On the reindeer trail

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsNORAD might have tracked Santa this Christmas, but I'm not so sure about his living in Reykjavik. I know for a fact that he set up home in Rovaniemi, bang on the Arctic Circle, in Finland. It's such a beautiful country, (with Reindeer Crossing signs and everything!) and hundreds of thousands of tourists go to Santa's town just to meet him and shake his hand or sit on his lap (whatever works for you!)...
But while you can't help but be struck by the commercialism of the whole endeavour, it's still got its own appeal. They have letters coming in from all over the world, which is so cute...there are kids writing in to Santa every year?! Does it work? Is this something I should think about too?! (But I bet the little elves up there are regretting missing out on the Reuters letter this year, which the Iceland-wala Santa answered...what do you think this means, a gang war?!)
No, I'm just kidding...There's no need to be cynical in the holiday season, a little magic never hurt anyone! Even though kids should be forgiven for thinking that Christmas is all about goodies!
In stark contrast, of course, a day later we pay tribute to the victims of the tsunami...And pray for the survivors, if you're so inclined? There are beautiful stories of hope and resilience out there, but the horrors certainly can't be far from their minds...
Sitting here safely miles away, I don't think I can even begin to imagine...About the AuthorAmrita Tripathi Amrita Tripathi is a news anchor with CNN-IBN, and also doubles up as Health and Books Editor. An MA in Philosophy from St Stephen's College, Delhi Un...Read Morefirst published:December 26, 2005, 17:04 ISTlast updated:December 26, 2005, 17:04 IST
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