The Kringle family has always been a mystery. But now, their secrets are ready to be shared. Santa's birth name was Christopher Clause Kringle, and he's willing to inform the public about his life. Every "Santa Secret" will be answered, including why Claus sometimes has an "—e" or why Chris is often Kris.
Christopher Kringle was born in 1900. When he was a boy, he didn't know he was a descendent of Saint Nicholas of Myra (Greece, AD 270-343) who was better known as "Nicholas the Wonderworker." Christopher's great ancestor was the patron saint of children (and sailors) and loved giving gifts to those who were nice.
Sadly, 124 years ago, there were no presents under Christmas trees. There were no credit cards, no shopping centers, or even toy stores. Christmas was a holy day when families ate meals and gathered in large groups. Children only received a penny (or maybe a piece of fruit)— and that's if they were good.
... he wanted to change Christmas forever. Family and friends received gifts if they were nice and treated others with respect. His parents taught him, "It's better to give than to receive," so he gave the first present in history to HIS BROTHER without anyone knowing. It's been a Kringle family secret for years.
Most people don't remember Manhattan was called New Amsterdam until 1665. Santa's dad Luke found this early map of the Dutch fort. Initially, this area was protected by a north row of wooden posts which is still known as "Wall Street." See the wide North-South running road, that's Broadway—and still exists to this day.
Most people don't know Santa has an older brother. Wally has been a Kringle family secret for years — and for good reason. Ask yourself, why would Christopher Kringle, one of the nicest boys in the world keep his big brother a mystery? The answer has been in plain sight and their story will amaze you.
Chris and Wally want everyone to understand their message of PEACE. It doesn't matter where you live or what religion you believe in. It doesn't matter the color of your hair, the shade of your skin, or the color of your eyes. They just want us to love each other and be nice. Kindness and giving will lead to success.
1. Check out the other pages of this website and watch the cartoons. 2. The Christopher Kringle book series will be out soon, and a possible movie series to follow. 3. If you have any questions, please email The North Pole on the link below. Santa loves answering questions from kids.
A: After World War II, Santa divided the globe up into 8 regions. These "Drop Zones" are where he hides Christmas presents in secret locations. Deliveries start in Drop Zone #1 (Russia) and end in Drop Zone #8 (Western US/Canada/Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska). It takes approximately 24-hours (including the rotation of the earth) to complete this yearly mission. It's a simple process — similar to what FedEx uses, where gifts "absolutely, positively have to be there overnight." Santa and his North Pole Company have used this "Drop Zone Theory" since 1955, with the increase of children during the baby boom.
A: Chris Kringle's life mission is about creating equality, eliminating hate, and eventually obtaining world peace. Others in history have attempted these same objectives; President Abraham Lincoln & John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, and others.
Do you know what happened to the peaceful people mentioned above? Sadly, all of them have been killed because they believed in treating people nice. That's why the Kringle family lives in hiding. They know the bad guys (CONFRATERS) will do anything to find them. The North Pole happens to be one of the safest and magical places on earth.
In every corner of the world, there is a certain group of men who live in the shadows. They call themselves CONFRATERS and don't want peace on this planet. They've been in power since ancient times and will destroy anyone who opposes their views. These men don't like children and will stop at nothing to control adult lives. They are the most secretive society in history with links to Biblical times. Their goal is to create conflict between people and nations, and one day eliminate people like Santa.
A: No. Millions of families don't have chimneys. Santa will use them if necessary but always likes to use the path of least resistance. His goal is to deliver presents as quick as possible with a huge focus on preparation. That's why he likes lists. Organization is the key. Little do people know how much planning goes into December 25th — which is a special day in the Kringle household.
Santa secret— Chris and his older brother Wally are practical jokers. They like to tell people Santa "always" uses the chimney, but this isn't always the case.
A: No. As a child, Santa was a smaller than average until he grew up. He gained most his weight once he got married and moved up north. Like an Eskimo, the human body naturally stores more energy while living in cold climates— compared to living in warmer areas of the world.
Santa secret—Chris Kringle isn't as heavy as you think. He's actually very fit and considers his deliveries a yearly marathon. During his 20s and 30s — Santa was very strong and had to fight the Confraters several times.
With new and improved WiFi we are now accepting Christmas Wish lists electronically. Kids around the world can send emails to Santa, Mrs. Claus, or any of the 1029 elves. Please be nice, use kind words, or ask any question you'd like.