It's thought that Santa departs Lapland and begins his journey across the South Pacific. He makes 32 stops throughout islands in this region, quickly reaching New Zealand to deliver gifts to children there. After Australia, he reaches East Asian countries like Japan and Taiwan. Following a speedy shift dropping gifts across Southeast Asia, he'll deliver goods to the Middle East and Africa before treating the children of Europe. His final stops will be Canada, the USA, Mexico and Central and South America. Yep, Santa moves at the speed of light, ensuring he reaches each destination by Christmas morning.