If there really were a Santa Claus at the North Pole, what would the cycle of the seasons be like for him and Mrs. Claus?
A) pretty much the same as in the continental United States
B) six months of light, followed by six months of darkness (or at least dark twilight)
C) pretty much the reverse of the seasons in the continental U.S., with winter in June, and summer in December
D) the North Pole is always in darkness (it never sees the Sun, which is blocked by the Earth's equator)
E) the Sun only shines there during the two weeks before and after the Christmas holidays

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The North Pole experiences six months of continuous daylight (from around March to September) followed by six months of continuous darkness (from around September to March). This is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its rotation around the Sun. So, if Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus really lived at the North Pole, they would experience this cycle of seasons.

If There Really Were a Santa Claus at the North