Oh Dear. Bad News For Christmas.

[Togo]

It is confirmed today that Santa "Claas" is indeed a work of fiction. I think that most sensible adults stopped "believing" long ago.

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/20/der-spiegel-admits-top-reporter-faked-stories-for-years/

[TonyV]

Bazile sends one of the elves down while he keeps watch

[Ellipsis]

> How does Mr Claus get past the gas fire blocking the chimney
opening ?

Two possible answers:
1) He's magic, OR
2) Since he has to travel at faster than light speed to get the job done, he has no mass and can therefore pass straight through solid objects.

Both answers also explain why he is not seen.