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North Pole News

  • SANTA CLAUS HOUSE CELEBRATES 55 YEARS
2007 proudly marked Santa Claus House's 55th year of business in North Pole, Alaska!  (For more on our history, please visit our "About Us" page.)  Founded in 1952, Santa Claus House has brought joy and laughter to millions the world over.  Please join us in not only celebrating the many wonderful memories the past 55 years have created, but also in looking forward to many more!
 
  • CHRISTMAS IN ICE RETURNS TO NORTH POLE
Christmas in Ice is returning to Santaland RV Park for its second annual Christmas-themed ice art carving event!
 
  • CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
The Annual Christmas Candlelight Ceremony, a North Pole tradition for over 20 years, takes place the first Sunday of December at North Pole High School.  Beloved by North Pole residents and guests alike, the ceremony features guest speakers, student performances, and a community Christmas Carol Sing-Along.
 
  • TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY A HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEASON
The Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony directly follows the Christmas Candlelight Ceremony, and heralds the lighting of North Pole's official Christmas tree, located next door to Santa Claus House at Santaland RV Park.
 
  • SANTA'S REINDEER LIVE AT SANTA CLAUS HOUSE
Santa Claus House/Santaland RV Park is the proud home of four real members of Santa's reindeer team!  Dasher was born in the spring of 2000, while Blitzen, a hand-fed baby, was born on Easter Day in 2003.  Our newest additions, Comet and Cupid, were both born in the spring of 2006. The deer enjoy their home in North Pole, where they live year-round.  Their antlers begin the summer covered in protective velvet, which slowly peels off as summer progresses.  Dasher, Blitzen, Comet and Cupid would love to meet you; stop by and say hello!
 
  • VIEW THE WORLD'S LARGEST SANTA AT SANTA CLAUS HOUSE
Who is 42 feet tall (+ the base), weighs 900 pounds, and has a 33 foot waist?  It's jolly old St. Nick, of course!
 
Our fiberglass Santa Claus was built in the 1960's by Wes Stanley of Stanley Plastics of Enumclaw, Washington, for $3,500.  He was the prototype for the three Santa Clauses constructed that decade (the other sculptures were sent to Portland and Nampa, Idaho - their current status is unknown).  After appearing at a Seattle shopping mall during the Christmas season for several years, Santa was sent to Anchorage, AK, in 1976, where he was displayed during the holiday season.  Soon, however, Santa was placed in storage.
 
It was then that Con Miller, the founder of Santa Claus House, decided Santa belonged in North Pole.  In 1978, Miller purchased the fiberglass creation for $4,500.  Santa was driven by truck in four pieces (so he could make it underneath the overpasses on the Parks Highway) to North Pole in 1983.  Sadly, upon his arrival, Santa was found to be in very poor condition.  However, after extensive repair, Santa was smiling again.
 
Since then, our hero in red has welcomed the young and young-at-heart to Santa Claus House as a tangible embodiment of Christmas cheer!
 
  • NORTH POLE BOASTS GROWING POPULATION
The city of North Pole continues to grow!  Flanked by an Air Force base and an Army post, North Pole serves as a hub of services, shopping, and eateries for thousands of residents.  At last count, 1, 646 individuals lived within North Pole city limits.  Yet, if you add in every person living within a 15 mile radius of the city, that number jumps to 30,440!  (City of North Pole)
 
  • NORTH POLE BOASTS EXTREME TEMPERATURES ALL YEAR LONG
North Pole is home to some of Alaska's most extreme temperatures - from a record high of 95 in the summer to a record low of -78 in the winter!  (National Weather Service)  Additionally, North Pole's climate is quite dry; our average precipitation is 11.2 inches.  (City of North Pole)
 
  • NORTH POLE FACTS

North Pole, Alaska, is a Home Rule Charter city.  North Pole was incorporated on January 16, 1953, and proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2003.  Governed by a strong mayor and 6 city council members, North Pole operates on an annual budget of 3 million dollars.  (City of North Pole)  North Pole is also unique not only for its name and location, but also because it is one of the few cities in Alaska with a city sales tax (4%).

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