2008-12-09
2008-12-07
Track santa in Google Earth on Christmas EVE
Christmas is coming soon ,and Santa Claus is busy preparing gift and getting ready to travel around the world. Google and NORAD are busy too. they are preparing to track santa while santa distribute his gift.
Google and NORAD use very high technology to track santa. all of us can download a special track santa file on Christmas EVE Here to track santa in Google earth.
Official Google Blog: Tracking Santa, then and now
2008-12-06
What Snacks does santa like ?
What Snacks does santa like ?
santa will stop during his trip all around the world the world , especially for snacks left by children. children are encuraged to put some snacks. actually ,santa's reindeer eat some snacks too.theie favorite food is carrot.
so many children put snacks all around the world , so perhaps santa will not eat all of your snacks, but he do eat some. or he will be too full.
it's hard to imagine how many snacks santa and his reindeer eat on christmas eve.
Track Santa on your phone
Track Santa on your phone
this year (2008) you can track santa on your mobile phone with the help of google map.
If you have an iPhone, T-Mobile G1, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, or Nokia phone with Google Maps, search for "norad santa" in google map to track Santa's location.but you have to resubmit your query to know where is santa every one or two minutes.
If you don't have google map on your phone ,you can download it here.
Download Google Maps for mobile
2008-12-05
Play christmas game: help santa collect Gift
play santa collecting gift game
christmas is coming soon, so santa claus is busy preparing gift! play this game to help santa collecting gift (click the picture to play game online )
- Help: santa's workshop exploeded,sending toys flying everywhere !
- help santa to catch as many falling presents as much as you can .but....
- watch out for the anvils!
- use the left and the right arrow keys ( <<--- --->>) to move santa claus. this game is easy and simple
this santa collecting gift game is really funny
Play another game until christmas :
Play Bubble Shooter Flash Game until christmas
Pictures of the real santa (father christmas) Santa clause from all around the world
pictures of the real santa (father christmas)
Santa clause from all around the world.
Santa some times meet some of his friends ariud the world so there are some pictures of him.
it's a proof that he is real. and we can see from the picture that he love clildren all around the world.
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 picture of real santa claus |  real santa claus picture |
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(Note: these santa may look a little different in different places but santa is real. If you have other questions aboout sant ,you can see these "Questions about Santa")
2008-12-04
Download Christmas countdown Flash ( for free )
Download christmas countdown Flash ( for free )
you can download a christmas countdown Flash (HERE),and add it to your blog.
Download christmas countdown Now file size：4K file type：SWF Original 780*150 px
If you need other background Christmas countdown Flash,you can email me at shenyang2007#gmail.com, Iwill try to make a new one for you.
2008-12-03
Question about Santa Claus (FAQ about Santa Claus)
Question about Santa claus (FAQ about Santa Claus)
1 What if there is no chimney in my house ?
If a house does not have a chimney, then Santa uses some of his magic dust to make a chimney appear. Then the chimney disappears as soon as Santa leaves.
2 What if there is no snow?
A lot of places do not have snow at Christmas time; it doesn't keep Santa from coming.
3 How will Santa find me if we are visiting and not at our home on Christmas Eve?
Santa knows how to find all children on Christmas Eve.
4 How does Santa understand all the different languages of the world?
Some call it magic, others just think Santa is very, very smart.
5 What's Santa's favorite food?
Santa's most favorite is cookies, but he'll eat just about anything that you like and that you leave for him on Christmas Eve.
6 How does Santa visit the whole world in one night?
The time zones help, but so do the reindeer (learn about the reindeer and reindeer names)and Santa's special magic.
7 How does Santa get all the toys into the sleigh at one time?
Actually, his red toy sack is magical in that it is bottomless and continues to stay full until Santa has made all his deliveries to all the children around the world.
8 How does Santa get up and down my chimney?
He holds the left side of his nose and shrinks to the size of the chimney--then, holds right side of his nose to expand back to his rather large size.
9 What if there is a fire burning in the fireplace?
He'll put the fire out so he can come down safely and will relight it when leaving your house.
10 Will Santa always bring what I ask for?
Sometimes Santa thinks that what you ask for may not be the best gift for you, so he may give you something you will enjoy better.
11 Does bad weather make it hard for Santa to drive his sleigh?
Santa uses his North Pole Frosty-Weather-Reader-Meter, so he is always prepared, even for the worst of storms.
12 Is Santa Claus real?
Santa Claus is real to the people who believe he is real.
13 Does Santa really read the letters he gets?
Yes, each and every one.
how old is santa claus ?
how old is santa claus ?
santa claus is like 80.But he is very old now ,perhaps more then 1000 years old .
he is just a bit older than Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus doesn’t like people to know how old she is.He is as old as his tongue and a little older than his teeth.
But santa has very good hearing.he can always hear your wish.
And he will always be alive.Kid love him.
other questions aboutsanta claus:
2008-12-02
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh
There are 9 reindeer.
There names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
they help to pull the sleigh and help Santa claus deliver Christmas gifts.
there used to be 8 reindeer ,The subsequent popularity of the Christmas song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" has led to another reindeer name joining in.so there are now 9 reindeer now, Santa will be glad to have one more friend.
Download Google Earth (for free )to track santa
Download Google Earth (for free )to track santa while he deliver gifts around the world.
