All of us from childhood well know where Santa Claus lives. Of course, there, where it is always cold and snowy, where there are deer and there are northern lights, in a word, on the North Pole. And this is by no means a fairy name, such a place actually exists and is located beyond the Arctic Circle, in the vicinity of Fairbanks in Alaska. You can get here only by plane, because no other type of transport can overcome the boundless snow-covered expanses of the northern US state.
At the North Pole of Santa Claus can be found not only for the New Year, but also at any other time of the year, because here he always has winter. His house even in the summer decorate Christmas toys, candles and sparkling garlands. Having looked to Santa for a visit, you can get from him a personal gift, a photo with a personal autograph and even acquire a contract for the right to own several centimeters of land on the North Pole.
But if you are not yet ready for such a distant journey, you can send Santa a letter with your wishes. Remember the American address of the house of Santa Claus: Alaska, North Pole, Alley of St. Nicholas.
Where Santa Claus lives in the summer or Welcome to Lapland
In fact, Grandfather Frost, as well as his brother Santa Claus has several residences, one of which is in Lapland, in the village of Rovaniem. Even if you do not know the exact address of Santa Claus's home, it will not be difficult to find it, because every inhabitant of this village will happily lead you to a small house where the darling of all children and adults lives. Here you will be offered to visit the gift factory and in the workshop of Santa, as well as visit the real Arctic Center. There, under a transparent glass roof, you can get acquainted with the flora and fauna of snow-covered Finland and learn more about its local inhabitants. And on a visit to Santa Claus, you can ride in a reindeer or a dog harness, look into the Santa Park Amusement Park or the House of the Northern Lights.
Where the Russian Santa Claus lives - a trip to Veliky Ustyug
However, in order to see Father Frost, it is not necessary to go to Alaska or Lapland. The grandfather of the Russian homeland Grandfather has long been considered the Great Ustyug - a northern city with a long history and ancient traditions. The scenery of the local nature immediately adjusts to a cheerful mood. Both local residents and guests of Ustyug say that even the air here is filled with the feeling of a holiday! However, the place where Russian lives Santa Claus is not in the city itself, but 11 km from it, on the banks of the Sukhona River. Here is his official residence, which is a huge wooden tower, hidden in a pine forest. The road to it starts from the carved gate and leads through the Alley of Miracles to the Throne Room, where the hospitable host always meets his guests.
It is in this room that there is a fairy-tale throne on which wishes are made. Also in the Palace there is a museum where you can read books about Grandfather's adventures and learn his pedigree. In the local workshop you will be offered
If your child does not know where the real Santa Claus lives, be sure to go with him to Veliky Ustyug - a place where not only children but adults start to believe in a fairy tale.