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Santa Claus’ Exclusive Interview: The Transcript

Andrew Russo
Andrew Russo
Posted in Zoom Dec 21 · 21 Dec, 2015
Santa Claus’ Exclusive Interview: The Transcript

Inside Santa’s World: A Festive Interview in Lapland

Interview transcription is not always work—it can feel magical, especially when your guest is Santa Claus. We visited him at his famous post office in Rovaniemi, Lapland, to learn more about his traditions, secrets, and the joy of Christmas. Below, discover some of the most interesting moments from our conversation with Santa himself.

Meeting Santa Claus at His Main Post Office

  • Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
  • Setting: Santa’s Main Post Office, a popular landmark for Christmas travelers and mail from around the globe.

Who is Santa Claus—Or Is It Joulupukki?

The interview opened with a surprising fact about Santa’s name:

  • “Joulupukki” is Santa’s Finnish name.
  • Children in Finland call him Joulupukki, while people in other countries use names like Santa Claus, Père Noël, or Sinterklaas.
  • Santa encourages everyone to use whichever name they like best.

Life in Lapland: How Long Has Santa Lived There?

  • Santa has lived in Lapland for “many, many moons.”
  • His long history in the region adds to the magical feeling of Christmas rooted in Finnish tradition.

Santa’s Mail: Letters from Around the World

How Many Letters Does Santa Get Each Year?

  • Santa’s post office receives between 500,000 and 700,000 letters annually (2023).
  • These letters come in every language and from every continent.
  • Over 160 countries are represented each year.

This incredible volume of mail shows just how many children and families connect with Santa every season.

Watch the Full Interview for More Holiday Cheer:

The Secret Behind Santa’s Workshop

Where Are Santa’s Toy Workshops Located?

  • The main workshop is in Korvatunturi, a remote and secret part of northeastern Lapland.
  • This area is the real home of Santa, his elves, and the place where Christmas magic happens.
  • Because it’s filled with Christmas secrets, only Santa and his helpers are allowed in.

Why Is It Called Korvatunturi?

  • In Finnish, “korva” means “ear” and “tunturi” means “fell” (a type of hill).
  • The name comes from the hill’s shape: from a distance, it looks like an animal's ear sticking up.
  • Santa says this helps him “hear all the children of the world.”

Holiday Helpers: Santa’s Reindeer and Christmas Magic

How Many Reindeer Does Santa Have?

  • Santa’s reindeer are wild animals who run freely through the forests and hills near Korvatunturi.
  • Santa humorously says, “there are maybe about as many as there are stars in the sky.”

Do Santa’s Reindeer Fly?

  • Yes, but they only fly on Christmas night—because delivering presents across the world requires a little magic.

How Does Santa Deliver Gifts to Every Child in One Night?

  • Santa and his team have centuries of experience in Christmas deliveries.
  • They use “Christmas magic” and work with the world’s time zones to reach children everywhere.
  • While some secrets remain unknown, Santa’s top goal is to make sure every child gets their presents on time.

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