Google has partnered with NORAD (the North American Air Defense Command )to track Santa .
Please visit www.noradsanta.org on 2008.12.24 to download a special Santa Tracking file ,and open it in google earth to track santa for an enhanced 3D Santa-tracking experience.
About Google earth:
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and even explore galaxies in the Sky. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places and share with others.
Christmas wall paper father christmas wallpaper
from http://tracking-santa-2008।blogspot.com/
Xmas wall paper 1280*1024-- 281k santa, father christmas
Xmas wall paper, christmas tree 1024 x 768 - 155k
Xmas wall paper , father christmas 1024 x 768 - 62k
Xmas wall paper 1680 x 1050 - 436k
Xmas wall paper 1024 x 768 - 351k
father christmas wallpaper 1024 x 768 - 195k
xmas gift wallpaper 1024 x 768 - 230k
Click on the image for large christmas and santa wallpaper
2008-12-01
Free Christmas ecards and Christmas greeting cards
It's Christmas once again!
Christmas ecards and Christmas greeting cards
reindeer 1200 x 800 - 307k - png
reindeer christmas card 800 x 1200 - 275k - png
Letter from Santa on Christmas (Official Santa Mail) 2007
this is a Letter from Santa on Christmas 2007
Official Santa Mail
Letter from Santa Claus
Christmas Eve December 24, 2007
Ho Ho Ho ~ Merry Christmas !Letter from Santa Claus
Christmas Eve December 24, 2007
It has been a really exciting year here at the North Pole in 2007. I am so happy that Christmas Eve has finally arrived.
We had quite an interesting challenge this year with building my New Sleigh. We weren't sure if it would be finished in time for my flight today! Thankfully, Chuckles & Buckley, my Hospitality Elves, were on top of the whole process and we were able to finish on time and save Christmas this year!
I hope you had an opportunity to read Chuckles & Buckley adventure story about how the Snow Goblin created all kinds of mischief up here at the toy factory where my new sleigh was being built. If you have not read it, tonight is a wonderful night to share with family and read a great story!
The weather here has finally cleared.. I was concerned about the fog being so thick that we would have trouble seeing to take off. Rudolf's Red Nose has been glowing brightly to help us find our way around the Pole. Rudolf's nose will be a big help while traveling the Globe visiting all of the children on my "Nice List".
Speaking of the "Nice List" , I am so pleased to see your name there again! You have been so very good at respecting your parents, family, friends & teachers and I am so very Proud of You! Keep Up the Super Work!
I have been watching your behavior and I would like to ask you to join my Random Acts of Kindness Team. Since you have been practicing being kind, I think you will be an excellent candidate to help teach kindness to others. I have been impressed with your progress and believe that you can help make a difference in the world around you!
Remember an Act of Kindness is a simple action a person does for someone else without expecting anything in return. If you practice it enough, it will give you a great sense of joy in your heart. It can be something as simple as a smile or a pleasant greeting, taking the time to hold open a door or to help set the table for dinner. They are simple, kind events that just make you feel really nice about yourself because you took the time to give to others. This is exactly what I do for you and millions of other children every year, and it is so important to me , that you enjoy giving kindness too!
Soon it will be time for you to quiet down into your bed and get tucked in. You have anticipated my arrival all year and tonight is the big night! I can't wait to see what goodies you have left for me to snack upon while I visit your home. The reindeer will enjoy their very special treats too! Thank you!
Be sure to watch me take flight tonight & follow where I am in the world with Norad Tracks Santa.
Remember to take excellent care of yourself, your friends, your teachers and most of all, your family! Love & cherish one another each and every day for the smallest of blessings that you give & receive!
Love ~ Your Friend,
Santa Claus
Merry Christmas To All and
To All A Good Night!
2008-11-30
2007 NORAD tracking Santa around the world
A glimpse from last year .2007 NORAD tracking Santa around the world!
vedio from Youtube.com
All the preparations for this year (2008) are in place!
Return on Christmas Eve to track St. Nick on his magical flight around the world!
Santa picture
santa claus Picture one:
( 1000 x 850 - 181k , santa claus and reindeer )
Christmas socks:
(christmas socks, 767 x 1067 - 54k)
Santa Pictures
santa claus Picture one:
(santa claus picture, 1089 x 1043 - 70k, santa with a bag full of gifts,Santa claus in a red hat)
santa claus Picture two:
(santa claus picture,1024 x 768 - 159k , santa and merry christmas )
2008-10-01
The History of Christmas
The History of Christmas
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.
The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.
To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.
The Persians and the Babylonians celebrated a similar festival called the Sacaea. Part of that celebration included the exchanging of places, the slaves would become the masters and the masters were to obey.
Early Europeans believed in evil spirits, witches, ghosts and trolls. As the Winter Solstice approached, with its long cold nights and short days, many people feared the sun would not return. Special rituals and celebrations were held to welcome back the sun.
In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return.
The ancient Greeks held a festival similar to that of the Zagmuk/Sacaea festivals to assist their god Kronos who would battle the god Zeus and his Titans.
The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends, and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).
The Romans decked their halls with garlands of laurel and green trees lit with candles. Again the masters and slaves would exchange places
"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination to honor the pagan god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.
But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail. Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.
Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.
The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
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