By Fiona Hurley

At this time of year, we should bear tribute to the woman without whom Christmas would not be the same. Santa Claus gets the credit, but he would not be able to achieve his great work without the help of his wife.





Mary Claus (maiden name Christmas) married late in life to her great love, Santa. They never had children of their own, but they have more than made up for this with the joy that they bring to children worldwide. Although Santa answers the letters and rides the sleigh around the world on Christmas Eve, it’s Mrs. Claus who is the organizing brain behind the great North Pole enterprise. She chooses and wraps presents, organizes the elves, and feeds the reindeer.

When the seasonal stress gets too much for Santa, she helps him to stay focused, sometimes with the help of her famous homemade cookies. (Occasionally, they both plan to go on a diet, but that never lasts long.) It’s Mrs. Claus who manages the toy inventory and keeps track of the naughty-and-nice list (she’s a dab hand with a spreadsheet).

So, as our nieces and nephews write their letters to Santa, ask them to spare a line of thanks for Mrs. Claus, the Savviest Auntie of them all!

Photo: ScrappinStacy
Re-published: December 21, 2016
Originally published: December 18, 2013