NORTH POLE FACT: The North Pole is the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth’s axis of rotation meets the Earth’s surface.
SANTA FACT: Santa’s North Pole is the place where St. Nick lives and works in his toy factory run by elves.
NORTH POLE FACT: In the winter, temperatures at the North Pole range from about -45 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit (-43 to -26 degrees Celsius). In the summer, the average temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).
SANTA FACT: Now you know why you NEVER see Santa wearing anything but his trademark red, fur-lined suit.
NORTH POLE FACT: There is no time zone at the North Pole.
SANTA FACT: This explains why Santa Claus can travel around the globe in one night, ignoring the conventions of time and space.
NORTH POLE FACT: At the North Pole, the sun rises only once and sets only once a year.
SANTA FACT: See? Santa doesn’t have to live by the same rules of time that the rest of us live by.
NORTH POLE FACT: There are no permanent buildings at the North Pole because it’s in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, and the sea ice is always shifting.
SANTA FACT: This fact should say there are no visible buildings at the North Pole. But like the bell in The Polar Express that could only be heard by those who believe, Santa’s Village is only visible to those who know how to see Santa.
NORTH POLE FACT: Animals that have been observed around the North Pole include the ringed seal and Arctic foxes, as well as birds such as the Snow Bunting, Black-legged Kittiwake and Northern Fulmar.
SANTA FACT: Animals that have not been observed around the North Pole include Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. And Rudolph, too, of course. Like Santa’s Village, they can only be seen by those who believe.
NORTH POLE FACT: The North Pole is not owned by any country.
SANTA FACT: No wonder Santa can afford to give toys away from free – he doesn’t have to pay any taxes!
NORTH POLE FACT: At the North Pole, all directions point south.
SANTA FACT: Only one direction?! At least you’d never have to worry about getting lost and asking for help with directions.
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