Kids have many options for interacting with Santa Claus. Whether children are too anxious about meeting Santa in person or simply don't like waiting in long lines, there are Christmas websites for kids to explore. Christmas and Santa Claus websites give kids the chance to follow Santa's journey, play games, receive a video message from Santa and even live chat with Santa himself!

Santa Claus Live Video Chats: Beginning on December 15th 2012, Santa will be video chatting every day from noon to 11pm EST here for anyone who wants to log-on and speak with him. The live chats are being held by Paltalk.com, a provider of software and technology for real-time, interactive network. The system is cyber safe. More details can be found here. The live-chats and service is absolutely free!

Norad Santa: Kids can follow Santa's progress around the world plus have fun in the days leading up to Santa's trip with Christmas-related games at the Norad Santa website. Click here for details. Click here for the Norad Santa website. Norad Santa is a free website.

Video Message from Santa Claus: If you're child is still a little anxious about talking to Santa Claus, click here for details about a website that offers free video messages from Santa. Parents simply fill out the info and Santa Claus magically transforms the info into a beautiful message for your good little boy or girl.

Elf Yourself-Style videos: jibjab.com offers the hilarious Holiday e-cards featuring music videos of Christmas song favorites splashed in with family photos you can upload. The site is easy to use for young users and fun to play with the whole family. Most videos to upload photos are "all ages". There are a few recommended for ages 14+. The 14+ videos content reflect content with potty jokes or humor akin to Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Nothing sexual or odd, but I appreciate the warning. Click here for jibjab, the site where you can upload photos for hilarious Christmas videos.

Snail Mail Santa Claus Mailbox Locations: Metro Detroit tradition-minded followers of St. Nick can take their handwritten letters to any of these local Santa Claus mailbox locations.

Click here for Oakland County and Metro Detroit Santa Claus appearances for photo opportunities.

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