Santa Claus
US Officials: COVID-19, Bomb Cyclone Won’t Slow Santa’s Travels
The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “ bomb cyclone ” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s global travels. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is responsible for monitoring and defending the skies above North America. But the Colorado […]
Santa Claus Prepares Naughty or Nice Lists
December is always the busiest time of the year for Santa Claus and his elves. After a tough couple of years after the pandemic, Santa’s Lapland in Finland is back to full capacity as they prepare to deliver gifts across the globe.
Town Called ‘Santa Claus’ Responds to Santa Letters for Over a Century
There’s a town called “Santa Claus” in Indiana. Because of the unique name, for over a century and a half of the letters directed to Santa have been sent to the town’s post office. And for over a century, the town has been responding to the children.
Spirit of Christmas: Santa Claus Spreads Generosity and Tradition Across the Globe
The price of Christmas trees may have changed but some things will stay the same. People around the world are putting on white beards and red Santa suits to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Santa and the Three Bears (1970)
When a park ranger tells two bear cubs about Christmas and Santa Claus, they want to skip hibernation to celebrate, but their mother doesn’t believe in Saint Nick and wants them to sleep. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com […]
Santa Claus Prepares For Christmas
Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus prepares for his trip around the globe each year? We’ll take you to Santa’s workshop in snowy Lapland, on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Like last year, his job has been made more challenging by the pandemic.
Alaska National Guard Helps Santa
For 65 years, the Alaska National Guard has never failed to deliver Christmas gifts to remote villages in Alaska. They’ve had obstacles to overcome before such as poor weather and even an earthquake. But this year’s obstacle is quite different—the pandemic.
Here Comes Santa Claus—With Masks and Plexiglass
NEW YORK—Santa Claus is coming to the mall—just don’t try to sit on his lap. Despite the pandemic—and the fact that Santa’s age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from the coronavirus—mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year. But they are doing all they can […]
Rudolph and His Nose-so-Bright Into Auction Will Take Flight
LOS ANGELES—Rudolph and his still-shiny nose are getting a new home, and it’s bound to be a lot nicer than the Island of Misfit Toys. The soaring reindeer and Santa Claus figures who starred in the perennially beloved stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” are going up for auction. Auction house Profiles […]
Santa Claus Opens Christmas Season in His Arctic Hometown
Santa Claus opened the Christmas season in his hometown in the arctic circle on Nov. 10. In his speech, Santa spoke about the meaning of goodwill and the importance of caring and sharing. “Christmas is a joyous time for sharing warmth and kindness during the mid-winter twilight,” Santa Claus said. Every year thousands of people […]
Santa Is Ready to Make His Move
As people prepare to countdown to Christmas Eve on Dec. 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to follow Santa as he delivers presents to children around the world with his sled and trusty reindeer crew. For more than 62 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command have tracked Santa’s […]
Thousands of Santa Running Through Madrid
Thousands of “Santas” were running through central Madrid on Sunday, Dec. 9. Dressed as Santa Claus, more than 7,000 people participated in the charity event, racing to raise money for those in need. The runners may not be delivering presents during their five-kilometer (three-mile) race, but the donations they brought with them and the awareness […]
Lucky little boy captures Santa Claus visiting his home on Christmas Eve
One Christmas Eve a little boy named Evan set up a GoPro near his family’s Christmas tree. He hoped to catch the always elusive Santa Claus on camera. On Christmas morning Evan and his family gathered around the computer to watch what the camera recorded overnight. To the 7-year-old’s surprise, he caught Santa on camera! […]