Where Does Santa Get So Many Presents? Most of the gifts people ask for are made in Santa’s workshop. You can visit the workshop and even earn some good money while you’re there!
Where Expensive Gifts Come From
The Ministry of Good Deeds allocates Santa Claus a generous budget so he can buy presents for those who write him letters. For instance, let’s say someone named John requests the latest model of a Lamborghini Diablo—what should Santa do in that case? Of course, he must buy the magnificent car and gift it to the requester… as long as John has been on his best behavior all year!
But not everyone has an appetite as big as John’s. Take little Kathy, for example—her greatest happiness would be a new doll, which she kindly asks Santa for in her letter. The elves will make her gift themselves.
What the Elves Can’t Make
Santa’s workshop operates five days a week, and as Christmas approaches, the elves work non-stop without breaks. They are skilled craftsmen capable of making almost anything! Almost. Unfortunately, crafting a Lamborghini Diablo is a bit out of their reach.
When Santa read John’s wish list—coming from a “little boy” who had just turned thirty—he nearly choked! But what could he do? Refusing was not an option. However, Santa still had to check whether John had truly been good this year. Secretly, Santa hoped he hadn’t—because then, he’d have the perfect excuse to tell John no and save the Christmas budget.
Where to Complain About Gifts
The elves use special tools, Christmas machines, and magical materials that Santa Claus orders every year. The workshop consists of several buildings, and on the main one—where the production managers have their offices—there is a sign for customer service.
If you have any requests, complaints about product quality, or even business proposals, that’s the place to go. Don’t bother Santa—he already has enough on his plate!
A Holiday Tradition
By the way, the tradition of stuffing small gifts into Christmas stockings also comes from the hardworking elves.
One year, Santa’s workshop ran out of wrapping paper. Someone had miscalculated the order, and now, with Christmas right around the corner, it was too late to ask the Ministry of Good Deeds for more. That kind of mistake could result in a serious scolding—or worse, a bop on the head with a New Year’s hat for being irresponsible!
A Fresh Idea
That’s when one of the elves had a bright idea—why not take off a sock and put the gifts inside? No need to draw straws—they simply grabbed the freshest socks. After all, it wouldn’t be proper to send gifts in socks that had been worn for a week or more…
Everyone loved the idea—including the people receiving the gifts. Since then, Santa’s workshop has had a dedicated department for making festive Christmas stockings, which serve as charming gift packaging. Of course, these stockings are not meant to be worn on feet—or any other part of the body!
Invitations for the Lucky Few
Shortly before Christmas, a select few receive a special invitation—granting them exclusive access to Santa’s workshop. The holiday’s main hero randomly chooses several lucky individuals.
These guests get to see firsthand where Christmas magic happens. Even better, the most hardworking visitors can join the elves in crafting gifts—and of course, their efforts are handsomely rewarded.
You, too, can take a peek inside Santa’s workshop right now. Who knows? You might get lucky and walk away with a pile of money out of thin air—making this Christmas even merrier!