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Santa Facts

Things kids ask. Things parents wonder.

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What Is Christmas in July?

Yes, Santa keeps Christmas twice. Up at the North Pole, July 25 is the halfway-to-Christmas celebration: the lights are already on, the cocoa goes over ice, and there is one small kindness to do. Mrs. Claus tells all.

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How Old Is Santa Claus?

Santa is older than candy canes, older than Christmas trees, and much older than your grandparents. Mrs. Claus tells the story of the very first Santa, and how the sleigh gets passed.

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How Does Santa Deliver Presents in One Night?

Time zones, a fast sleigh, and a small amount of magic. Explained for a six-year-old, with a wink for the parent reading aloud. Includes a printable map of Santa's flight path.

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What Does Santa Do in the Summer? A Year at the North Pole

A month-by-month look at the North Pole when nobody is watching. Reindeer flight school in March. Garden planting in May. Christmas in July. The Wrapping Room reopens in September.

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