Santa will once again be reading stories to children in the days leading up to Christmas and this year he is even paying a special visit to Jersey to celebrate.

Each year, Sure asks Santa to spare a few minutes to record some festive tales for children to listen to by simply calling a telephone number.

“The short stories are perfect for bedtime and this year there are some fantastic ones which should appeal to children of all ages. We’re also very grateful to Santa for finding the time in his very busy schedule to come to the island to celebrate the launch of Santaline and meet some of the children,” said Sure’s chief executive, Graham Hughes.

Santa will be in the Sure store in St Helier on Saturday 12th December from 10am until 4pm and will be listening to what Jersey children want for Christmas.

“We know that lots of youngsters want to meet Santa so this is the perfect chance to give him their lists and ask those all important questions about the reindeers, the elves and of course Mrs Christmas,” said Mr Hughes.

Santaline begins on Sunday 13th December and each day until Christmas Day there will be a new story to listen to. The number, which is free to call from Sure mobiles, is 07700 726820.

“All of the stories have a Christmas theme and even the telephone number is an easy one to remember as the numbers spell out 07700 SANTA 0. Sure hopes that Santaline and our very own Santa’s grotto in store will make this Christmas even more fun,’” said Mr Hughes.

13th - Santa's lost spectacles
14th - Rudolf's nose
15th - The 1st Christmas
16th - Nobbly the Gnome
17th - The Chocolate Thief
18th - Weeny the Elf
19th - Making the Snowman
20th - Nosy-Posy's special job
21st - Meanie the Gnome
22nd - Dillon the Dinosaur
23rd - Santa's magic sleigh
24th - Tonight's the night!