Swing into the holidays with a visit to a New Hampshire Christmas tree farm!

New Hampshire’s many Christmas tree farms are like scenes from a Christmas card – rolling hills lines with perfectly shaped fir trees, snow-covered landscapes, and festive dashes of holiday color.

Many of our farms offer special touches like caroling, visits from Santa, rich hot cocoa, and horse-drawn sleigh rides to provide the perfect scene for finding a perfect Christmas tree. As the holidays near, we invite you to explore our list of New Hampshire Christmas tree farms to find the place where you’ll get YOUR Christmas tree this year!

There are several farms throughout the state where shoppers can meander through snowy fields to find their own perfect tree to harvest, or simply select one from the farms’ on-site retail lots. Many of our farms also sell holiday wreaths and garland, Christmas decorations, and unique gifts.

Some farms also offer vacation packages that include a Christmas tree from a local tree farm and lodging at a selection of area inns and hotels. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway at a charming New England inn or a family outing at a larger hotel, this is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit!

With so many wonderful options, we know your trip to a New Hampshire Christmas tree farm this season will yield a fantastic tree for trimming and lasting Christmas memories for years to come!

Santa tip for parents

here are a few of the tips Santa offers :

1. Make holiday plans that help your child feel nurtured, emotionally safe, and comfortable. Review your plans for the holidays with your child. Spend the holidays where you and your child feel supported, nurtured, and comfortable.
2. Allow your child to remember the person who died through a tribute. Light a candle together at dinner time to remember the person who died. Make a wreath with pictures and items that represent the things the lost loved one cared about and place it at the gravesite for the loved one. Hang an ornament on the tree that reminds the child of the loved one. Help your child offer a blessing at a holiday meal that honors the person who died. Create a picture or collage with your child, display a favorite photograph in your home, or let your child help you set a place at the dinner table to represent the loved one who died.
3. Laughter, play and joy are good for your child. Children do not grieve continuously and they need to take breaks from grieving. Encourage your child to play, run, and do recreational activities he or she would normally do. Clowning around and laughing (which releases endorphins into the brain) are good for children. (what snacks santa likes)

Santa Claus is coming to town

As Christmas approaches, Santa Clauses of all shapes and sizes have been turning up throughout the world.A traditional American Santa was on duty for two newborns in Virginia (santa claus and two new baby)But elsewhere he turned up in some unusual places - supporting Sunderland football team and diving in Jakarta (santa claus and football team)
This Basque militant took advantage of the festive season to make a bid for freedom - but was stopped despite the disguise (santa claus in prison)
Festive cheer made its way to Yasser Arafat's compound in the West Bank town of Ramallah (many santa )
British soldiers in Kabul joined in the fun. (santa claus soliders)
A group of Peruvian Santas, normally traffic police, stopped traffic for a different reason (santa claus traffic police)
Some just couldn't wait their turn to meet the man in red ( santa )
But others are campaigning against Santa Claus, and say he is displacing Christian traditions

Santa Claus' real face Revealed

Kids have been trying for years to catch a glimpse of santa claus, but scientists now say they know what Father Christmas really looks like!
Using the bones of Saint Nicholas, a Turkish bishop from the fourth century who inspired the real Santa, they've made a reconstruction of his face.
Santa's a bit of a bruiser, with cropped hair, a short beard and a broken nose!
The scientists put together the model for a BBC2 documentary, The Real Face of Santa, broadcast on December 18.
Although he's not quite what we're used to, Saint Nick was a very generous man.
He became famous for givfts of cash, even saing a whole town from starvation.
His bones are kept in a church in Bari, Italy.
As well as giving pressies to kids all over the world, he's the patron saint of pawn brokers and perfume makers!

Santa Claus's route on Christmas Eve 2007 ( Tarck santa route )

santa claus's route on Christmas Eve 2007 ( Tarck santa route )

this is santa's route around the world. Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west. So, historically, Santa visits the South Pacific first, then New Zealand and Australia. After that, he shoots up to Japan, over to Asia, across to Africa, then onto Western Europe, Canada, the United States, Mexico and Central and South America. But keep in mind, Santa’s route can be affected by weather, so it’s really unpredictable. NORAD coordinates with Santa’s Elf launch staff to confirm his launch time, but from that point on, Santa calls the shots. We just track him!

download this file and open in Google earth to view Santa's Claus's route last year.you can download santa's route 2008 on 24th of December 2008.

