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SCMP Reporter

Full Name: Saint Nicholas Kris Claus

Age: Over  200 years old

Where he lives: North Pole

Young Post: What's the best thing about being Santa?

Santa: The best thing  is being with children, whom I love very much. I have three children and six grandchildren and nothing makes me happier than seeing kids happy.

YP: What presents do children ask you for the most?

Santa: Boys usually ask for trucks, although it depends on their age. Girls tend to opt for dolls.

YP: Have you ever lost your way when delivering presents?

Santa: In the past, my reindeer sometimes took me to the wrong house by mistake,  but since I've had Rudolf, I haven't been lost.

YP: Which is  your favourite country?

Santa: I love all countries. Every place has something special about it.

YP: Which of your reindeer is the naughtiest?

Santa: Rudolph used to be very naughty, but he's better behaved now and gets on with the other reindeer very well.

YP: What do you do for the rest of the year, when you're not delivering presents?

Santa:  I  go horse riding and I used to play golf, but I need a few more lessons. I also  like riding my bicycle ... which is good for someone 200 years old.

YP: How many elves do you have helping you?

Santa: Last time I counted, I had  90 elves. I need them all though, they are all good workers and I wouldn't be able to deliver the presents without them.

YP: What question do children ask you most frequently?

Santa: 'Where are your reindeer?' I have to tell them that the reindeer are on the roof, of course, but usually reindeer like to sleep during the day.

YP: Where do you go for the summer holiday?

Santa: I usually hang around the North Pole as it's cool in summer, but I also go to California to get a suntan and to exercise, but, unfortunately, my vacation doesn't last very long.

YP: Tell us about Mrs Claus - what's she like?

Santa: She's like my right arm, I can't do anything without her. I love her very much and we've been married a long time. She helps me make the toys  and she looks after me.

YP: Does she deliver presents with you on Christmas Eve?

Santa: No, I leave her at home because it's too cold.

YP: What are you getting her for Christmas?

Santa: I know what I want to get her for Christmas, but I don't know if I can. Peace and love for the whole world is what we both dream of, so hopefully one year I can get that for her.

YP: What do you want for Christmas?

Santa: I'd like peace on Earth most, but if I can't have that, a dozen mince pies and a big piece of Christmas cake will do just fine.



Face to face with Santa