Last year, we were lucky enough to score the biggest interview of the festive season.
And we must have done OK, because the big fellow with the white flowing beard, red suit and massive black leather boots, has invited us back to Christmas HQ in Lapland for a quick catch-up on the eve of his busiest time of the year.
I sit across a big oak desk, scattered with small ornaments and toys undergoing a last quality control check from the boss. There's a plate of crumbs, which had once been mince pies, and a large mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows steaming at arm's length.
Santa Claus smiles, motions for me to sit in the seat across the desk and slowly opens a heavy, dusty, leather-bound book.
He runs his eyes carefully down the page.
SANTA (murmuring quietly): Hmmmm let me see, … bedroom a bit messy, leaves a few coffee mug rings on his desk at work …
He slams the book shut with a beaming smile.
SANTA: All clear, you've been a good boy this year. Nothing to worry about.
MONASH (hefty sigh of relief) Thanks for that, it's great to talk to you again at what must be an incredibly busy time of year. We appreciate your time.
SANTA: That's fine, don't mention it. With all the media spots and guest appearances I do, and the toy preparation meetings, it's pretty much a 12-month job. Planning for the big Christmas Eve flight is right on track. The Elves are doing a brilliant job getting the toys and gifts together; Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen are doing something called "Cross Fit" to make sure they are in peak condition and I've never seen Rudolph's red nose glowing so brightly - although that could have something to do with the bout of hay fever he suffered recently.
MONASH: Once again, all of us down in the City of Monash are incredibly excited about your appearance at our Monash Carols by Candlelight
