Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve: A Complete Guide to Santa's Big Night Christmas Eve is the most exciting night of the year. It's the night Santa Claus leaves the North Pole and sets out on his incredible journey around the world. But what exactly happens on Christmas Eve, from the moment Santa climbs into his sleigh to the moment he returns home? Let's walk through it together. The Final Preparations at the North Pole The days leading up to Christmas Eve are the busiest at the North Pole. Elves finish wrapping the last of the gifts. Mrs. Claus packs Santa's snack bag and double-checks that his suit is clean and pressed. The reindeer are groomed, fed a special meal, and fitted with their famous harnesses. The sleigh is loaded, inspected, and polished until it gleams. Santa's Departure At the right moment on Christmas Eve — determined by the position of the stars and the movement of the Earth's time zones — Santa climbs aboard his sleigh. He gives a wave to Mrs. Claus and the el...