Writing Santa Letters is a very exciting activity for children. Receiving letters from Santa is even more exciting, especially for the children who have asked questions about how Santa Clause does all the wonderful things that make him so unique and special. One of the things that children ask most often is how he makes his reindeer fly. While there is many theories about how this miracle is accomplished, there is only one true answer. Since Santa Clause, like a true magician, is reluctant to give up his secrets, here are the five most likely explanations.

Magic Dust There have been many movies that show the reindeer flying and in some of these, a magical dust born of a wizard who lived in the extreme North around the time that Christmas first started is used to get those reindeer airborne. The legend goes that Santa had to travel across this relatively mean wizards land to get to a town he delivered toys to. When confronted by the wizard, Santa convinced him of his cause and showed him the error of his ways. As a thank you, he gave Kriss Kringle the formula to make this magic dust to use on reindeer. The wizard was using flying reindeer to pull his chariot at the time.

Elvin Magic It is said that elves have been around longer than humans. They ruled vast empires and covered the land before retreating to the frozen North as was foretold by their elder elves. They took their magic with them and used this magic to create a city beneath the ice away from the humans whom they admired and loved. The elves felt that they were here to help humankind to get started but their numbers were so greatly diminished, by the harsh winters that only a handful survive. These elves are helping Santa to spread joy throughout the world and it is their remaining magic that allows Santa to do the things he does, including making reindeer fly.

The Christmas Reindeer It is possible that these reindeer could already fly. They could be the last remnants of a breed that now only exist at the North Pole. They were very close to becoming extinct when Santa Clause found them and is helping them make a comeback. Unfortunately, Santa knows what would happen to them should they spread. Can you imagine a flying reindeer-hunting season? I shudder to think about it.

Santa’s Magic Many people speculate that Santa is an Elvin King and as such, is already in possession of all the magic he needs to make reindeer fly, produce toys without material, round the globe overnight and pop up and down chimneys, even when there is no chimney to pop up and down. This makes sense in that he looks like an elf and there are no elves around when he does magic on Christmas eve, at least, in theory. When I saw Santa leave from our 1989 interview, he had an elf with him in the sleigh. Maybe the elves travel with him on Christmas Eve.

The Christmas Spirit The most likely explanation of all, and the one that he gave to me during an interview in the late 80s, is that it is the spirit of Christmas that gives him his power and allows the reindeer to fly. Unlike the movies, which would lead you to believe that there is less Christmas spirit every year, Santa told me that as long as there are children, the spirit of Christmas will never die and it is that spirit that gives mankind dominance over the world.

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One of the things your child loves to do at Christmas is to write a Personalized Santa Letter. They are especially happy when they receive in return a personalized letter from Santa. There are other projects that you can introduce into your seasonal traditions that are fun for the kids, fun for the parents, and bring the whole family together. These projects instill Christmas spirit and encourage children to be creative. Christmas is all about family and having fun. Here are a few of the things that you can do together to help the entire family enjoy Christmas together.

Arts and Crafts are a great way to get everyone involved in a Christmas project. They do not have to be expensive either. There are stores that specialize in unpainted ceramics and pottery. These statues and figurines have already been made, fired in a kiln (a pottery oven) and are ready to paint. Buy one or two of these for each member of your family. Purchase Christmas oriented pieces such as Santa Clause figures, reindeer, and Christmas bells or anything else that is related to the Christmas season. You can find acrylic paint at almost any hobby store relatively inexpensive. You will also need a pack of brushes. The small paintbrushes that come with the paint by numbers paint sets are perfect for this kind of project.

As a general rule, each family member gets two statuettes or larger sized ceramic items, and several smaller ones like Christmas ornaments. We all sit at the table together with the paint in the center so that we can share and we have ceramic paint parties. This way, we can help each other choose the colors that we think would look good on each piece and we spend quality time together drinking cocoa, listening to Christmas music, and painting Christmas ceramics. It is something that we look forward to every year and we will never outgrow it. The finished products are a great way of decorating your home for Christmas and make great gifts so we wind up saving money while having a great time together as a family.

Another way to spread that holiday joy is to have karaoke and cocoa parties. Have your children invite their friends and break out the karaoke machine. We get together and sing Christmas carols half the night. The best fun you can have with your kids is to form a choir and have everyone sing along together. You will be surprised at how much fun you can have doing this kind of activity with your children, The hot cocoa keeps everyone from getting hoarse and keeps us nice and toasty inside.

Every year we buy new stockings and during the week of Christmas, we get together at that big family table and personalize our stockings with paste, different colored glitter, and magic markers. It is amazing how creative and imaginative kids can be. We even made one for our dog, Cutie Pie. There are so many wonderful things that you can do with your children to inspire their Christmas spirit and keep your family together. Any activity that you can enjoy as a family is a great, healthy way to keep everyone together and strengthen the family bond. Whether it is painting, singing, baking, or doing all three, (It can be done!) If you are all together, it is worth it.

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As a parent, you know that kids cannot tell the difference between what they want and what they need. Let’s face it, kids just want the latest thing out there and are very highly influenced by what their friends are doing. You do not have the luxury of being able to buy everything they want or the time to research everything that comes along to make sure it is safe and that it teaches your children good habits rather than bad. The best that you can do is find alternative options and hope that it is entertaining and appreciated. Here are a few ideas that might get you through Christmas without too much drama.

Your child wants an electric guitar. It is wonderful that they are expressing an interest in music. It shows that they are looking for a creative outlet and that they have healthy dreams and a goal in mind. However, an electric guitar is about three steps too many and can be very expensive. A regular box guitar or a starter guitar is a much more sensible choice and explaining to the child that this is the way to start is easier than telling them you just can’t afford to purchase something that has a better than average chance of collecting dust under the bed before spring. Hint: give a “Guitar for Beginners” book and let them know that if they are diligent, and become proficient with the starter, there is an electric guitar in their future.

Video games that promote violence are not your cup of tea but your child would kill zombies for a living if it were possible. There are no easy ways to let down a child who has their heart set on a certain title but there is an option that will make the disappointment a little easier to bear. Sports games are fun, have plenty of action, and require the kind of skill that makes zombie killing pretty lame. If you are lucky enough to have a teen that is into the sports games, perfect. If not, get them started. They will get enough blood and gore on TV.

The problem with electronic gadgets is that they become obsolete every three months. The secret that the technological empire does not want you to know is that we jumped about fifty years on the technological front, which means a loss to the companies that control this market. Rather then make the products they are capable of making out on the leading edge of the technology, these companies are milking the market by advancing their products one small step or two at a time. Rather than purchasing these products for Christmas, sign you child up with a service that charges for the use and provides the equipment at a small charge and then let the child know his or her usage limitation. They are more apt to stay within affordable bounds if they know there is an upgrade waiting if and only if they do.

Designer shoes and clothes are one of the most sought after items not just at Christmastime but all year around. Sports figures that both you and your child admire are getting into the game at about a dozen a month and it is all but impossible to afford any of them. This is where the barter system comes into play. Let your teenager know in advance that you will look into getting either one complete, mid-range outfit that includes the shoes or two pair of shoes or two set of clothes. This way, the child knows what to expect and you do not worry yourself to death that they will be disappointed by getting something that they did not want or not getting it at all. Make them earn it with chores and tasks that make life easier for both of you.

Your little ones can be placated from nagging you with Santa Calls or Phone Calls from Santa before Christmas. (Yes, this service is available from reliable companies.) Your teen however, can be ruthless when it comes to begging for what they want rather than what they need. Be firm and let them know what to expect and the holidays will not put you into a holidaze.

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