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Santa Claus

For as long as anyone can remember, he has travelled the world to bring joy, smiles and presents to children. Discover his story, his secrets and everything that makes him such a unique and lovable character!

His story

A journey through time

For centuries, Santa Claus has travelled the world to bring happiness to children. Born in the heart of the Far North, he grew up surrounded by magic and elves, and made generosity his greatest mission. Discover the key moments of his incredible story.

His true story
“No matter where you live, a child who dreams makes the world more beautiful.”
Santa Claus
Portrait of Santa Claus
Always listening to children!

His qualities

A big heart devoted to children

Generous

He gives without counting and thinks of every child.

Kind

He believes in every child and encourages them to dream.

A good listener

He reads every letter carefully.

Wise

He passes on important values: respect, sharing and solidarity.

Determined

No obstacle stops him from delivering the presents.

Always cheerful

His good mood lights up the Village and the whole world.

His role in the Village

An indispensable conductor

Santa Claus coordinates the whole team: he reads the letters, chooses the presents, plans the big round, motivates the elves and makes sure every child receives a little Christmas magic. He is the heart and soul of the Village, and makes sure everything runs perfectly, from the first toy to the last loaded sleigh.

Santa Claus at the centre of the whole Village team, elves and reindeer
“Anything is possible when you believe!”

His hobbies and pastimes

Even Santa Claus has hobbies!

Santa Claus travelling, with a map and a travel bag facing snowy horizons

Travelling

Discovering new horizons and meeting children from all over the world.

Santa Claus making a wooden toy with the elves in the workshop

Tinkering

Inventing, repairing and creating new toys with the elves.

Santa Claus caring for a reindeer in the snowy stable

Caring for the reindeer

Training his reindeer and looking after them all year round.

Santa Claus reading a lovely story by the fire, next to the letters

Reading

Reading every letter, and lovely stories too.

Santa Claus baking cookies and snacks in the kitchen

Cooking

Making tasty snacks and his famous Christmas cookies.

Santa Claus photographing the snowy Village at sunset

Taking photos

Capturing his travels and the precious moments of the Village.

What does Santa Claus do the rest of the year?

A busy life, in step with the seasons

Even when it isn’t Christmas, Santa Claus is never bored! He travels, rests, looks after his reindeer, gardens, spends time with Mrs Claus and the elves, and prepares the next big round. Discover his year month by month!

January — Santa Claus alone in the snow, in his red suit

JANUARY

He rests after the big round.

February — Santa Claus skiing, in a beige parka and goggles

FEBRUARY

He goes skiing.

March — Santa Claus under blossoming cherry trees, in a pink coat

MARCH

He celebrates the arrival of spring.

April — Santa Claus with his basket of eggs, in a yellow coat

APRIL

He organises the Easter egg hunt.

May — Santa Claus watering the garden, in a green coat

MAY

He gardens and grows his magic vegetable patch.

June — Santa Claus by a lake in a mountain valley

JUNE

He relaxes by a mountain lake.

July — Santa Claus in an Italian square, near a small fountain

JULY

He strolls around an Italian square, near a fountain.

August — Santa Claus under the palm trees, in a straw hat

AUGUST

He recharges by the sea.

September — Santa Claus in a jacket with a backpack for back to school

SEPTEMBER

He gets ready for back to school.

October — Santa Claus with a Halloween pumpkin, in an orange coat

OCTOBER

He decorates for Halloween.

November — Santa Claus keeping warm with a mug, in a brown coat

NOVEMBER

He prepares the presents and checks the sleighs.

December — Santa Claus and Mrs Claus in the illuminated Village

DECEMBER

He makes the big Christmas round.