Santa's LIVE Ride 2012

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3rd & 7 37yd

Oh I remember that one myself, you silly elf, it's "Noeliniz kutlu olsun"!

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:33:51 PM
Wow! I forgot how beautiful it is in Istanbul and Ankara! Check out the Earthcam: search.earthcam.com

by Jen Narramore 12/24/2012 8:35:03 PM
Santa was in Finland about 25 minutes ago, did you know that the north-most part of Finland is above the Arctic Circle, meaning for a month in the winter Finland does not get light. There are a couple hours of twilight around noon, but that’s about it. This phenomenon is referred to as “Kaamos” in Finnish. www.visitfinland.com

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:35:27 PM
It's so awesome Sunny Elf! I am happy we're here for a little while :)

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:36:27 PM
Whoops! Looks like someone caught a shot of us!

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:36:49 PM
Made correspondent elf take this one of me! The reindeer are certainly not used to the cobblestone! Ho ho ho!

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:38:24 PM
next stop Athens, Greece!
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by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:39:39 PM
Santa, do the reindeers get tired?

by Andrew 12/24/2012 8:40:11 PM
Oh Andrew, they do, we take little breaks throughout the night. They are used to taking power naps on rooftops while I am making my way down chimneys. Mrs. Claus keeps them healthy and well, they practice for this night all year and have great perseverance!

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:40:19 PM
In Greek Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Kala Christougenna'

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:41:11 PM
Alex sent us this beautiful shot from Greece this morning - he's on a ferry to the Island of Santorini. Don't worry Alex, even boys on ferries manage to receive their gifts - as long as they've been good!

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:42:59 PM
I wonder if Santa will let us make a quick stop for some baklava???

by Jen Narramore 12/24/2012 8:43:15 PM
I don't see why not Sunny Elf! But promise me he doesn't indulge in sweets too much! He has a long night ahead of him!

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:44:11 PM
Yay! I promise Mrs. Claus!!

by Jen Narramore 12/24/2012 8:44:51 PM
Hi Santa,

How do you know if we are sleeping or awake? and how do you know if we've been bad or good?
-Jasmine

by Briana Frazer via email 12/24/2012 8:45:35 PM
Good question, Jasmine. My elves will usually sneak in a make sure kids are well asleep before I make my way over. I try to be as quiet as possible on my way down chimneys and stairs, but I have to admit I drop a few things here and there.

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:45:39 PM
Any hints as to where Santa's heading next?

by Miles 12/24/2012 8:46:35 PM
he's headed to Antalya, Turkey!

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:46:43 PM
next stop, Beirut, Lebanon!

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:48:35 PM
Fun fact: In Lebanon, Santa Claus/Father Christmas is known as Baba Noël.

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:49:31 PM
As the Command Centre said, Santa is heading over to Lebanon. Did you know that a traditional Christmas dinner includes turkey, roasted duck, Lebanese salad (Tabouleh), and pastries such as Honey cake and Buche De Noel. www.worldofchristmas.net

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:49:51 PM
Hi Santa! Are you friends with Frosty?

by Jeffrey 12/24/2012 8:50:59 PM
I am indeed, Jeffrey!

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:51:03 PM
Hi santa
How many kids are in the world

by rohaan1005 via email 12/24/2012 8:52:19 PM
Very very many Rohaan! There are some born every minute in fact! :)

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:52:23 PM
t-minus 1 minute until Santa is in Amman, Jordan
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by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:52:59 PM
Yay, it's so much warmer here in Jordan :)

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:53:31 PM
Santa is on a roll tonight! less than a minute until he is in Jerusalem, Israel

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:55:23 PM
Seems like Santa dropped something from his Sleigh here as we're nearing Jerusalem.

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:55:35 PM
I think he found it!

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:55:53 PM
I agree Correspondent Elf! I am liking these temperatures from Jordan to Jerusalem! Almost 50F!

by Jen Narramore 12/24/2012 8:55:59 PM
He's back on his sleigh, no worries. We're heading to Jerusalem now. SHALOM!

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:56:55 PM
Hey Santa, check to see if the reindeer have enough carrot fuel when you stop in Bethlehem, Palestine next please!

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 8:57:55 PM
You learn fast correspondent elf! Looks like many people are snapping photos of Santa tonight. Aaron sent this one in moments ago from Jerusalem!

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 8:58:31 PM
Will do, command centre, please keep track of fuel levels correspondent elf.

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 8:59:19 PM
I am on it, Santa! Rudolph's nose is as red as ever. Indicating sufficient fuel levels.

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 8:59:51 PM
Santa has delivered almost 3 billion presents already as he heads towards Cairo, Egypt

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 9:00:11 PM
making you cookies

by Wyatt 12/24/2012 9:01:07 PM
Correspondent, you thought 50F was nice in Jordan, how about almost 60 degrees in Cairo!!

by Jen Narramore 12/24/2012 9:01:11 PM
Fun Fact: In Egypt, Santa is called Baba Noël (meaning Father Christmas).

by Command Centre 12/24/2012 9:01:35 PM
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by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 9:01:51 PM
Oh my, Sunny elf! If it were day time we may have just got some tans! Below is a map of Jerusalem from Google Maps - pretty neat!

by Correspondent Elf 12/24/2012 9:02:43 PM
Fuel levels must be great! Look at how bright Rudolph's nose is! Just spotted in Egypt. Thanks to our readers for all the great questions and photos - keep them coming!

by Mrs. Claus 12/24/2012 9:04:07 PM
what do your elfs do when your not there

by Wyatt 12/24/2012 9:05:35 PM
I wonder that myself sometimes, Wyatt. They usually rest up from all their duties in the workshop. Some are working just in case there is a last minute change from the naughty to the nice list...so be on your best behaviour this evening!

by Santa Claus 12/24/2012 9:05:43 PM

Santa's LIVE Ride 2012

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