Children need not fear. The theory of relativity assures us that Santa will fit (down a chimney), and their packages will be delivered on time.


http://www.fnal.gov/pub/ferminews/santa/

I am so happy. Finally I can rest easily again. This very issue has troubled my mind for many years!

Thanks (Q)!

i think that Santa, his gifts and his reindeer would burn very much up travellin' at that speed so your professor of that website is an idiot

c'est moi,

i think that Santa, his gifts and his reindeer would burn very much up travellin' at that speed so your professor of that website is an idiot

Lighten up. This thread is about imaginary things, like Santa Clause and relativity. :)

Tom

cest moi

Did you read the entire article ?

(Unfortunately, that light will be obscured by the light caused by the friction created when Santa rushes through the atmosphere. Also, Santa might roast in all this heat, but we’ll presume that Santa’s sleigh, like space capsules, has special protective shielding.)