Santa's Magical Sleigh Ride

Discover the fascinating science behind Santa's incredible journey.

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Every Christmas Eve, Santa Claus travels around the world to bring joy to children. Scientists have estimated how fast Santa must go to deliver all those gifts. With around 2 billion children in the world, Santa needs to visit roughly 800 million homes, assuming an average of 2.5 children per household. His journey is magical, and the idea behind it is fascinating.