1. Wyatt and Abbye’s X-mas Lesson
How Santa flies around the World in One Night

2. What Helps Santa Fly Around
the World
• Reindeer
– Rudolf
• Sleigh
• Elves
• Magic Dust
• Mrs. Claus
• Boys and Girls around the World Believing

3. What are Reindeer?
• They have antlers and warm fur, and we often read stories about them during
the holidays!
• They are reindeer, a type of deer that live in wooded forests and the cold, flat
tundra.
• You can find reindeer in Russia, Greenland, China, Scandinavia, Canada and
Alaska, and especially the North Pole.
• They love to play reindeer games.

4. What are Reindeer?
• They are trained secretly by elves at the North Pole.
• State of the Art training facility, hiding as a simple barn.

5. What are Reindeer?
• Reindeer love to Reindeer food, ( which helps them to keep flying on
Christmas Eve night.)
• The Sleigh is pulled by 9 reindeer, 8 common and 1 special reindeer.
– 8 Common: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
– 1 Special: Rudolf

6. Who is Rudolf?
• Rudolf is Santa’s special reindeer whose shiny nose lights the way for
Santa and his sled full of presents on a particularly foggy Christmas Eve.
• He is not allowed to play any reindeer games.
• His Dad is Donner the Reindeer.
• He meets a girl reindeer named Clarice.
• He goes to Coach Comet’s Reindeer flying school

7. Who is Rudolf?
• All of the other reindeer find out that Rudolf’s nose glows, and they make
fun of him.
• He runs away to the island of misfit toys and makes a friend named
Hermey.
• Rudolf and Hermey also meet Yukon
Cornelius.
• Rudolf saves the day by leading Santa’s
Sleigh thru a foggy night, with his shiny nose.

8. Why does his nose Glow?
• No one knows for sure why or how Rudolph’s nose glows so brightly red,
but there are some good possibilities!
• Many people think Rudolph’s red nose is Christmas Magic at its best!
• Without the light from Rudolph’s glowing nose, Santa’s sleigh would have
to navigate through the dark on Christmas Eve!
• Other people think that Rudolph’s red nose might have started out as a
cold (achoo!) or that maybe it illuminates thanks to “photocytes” which
is the same stuff that gives fireflies their special glow!
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9. Santa’s Sleigh
• Sleigh Technology
– Rustic on the outside and state-of-the-art on the inside.
• Sleigh’s Interior
– Garmin (so Santa knows where he is at)
– Speedometer (so Santa knows how super fast he is going).
– Stereo (so Santa can listen to some tunes)
– DVD Player (So the elves can watch some movies)
– MP3 Player Dock (so Santa can plug in his MP3 player)
– Hot Chocolate Dispenser (Keep Santa warm on the long, cold night)
– Naughty or Nice Sensor (so Santa knows to leave coal or presents)

10. Santa’s Sleigh
• Transdimensional Present Compartment (The Bag)
– Ever wonder how Santa fits all of those presents into one bag?
– Santa’s gift sack is a portal between the sleigh and the North Pole.
– Santa also the ability to make the presents tiny so they fit in the bag.
• The Stardust Antimatter Propulsion Unit
– small enough to install in the back of his sleigh and fast enough to deliver
every present to all good children across the globe.
– Anti-matter is what makes space ships fly.
– The reindeer are a back-up in case the Anti-matter unit breaks.

11. Santa’s Sleigh
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12. Santa’s Elves
• Elves
– Special creatures who are small and sometimes fairy-like, with pointed ears and magical
abilities, and sometimes a hint of mischief.
– Known around the world for their amazing toy making abilities, and their skill with reindeer,
especially flying ones.
– Very loyal and trustworthy, they are dedicated to making sure X-mas is always special.

13. Extra Santa Information
• What is Mrs. Claus job?
– Keeps Santa fed well
– Keeps track of the toy lists
– Makes snacks and meals for the elves
• How does Santa know what you wish for?
– He reads the letters
– He reads his emails
– He uses his assistants (Elf on the Shelf)
• Where does Santa come from?
– He was orphan
– Raised by the Kringle (toy making) family
– Given the name Kris Kringle

14. Extra Santa Information
• How will Santa bring us presents if we don't have a chimney?
• A chimney will appear when Santa arrives
• Through your bedroom window when he knows you are sleeping
• Santa has special powers and can walk through walls
• Santa has a master key to every home
• How does Santa know if I've been good?
• He asks your mom and dad
• He's always watching
• He asks your teacher
• He keeps a list
• How does Santa eat all those milk and cookies?
• Delivering presents is hard work
• He has a big belly
• He really likes cookies
• He shares them with the reindeer

15. Extra Santa Information
• Why does Santa live at the North Pole?
• There is lots of room for his toy shop
• His reindeer like the snow
• He uses a sleigh to get around
• It's a quiet place to read wish lists
• Where does Santa get all his toys?
• His elves make the toys
• The North Pole has a toy store
• He collects toys from around the world

16. True Meaning of Christmas
• Celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ
– Born in a manger (or barn)
– A star shined in the sky when he was born
– Visited by three wise men
– Joseph and Mary were his mother and father
– He died on the cross for our sins
Happy Birthday Jesus Our Savior and
Redeemer

17. True Meaning of Christmas

18. Thank you!