How Does Santa Know If You're Sleeping?
How Does Santa Know If You're Sleeping? The Magic of Christmas Eve The old Christmas song says it clearly: "He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake." But how does Santa actually know? Is he watching through the window? Does he have secret helpers? The answer is part of Christmas's most wonderful magic. Santa's Christmas Eve Sense On Christmas Eve, Santa has a special ability that he doesn't have any other time of year. He can feel whether children are awake or asleep. It's not something he can easily explain — it's pure Christmas magic. He says it feels like a warm glow when a house is full of sleeping children, and a restless energy when someone is still awake and peeking out the window. The Elves Keep Track Throughout the year, Santa's elves help keep watch. They pay attention to how children behave, and they also help Santa plan his route so that he arrives at each house at the right time. The elves use their own kind of...