Q: What does Santa do when a house does not have a chimney or there is a fire burning in the fire place?

Ans:Santa likes to keep a few things secret so he can always surprise the kids he is visiting -- all he will say to this question is that he uses a little magic but he *always* finds a way!

Ans: Rudolph is almost always the lead reindeer thanks to his wonderful bright nose!

Ans:A long time ago Santa and his helpers discovered magical oats and corn when the reindeer eat the oats and corn the deer become able to fly and leap high into the air.

Ans:Santa uses Apple Macintosh computers -- this site is supported using three Power PC machines (PowerMac 8600/300, PowerMac 7500, PowerMac 7100, and a PowerMac 6100) and a Quadra 700, Centris 650 and IIci.

Ans:The best way is to do well in school and be good. Then, who knows...

Ans:Through a combination of lots of practice and hard work, judicious use of time zones, and a little magic, Santa and the reindeer always make it in time.

Ans:Santa maintains his naughty and nice list ), with the help of all the elves who keep track of each person -- you probably aren`t even aware they are around you, but elves have a special way of keeping an eye on you. Sometimes if you look quickly enough you *might* catch one peering in a window or around a corner, but you would have to be very fast and very good!

Ans:Santa loves cookies, of course, but he is always happy to try anything you think he might like -- pick your favorite kind of cookie or snack and Santa and the reindeer will be happy! The reindeer love carrots and lettuce best, of course!

Ans:Besides the reindeer that pull the sleigh, there are lots of other reindeer that live in the North Pole -- too many for even Santa to count or keep track of these days!

Ans:The reindeer that pull the sleigh are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (or Donner, he likes both since some of the small reindeer have trouble saying `Donder`), Blitzen, and of course -- Rudolph. There are many other reindeer who live at the North Pole but there is not room to list them all.

Ans:Santa and Mrs. Claus take a vacation after the holiday season. They like to see different parts of the world. Last summer they visited New Zealand, part of Europe, and the Florida Keys.

Ans:Thanks to the elves and your gift lists, Santa usually knows what presents you would like to receive. However, sometimes Santa also knows that your parents, family, or guardians have other special things in mind. Also, Santa does not like to bring gifts that he knows your parents etc. would prefer you not to have -- such as a horse, or a space shuttle, or other gifts that would not be appropriate.

Ans:Santa first began climbing down the chimney for Dutch children. Similarly, the switches he leaves for naughty children originated with the Dutch. His red suit trimmed with white fur originated from the bishop`s mitre and cape worn by the Dutch saint.

Ans:`Messiah` by George Frideric Handel
Here Comes Santa Claus
Irving Berlin`s White Christmas
"Silent Night, Holy Night" -- composed in Austria by Franz Gruber in the 19th century The First Noel
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Away in a Manger
O Little Town of Bethlehem

Ans:A "white Christmas" refers to the snow that is one of the features associated with the holiday season in many areas.

Ans:Well, for a couple of reasons. First, we (Santa and the Reindeer) come on Christmas eve to celebrate Christmas -- the birthday of Jesus. Second, it takes a whole year to get everything ready for just one very special night for all the good children around the world. Third, only having Christmas once each year makes it very special.

Ans: Oh yes, Rudolph has a red nose and is often the leader of the team.

Ans: Yes, Rudolph is one of our favorite reindeer since he is so helpful when there is fog or other inclimate weather on Christmas Eve.

Ans: Lots and lots. I`m not sure if I can count high enough, but I eat a lot of cookies even though Mrs. Claus says to cut back on the number. Last year I ate so many I felt a little sick because of the sheer number of them, so this year I may eat a little less at each home.

Ans: Snowy Elf researched which computers suited our needs the best and told Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus then got them for Santa as a Christmas present.

Ans: We delivery to millions and millions of good children around the world who believe in Santa Claus -- the number changes every year because there are always children being born.

Ans: His nose is so bright because he was touched by Christmas magic which made his nose so red and shiny.

Ans: No, Santa Claus has not missed a Christmas yet. At the North Pole we take many precautions so that nothing can go wrong on Christmas Eve. After so many years of practice we have plans for everything. There have been some close calls as you may see on television, but everyone here loves Christmas so much that we all work extra hard to make sure that Christmas is as fun as it is supposed to be.

Ans: Occasionally some of us get the flu, but we almost always get flu shots to avoid getting sick. Even the flu wouldn`t stop us from our Christmas deliveries though.

Ans: Occasionally kids ask if Santa is lactose intolerant so they know what kind of milk to leave out, and the answer is that "no," Santa likes all kinds of milk and has no intolerances, so any types are fine and greatly appreciated! The only type of milk Santa will probably not drink is buttermilk, although he will use it in cakes.

Mrs. Claus prefers me to drink cold fat free  milk, because of the health benefits; however I like to drink all the kinds of milk listed except buttermilk.

Ans: The only correct answer though, is that it depends. Some toys such as a set of wooden blocks takes much less time than a more complex toy such as a truck or car so the elves who make complex toys tend to make fewer per day than the elves who work on other toys. The real important point is that each toy is made and given with lots of love!

Ans:  No, Santa does not need snow everywhere to make deliveries. As long as there is snow somewhere in the world  the deliveries will go through! After all Santa delivers to Florida, California, parts of Europe, Asia, Central America, South America, Africa and other areas that have no snow. However, snow always makes it much more beautiful and I always love seeing the holiday lights and homes nestled in the snow.