How We Land Santa’s Sleigh on Rooftops (Even the Tricky Ones)
Christmas Eve is busy. Very busy. While Santa focuses on the Nice List and the presents stacked behind him, my job is to make sure we land the sleigh safely on rooftops, balconies, chimneys and some surprisingly tiny spaces all over the world. Getting Santa in and out without a bump is serious business, especially when every second counts.
First things first. I never work alone. There are nine of us pulling Santa’s sleigh, and every reindeer has an important job. Dasher and Dancer keep our speed smooth and steady, even when the wind gets cheeky. Prancer and Vixen help with balance, especially when rooftops are slippy with snow. Comet and Cupid are brilliant at quick turns and tight corners, which is very helpful when houses are close together. Donner and Blitzen bring the power and strength to slow us down gently so we can land without a bump. And then there’s me, flying right at the front.
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My red nose lights the way through fog, snowstorms and those nights when the clouds decide to be extra dramatic. As we fly over towns and villages, I use my nose like a glowing spotlight, scanning rooftops for the safest landing spots. Flat roofs, sturdy chimneys and even tiny ledges are all fair game, as long as they are safe for Santa and the sleigh. I can spot loose tiles, wobbly chimneys and sleeping cats in seconds. Cats really do not enjoy surprise sleigh visits.
Once I find the perfect place, I give a little signal with my nose. Dasher and Dancer adjust our speed, Prancer and Vixen steady the sleigh, and Comet and Cupid help us line up just right. Donner and Blitzen slow us down so gently that Santa barely feels the landing. Most of the time, he’s too busy checking his list anyway. The Nice List, of course. That one gets very special treatment.
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Some houses are extra tricky. Tall flats, narrow rooftops and snowy sheds like to test us. But we practise all year at the North Pole, landing on everything from icy towers to toy factories. By Christmas Eve, we’re ready for anything. Even that one house with the wonky chimney and the garden gnome staring at us.
So when Santa’s sleigh lands perfectly on your roof, remember it’s not magic alone. It’s teamwork, practice and one very shiny red nose lighting the way. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to polish my nose. Christmas Eve is coming, and the Nice List waits for no reindeer.
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