my grandma’s

house. How will you know where she lives?

Now don’t you worry, my head elf Alfonzo has a magic snowball that allows him to see where every good boy and girl are on Christmas Eve and if you are not

at home he lets me know where I need to go.

I did not get everything I wanted last year at Christmas, was it because I was

not good all year?

No one can be good all the time my little friend, but it is important to try to be as good as possible. The reason I did not

bring everything on your list is because if I did…you would have nothing to

dream about and long for this Christmas. It is hard to appreciate gifts if you have

everything you want.

How do you get all those toys on your sleigh?

The elves sprinkles magic dust on all the gifts and they shrink to the size of a pea. All I have to do is blow a kiss on the gifts

after they are under your tree and the magic dust disappears as the toys grow

back to life

size.

There is a kid at my school that told me there was no such thing as Santa Claus.

Is that true?

Well, I believe you know the answer already. After all you believed enough to

ask me, therefore you must believe. Sometimes in life you must just rely on faith alone. As long as you believe you will keep the magic of Christmas alive.

How do you travel around the whole world in just one day?

On Christmas Eve Zorto, the time elf, stops the clock of time and enables time stands still. Along with special eggnog prepared by Mrs. Claus that gives me extra energy and lighting speed I am

able to do it all in one night.

How did you know what I wanted last year at Christmas? I did not send you a

list or talk to you at the mall...

Well, I have several ways of knowing…just like I know if you have been good or

bad. You never know when I might be around the corner listening to you and

your little friends.

Santa why do you wear that red suit?

I guess for the same reason you where your favorite shirt… I like red! I need

something warm because it gets quite chilly soaring through the sky at night.

Do you have any kids?

Why of course I do…all the children of the world I love just like they were my

own children. Why else would I spend so much time bringing joy to kids?

I have a new baby brother this year. He does not play with toys yet. How will

you know what to bring him?

He already has the best gift, your love and companionship. I am sure I can find the perfect gift he will enjoy. Maybe you can help him learn how to play with the

toys I bring.

I would like to leave something special for your reindeers this year along with your milk and cookies, but I don’t know

what they eat.

Many children are not as thoughtful as you are. I must say, I do enjoy those cookies each year and I am sure my

reindeer would love to have a carrot, celery, or even an apple.

Why don’t you ever bring Mommy or Daddy Christmas presents?

Well my dear, I am teaching you and other children that it is also important to

give not just receive at Christmas. I could never give your parents a gift they

would love as much as something you made with your very own hands.

Every year I ask you for a dog and you never bring me one. Will you bring me

one this year?A pet is not only a gift for one person it

is a gift for the whole household and everyone must want one. A dog can not truly be happy if he is not loved by all.

Puppies require a lot of time… you have to walk them, train them, feed them and still have time to do all the other things

you do in your busy schedule. Many people also do not have the proper living arrangements to care for a puppy so it is

best to leave that gift up to Mom and Dad.

Why don’t you want kids to see you putting the gifts under the tree?

I would never finish delivering all my gifts if I stopped and talked to all the wonderful little boys and girls if there

were up waiting for me, now would I? As you know, it is important children get

their rest, especially on Christmas Eve…they need that extra energy to play with

all their new toys.

Why do you live at the North Pole?

The elves and reindeer need a cold environment to live in they do not like the heat. The North Pole is a perfect

place for elves and reindeer with all the snow to play in. The reindeer need a soft snow to practice landing when they learn

to fly and the elves love to make snow ice cream every night before they are

tucked into bed.

How old are you?

I am ageless like the wind and as long as you keep the magic of Christmas alive in

your heart I will never age.

What color are you?

Color is simply that…a color. I am whatever you want to see. Just like

beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so am I. Color is of little importance…it is

love that really matters.

Do you smoke a pipe?

Years and years ago I did… before I discovered it was bad for your health. So never ever smoke my little friend, I need

you to be healthy for years to come.

My big brother is over seas in the army how will he be able to come home for

Christmas?

Your brother is a very brave man and he is looking out for all of us as he serves his country, you must be very proud of him. Even if your brother is not able to come home for Christmas this year he

will there in your heart. I think I will have to find him an extra special gift this year too, and not to worry my little friend, I

will have no problem finding him on Christmas Eve.

Where do elves come from?

Elves have been here at the North Pole as long as I have, but they originated on

a little iceberg called Alurah.

Why is Rudolf’s nose red?

Everything and everyone in this vast world is born different and unique. What we might think is a fault like a red nose

or big ears might turn out to be a blessing or asset to who we are. It is

what makes each of us special and adds character to everyone. What a boring

world this would be if everyone looked just the same or act just the same.

Is there Christmas in heaven? My daddy died last year and I want to send him a

gift.

Why of course there is Christmas in heaven! The best gift you can give is love and it is the easiest gift to give

too… all you have to do is feel it in your heart and you Daddy will receive it.

Why don’t I see Santa, or hear him come in even though we have a security

system?

I use all of my Christmas knowledge, and my unlimited supply of covert

intelligence gained from elves to come and go in silent, undetectable

movements, despite a high level of security. And this also lets me know

when you are sleeping or awake.

How does Santa know what every kid in the world wants for Christmas?

The elves and I use a highly sophisticated computer system of name

directories and want and wish databases, which are created when a

child expresses a desire in certain items. Then throughout the year the data is

collected and updated. Once Christmas is close at hand these databases are then

checked against Santa’s Naughty or Nice List.

Does Santa get presents for Christmas?

Through the years of traveling, I have gained many friends. With close ties to a select group of individuals we all keep in

touch and get together for a gift exchange at my vacation home in Florida shortly before I return to the North Pole for the Holiday Season. It is the friends

and family that make Christmas the most popular holiday of the year, and my

friends realize that. So even though I work hard at Christmas, my friends are

there to give me support.

What kind of car do you drive when you are on vacation?

I own many cars. But most of all I like the feel of the breeze through my hair. That

is why after all these years I still uses my trusty sleigh, instead of a much more

popular SUV (Santa Utility Vehicle). But to answer your question… when weather permitting, I prefer my Harley-Davidson

V-rod.

Why didn’t I get what I asked for last year? I was good.

I Know what you would like to have, and at the same time knows what your

parents would like to have. Sometimes there are gifts that your parents would

rather you did not receive. You see I have many lists besides the Naughty or Nice List and must spend a lot of time looking at your Christmas wish list and compare it to the other lists your name appears on. After an intense analytical deliberation over all of the lists, I then

decide what gifts to give.

Do you ever get air sick?

Not anymore. But when I first learned to fly my sleigh, oh so long ago …flying was new, there were no airplanes or hot air balloons, I was the only one who was able to fly……so I’m not sure if it was butterflies from the excitement or if it

was air sickness, but my stomach would feel queasy. But I have been doing this

for so long now that flying doesn’t bother in the least bit.