A journey through the night can be arduous and dangerous, especially when gusting winds whip winter snows into a blinding frenzy as they howl through the trees obscuring roads and paths. Why is it then that every Christmas Santa travels through the night to deliver gifts to little children all over the world? Perhaps it is to signify that gifts are something precious and require effort, thoughtfulness and tenacity to deliver. The Night Journey Santa knows this and he can venture forth through the night because he has his lantern, symbolizing the Light of Christ, to guide him through any storm, assuring him of a safe and successful journey.