What Snacks does santa like ?

What Snacks does santa like ?

santa will stop during his trip all around the world the world , especially for snacks left by children. children are encuraged to put some snacks. actually ,santa's reindeer eat some snacks too.theie favorite food is carrot.

so many children put snacks all around the world , so perhaps santa will not eat all of your snacks, but he do eat some. or he will be too full.

it's hard to imagine how many snacks santa and his reindeer eat on christmas eve.

Play christmas game: help santa collect Gift

play santa collecting gift game

christmas is coming soon, so santa claus is busy preparing gift! play this game to help santa collecting gift (click the picture to play game online )

• Help: santa's workshop exploeded,sending toys flying everywhere !
• help santa to catch as many falling presents as much as you can .but....
• watch out for the anvils!
• use the left and the right arrow keys ( <<--- --->>) to move santa claus. this game is easy and simple

this santa collecting gift game is really funny

Play another game until christmas :
Play Bubble Shooter Flash Game until christmas

Pictures of the real santa (father christmas) Santa clause from all around the world

pictures of the real santa (father christmas)
Santa clause from all around the world.
Santa some times meet some of his friends ariud the world so there are some pictures of him.
it's a proof that he is real. and we can see from the picture that he love clildren all around the world.
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santa with a baby	santa with a baby
picture of real santa claus	real santa claus picture

(Note: these santa may look a little different in different places but santa is real. If you have other questions aboout sant ,you can see these "Questions about Santa")

Question about Santa Claus (FAQ about Santa Claus)

Question about Santa claus (FAQ about Santa Claus)

1 What if there is no chimney in my house ?

If a house does not have a chimney, then Santa uses some of his magic dust to make a chimney appear. Then the chimney disappears as soon as Santa leaves.

2 What if there is no snow?

A lot of places do not have snow at Christmas time; it doesn't keep Santa from coming.

3 How will Santa find me if we are visiting and not at our home on Christmas Eve?

Santa knows how to find all children on Christmas Eve.

4 How does Santa understand all the different languages of the world?

Some call it magic, others just think Santa is very, very smart.

5 What's Santa's favorite food?

Santa's most favorite is cookies, but he'll eat just about anything that you like and that you leave for him on Christmas Eve.

6 How does Santa visit the whole world in one night?

The time zones help, but so do the reindeer (learn about the reindeer and reindeer names)and Santa's special magic.

7 How does Santa get all the toys into the sleigh at one time?

Actually, his red toy sack is magical in that it is bottomless and continues to stay full until Santa has made all his deliveries to all the children around the world.

8 How does Santa get up and down my chimney?

He holds the left side of his nose and shrinks to the size of the chimney--then, holds right side of his nose to expand back to his rather large size.

9 What if there is a fire burning in the fireplace?

He'll put the fire out so he can come down safely and will relight it when leaving your house.

10 Will Santa always bring what I ask for?

Sometimes Santa thinks that what you ask for may not be the best gift for you, so he may give you something you will enjoy better.

11 Does bad weather make it hard for Santa to drive his sleigh?

Santa uses his North Pole Frosty-Weather-Reader-Meter, so he is always prepared, even for the worst of storms.

12 Is Santa Claus real?

Santa Claus is real to the people who believe he is real.

13 Does Santa really read the letters he gets?

Yes, each and every one.

how old is santa claus ?

how old is santa claus ?

santa claus is like 80.But he is very old now ,perhaps more then 1000 years old .

he is just a bit older than Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus doesn’t like people to know how old she is.He is as old as his tongue and a little older than his teeth.
But santa has very good hearing.he can always hear your wish.
And he will always be alive.Kid love him.

other questions aboutsanta claus:

will santa come to my house ?

About Santa Claus

Santa picture

Santa Pictures

Download Google Earth (for free )to track santa

Download Google Earth (for free )to track santa while he deliver gifts around the world.

Google has partnered with NORAD (the North American Air Defense Command )to track Santa .

Please visit www.noradsanta.org on 2008.12.24 to download a special Santa Tracking file ,and open it in google earth to track santa for an enhanced 3D Santa-tracking experience.

About Google earth:

Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and even explore galaxies in the Sky. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places and share with others.

