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Santa Claus seen flying over Stabbursdalen National Park in Norway last Christmas

Explained: How Santa travels the world in one night

Have you ever wondered how Santa gets around the world in just one night, carries all those presents and makes sure they get to the right person? Samantha Libreri explains.

Ireland • 24 Dec 23

Santa may arrive here earlier than usual so the advice is to go to bed early

Preparation over, Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa and his team of elves have spent thousands of hours researching each child and their wishes before putting together their favourite toys, as he prepares to depart the North Pole this evening.

Santa Claus • 24 Dec 22

Santa's immune system is special and keeps him safe from Covid

'Santy-bodies' keeping Mr Claus safe from Covid

How does Santa Claus safely deliver presents during the pandemic? Because he has 'santy-bodies', which means he is immune to Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 23 Dec 21

From the Archive: Santa on his way in 1999

Santa leaves North Pole 1999 - Preparations are complete in the North Pole and Santa Claus has presents to deliver and a message for girls and boys in Ireland.

News • 24 Dec 19

Barack Obama delighted young patients at Children's National hospital in Washington with gifts and hugs

Obama brings Christmas cheer to children in hospital

Former US president Barack Obama took on a new high-profile role for a surprise visit to sick children.

US • 20 Dec 18

Letters were found hidden behind a chimney in West Virginia (Courtesy: Beverly Heritage Center/Christopher Mielke)

Letters to Santa unearthed after 106 years

Santa Claus just got a little bit busier this Christmas after receiving some extra letters - 106 years after they were written.

News Lens • 18 Dec 18

Organisers said the event drew a record crowd

Thousands of Santas rally for charity in Italy

Thousands of Father Christmases gathered in Turin today at a rally to raise money for a children's hospital, with many arriving by scooter or bicycle rather than reindeer-pulled sled.

News Lens • 02 Dec 18

Santa Claus will visit around 400 million children for Christmas

Santa science: How does he fit down the chimney?

UCD physicist Dr Shane Bergin has been answering he most pressing Christmas questions posed by first class children in Dublin.

News • 22 Dec 17

Santa Claus can put his feet up after his busiest night of the year

Santa puts his feet up after Christmas deliveries

Santa Claus has completed another epic Christmas journey to deliver gifts to children all over the world and is back in the North Pole for a well deserved rest.

News • 25 Dec 16

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