CHRISTMAS is coming! Where would you like to celebrate?
November we look at places to celebrate Christmas.
How about right at the North Pole? Begin the excitement of Christmas now... 

Ten things you never knew about the north pole has some fun facts. For example, this site tells you that  there are two North Poles!
Unlike the South Pole, which lies over the continent of Antarctica, there is no land beneath the North Pole but more of a floating Arctic ice sheet that expands during colder months and shrinks to half its size in the summer. To complicate things even more, there are two different definitions of the North Pole. The first is the north magnetic pole, which is, quite literally, a magnetic phenomenon which changes daily depending on changes under the Earth's crust. Additionally, there is a north terrestrial pole, which is the fixed point that references the top of the Earth.

To the north Pole really does get you there, at least with images, via a huge ice-breaker. Or, take a cruise to Greenland and the Arctic Circle with Fred Olsen Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, or Silversea Expeditions. All offer an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Check that the cruise you want isn't only in the summer! 

But if you look carefully, you will find some Northern Lights spectaculars -  Arctic Norway Cruises  does do a northern lights trip. Royal Carribean does too.

This image by Gerald Zinneker is of Greenland. The village looks gorgeous.

 Here's a site that offers a North Pole Experience. It seems to be in Arizona, which according to my schoolgirl geography actually isn't anywhere near the North Pole,, but heck - it looks like fun! You can delight in the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s enchanting, 400-year-old workshop,Mrs. Claus’ Bakery, Elf University, Santa’s Sleigh Hanger, and family time with St. Nick himself.

North Pole.com is another fun site to check out. It doesn't actually get you there, but you will have a great time with the activities. Enjoy them with the grandchildren!