3 Things You Never Knew About Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a universally recognized figure celebrated across the globe, with his story and appearance varying from one culture to another. In North America, Santa dresses in a full snowsuit for the chilly Christmas weather, while in warmer climates like New Zealand and Australia, he opts for shorts and a t-shirt, sometimes even sporting a surfboard!
Santa is an Official Canadian Citizen! Although the North Pole doesn't belong to any country, it's closest to Nunavut, Canada. Alert, a settlement 509 miles from the North Pole, is the nearest year-round community to Santa's home. However, what grants Santa Canadian citizenship isn't geography but an official declaration by the Canadian Immigration Minister in 2008. Since then, Santa can freely travel back to Canada after his global Christmas journey and even received his Canadian passport in 2013, along with Mrs. Claus.
Santa’s Sleigh: The Ultimate Speed Machine To deliver presents to the world's approximately 2.1 billion children in 31 hours, Santa's sleigh must travel at an astonishing speed of 1,800 miles per second. This makes Santa's sleigh much faster than any human-made vehicle, including NASA’s Juno Spacecraft, which tops out at 40 miles per second.
Santa Holds an Official Pilot’s License Santa may have Canadian citizenship, but he obtained his pilot's license in the U.S. in 1927, issued by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics at the time. He was also given airway maps and assurances of illuminated skies for his Christmas Eve flight. Additionally, Santa holds a pilot's license for Canadian Airways, ensuring his Christmas Eve travels are completely legal.
Conclusion Santa Claus, while not officially residing in any country, is fully equipped and legally cleared for his annual Christmas journey thanks to the support of North American authorities. With the world's fastest vehicle and a passport in hand, Santa can continue his tradition of visiting every child on his Nice List.
