In record breaking time Santa Claus returned to the North Pole to the cheers of family and friends after a nearly flawless execution of Operation Merry Christmas.

Tired but very pleased with the effort, Santa saw to it that the reindeer were fed, groomed and given a nice meal before he retired to the Claus residence for the North Pole Christmas Party.

Mrs. Claus has prepared for him a special meal and will ask the elves to retire before long so that Santa can get some sleep. The Christmas Party will resume later today.

Here is our final radio report:

We thank you for being part of Santa’s journey this year and hope you come back often in the months ahead as we countdown a new year of following Santa. Thank you as well for your ongoing support of SantaUpdate.com and the associated websites of the North Pole.

Merry Christmas!