Letter from Santa on Christmas (Official Santa Mail) 2007

this is a Letter from Santa on Christmas 2007

Official Santa Mail
Letter from Santa Claus
Christmas Eve December 24, 2007

Ho Ho Ho ~ Merry Christmas !
It has been a really exciting year here at the North Pole in 2007. I am so happy that Christmas Eve has finally arrived.
We had quite an interesting challenge this year with building my New Sleigh. We weren't sure if it would be finished in time for my flight today! Thankfully, Chuckles & Buckley, my Hospitality Elves, were on top of the whole process and we were able to finish on time and save Christmas this year!
I hope you had an opportunity to read Chuckles & Buckley adventure story about how the Snow Goblin created all kinds of mischief up here at the toy factory where my new sleigh was being built. If you have not read it, tonight is a wonderful night to share with family and read a great story!
The weather here has finally cleared.. I was concerned about the fog being so thick that we would have trouble seeing to take off. Rudolf's Red Nose has been glowing brightly to help us find our way around the Pole. Rudolf's nose will be a big help while traveling the Globe visiting all of the children on my "Nice List".
Speaking of the "Nice List" , I am so pleased to see your name there again! You have been so very good at respecting your parents, family, friends & teachers and I am so very Proud of You! Keep Up the Super Work!
I have been watching your behavior and I would like to ask you to join my Random Acts of Kindness Team. Since you have been practicing being kind, I think you will be an excellent candidate to help teach kindness to others. I have been impressed with your progress and believe that you can help make a difference in the world around you!
Remember an Act of Kindness is a simple action a person does for someone else without expecting anything in return. If you practice it enough, it will give you a great sense of joy in your heart. It can be something as simple as a smile or a pleasant greeting, taking the time to hold open a door or to help set the table for dinner. They are simple, kind events that just make you feel really nice about yourself because you took the time to give to others. This is exactly what I do for you and millions of other children every year, and it is so important to me , that you enjoy giving kindness too!
Soon it will be time for you to quiet down into your bed and get tucked in. You have anticipated my arrival all year and tonight is the big night! I can't wait to see what goodies you have left for me to snack upon while I visit your home. The reindeer will enjoy their very special treats too! Thank you!
Be sure to watch me take flight tonight & follow where I am in the world with Norad Tracks Santa.
Remember to take excellent care of yourself, your friends, your teachers and most of all, your family! Love & cherish one another each and every day for the smallest of blessings that you give & receive!
Love ~ Your Friend,
Santa Claus

Merry Christmas To All and
To All A Good Night!

Will Santy come to Shanty town ?

Will Santy come to Shanty town
To a poor little boy like me?
Will he bring me some toys
Like the other girls and boys?
Will Santy come to Shanty town
If he sees our Christmas tree?
Mommy said he would
If I promised to be good.
For we don't have a fireplace
Or a chimney on our shack
Like the other lucky children have
Who lived across the track.
Now if I say my prayers each day
When Christmas rolls around
Will Santy come to Shanty town.

He didn't stop last Christmas Eve
Doesn't he know we live here
Will my mommy have to paint my toys
The way she did last year.
Now if I say my prayers each day
When Christmas rolls around
Will Santy come to Shanty town...

Parents,Don't tell the child Santa is not real

Parents,Don't tell the child Santa is not real

For the child ,the Christmas day is not only a fetival day.it's a day for them to make a wish ,it's quite important day ,and they all like Christmas and Santa. they belive Santa is real.

this is a very good thing and this help the child to grow up more happy. actually they belive Santa is one of their best friends. If you tell them that Santa is not real,the child will think he or she betrays the good friends.the child just needs the good friend.they want to share their feelings and thoughts with santa.and they expect santa to bring them some gifts.

so the parents should not tell the child Santa is not real,this may disappint them.

when they grow old enough ,they will understabd the whole thing.it's much better to tell them when they are old enough.the parents can enjoy the christmas season with the child,it's never too old to enjoy christmas.

will santa come to my house ?

will santa come to my house ?

Every child expects Santa to go to their houses,and Santa knows what each child wants.

On Christmas Eve,santa will travell around the world,and visit every child.

he bring some small gifts for each child,and perhaps will give more gifts to the good child.So every child should be a better boy, so that Santa will give them some gifts.

the gifts are usually small,because there are so many children on the earth,so he can't give each boy a big gift, the deer can't carry so many gifts,but there are enough small gifts .