That can mean only one thing. Time to track Santa’s sleigh! I’ve stolen this blatantly from someone else, but can’t remember who. Meh. They pinched it from someone else, too, I’m sure. I’m putting this here mostly so that Emma and I can track it later and I won’t have to look far.
From How Stuff Works:
How Santa’s Sleigh Works
The Sleigh’s Interior
The front of the sleigh’s dashboard would be dominated by Santa’s own GPS navigator — the elves would map out millions of destinations before Christmas Eve, just to make sure Santa doesn’t miss anyone. The device would also have a built-in Naughty-or-Nice sensor that keeps Santa updated on children’s activities. This is important, as even the most minor of naughty deeds committed within the last few hours of Dec. 24 can determine whether or not a child receives a shiny lump of coal.
Without his sleigh, Santa would have a tough time getting airborne the night before Christmas. Fortunately, elves, reindeer and technology could all be available for help, keeping St. Nick as jolly as possible.
Milk and cookies could help, too, of course. So don’t forget to put those out.
Emma - do NOT forget to put those out!
UPDATE: She didn’t forget the milk and cookies. Shortbread. As we were watching the NORAD videos, the clever little says, “does Santa know he’s being videoed like this?” That’s my girl!
