Where Does Santa Live?
By: Stan Heart
Tags: Santa Claus, Christmas Gifts, Christmas, Reindeer

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This holiday brings the question that we all desperately want to know.

Where does Santa Claus live?

Santa Claus, as everybody knows, is real. So he must live somewhere, right? According to very reliable sources, Santa Claus chooses to remain hidden for various reasons. His sleigh, which is pulled by many reindeer, is so fast that nobody has ever managed to follow him home.

I hope we get him this time.

So you still want to know where Santa lives. That’s easy. The North Pole, of course. Not convinced yet? Well, it seems that not everybody agrees when it comes to where our beloved Santa lives.

Many countries have different beliefs about the location of Santa’s home, and with the little proof available, it is tough to determine where he actually lives. Well, I can’t give you Santa’s address, only elves, reindeer, and Mrs. Claus knows that.

However, I can give you more places he might be other than the North Pole. So after a lot of research, this is what I found out:

Santa Is in the North Pole?

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In North America, it is believed that Santa lives in the North Pole. This theory is an old idea that can be dated back to 1869 when George P. Webster wrote a poem about Santa saying he lives in the North Pole.

The most significant attraction here is a large house containing all things related to Christmas. In recent years, more and more people are visiting the place to go and see this house, believed to be Santa’s home.

Living here is a smart move for Santa since most of the countries that celebrate Christmas are located in the Northern Hemisphere of the Globe. This position makes it easier for Santa to deliver all your gifts on time.

The cold temperatures of the North Pole are also a significant factor as to why Santa might be living in the North Pole. If his home were located anywhere else, the high temperatures would make it difficult for the elves to work.

I Think He’s in Lapland?

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In some countries, Lapland is believed to be the home of Santa Claus. With temperatures dipping as low as — 45 degrees Celsius, Lapland is like the winter wonderland. This place is so magical that it would be hard to believe it is a real place.

Located in the Northern part of Finland in Rovaniemi, better known as Santa Claus Village, Lapland looks like a magical land full of elves, Santa’s reindeer, and gifts ready to be delivered in December. This alone makes it hard to convince the Finnish people that Santa might be living anywhere else apart from here.

Lapland is the ideal home for Santa because it is icy, full of snow, and radiates with Christmas cheer all year round. Lapland also offers snow year-round and dark polar nights, perfect for Santa’s rest and the ideal motivation for delivering presents.

Here visitors can take a tour of Santa’s office, have a letter delivered to Santa at the post office, and watch elves at work in the gift shop. You are welcome to visit this place at any time of the year.

Maybe Drobak?

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The Norwegian people have argued that Santa lives in Drobak — a town in Norway. According to the town’s formal website, Santa Claus was born here, and he has never relocated to anywhere else. The Christmas House and Santa’s Post Office bring hundreds of tourists all year round.

During November and December, Santa’s helpers can be found at the tourist office receiving letters and cards from children. If you are sure you are not on the naughty list this year, then make sure to send Santa a letter. He would love hearing from you. Might even drop an extra gift when he passes by your house.

Definitely Greenland?

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The Danish people believe that Santa has a home in Greenland. They suspect that Santa lives close to the city of Uummannaq, where he lives in a little house by the sea. Lots of meadows for his reindeers surround this house. This keeps them full and strong for delivering the presents. Besides, the children of Greenland write letters each year to Santa’s secret address. The people of Greenland import Christmas trees from Denmark and believe that is where Santa spends his summer holidays.

Probably Not Turkey?

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Saint Nicholas, who inspired the story of Santa Claus, was born during the third century in modern-day Turkey. Coming from a wealthy family, Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the poor, sick, and suffering. He dedicated his life to protecting children and sailors.

Throughout the centuries, numerous stories have helped us understand his amazing character. These accounts help us understand why he is the inspiration behind Santa Claus. Because he was kind as well as wealthy, he gained a reputation for helping the needy as well as secretly giving gifts to people who needed them.

One particular story of Saint Nicholas is the story of how he helped a man and his three daughters. The man was poor and needed money to marry his daughters. One night Saint Nicholas threw a small bag of gold through the window into the poor man’s house. The next night he threw another bag of gold through the window. The third night the poor man decided to wait by the window to see who was giving them the gold, and so Saint Nicholas threw it down the chimney instead. The bag of gold landed in one of the stockings of the girls. She had left it by the fire to dry overnight. With the gold from St. Nicholas, they had enough money to marry.

Although the person behind the legend of Santa comes from Turkey, It is actually difficult to believe that the Santa we know comes from Turkey. The warm summers there just do not seem to go well with the whole Santa theme.

What I Honestly Think

Even with all of this information, I would still place my bet on Santa living in the North Pole. I mean, if I had a large secret factory where I made toys for many children, it would be hidden from plain sight.

What better place to do that than in the North Pole? The weather is perfect for working all year round since elves do better in colder temperatures.

Santa’s Message to Kids All Over the World

Although Santa has many fans around the world, he chooses to remain anonymous.

This shows that he is humble and hardworking. Be like Santa, and make sure you listen to what your parents say. Santa knows if you have been a bad child, but it is not too late to change. Be on your best behavior from now on to avoid getting lumps of coal.

What you need to understand is that Santa loves you all, and he wants us to keep the Christmas spirit of giving all year round. So be kind and help where you can to remain in Santa’s good book.