Christmas in July Chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus chatted with fans here on SantaUpdate.com for Christmas in July:
| Elf Ernest | Our chat with Mrs. Claus will begin in a few moments, Elf Trixie is settling in with Mrs. Claus right now. |
| Elf Ulan | Okay! |
| Mrs. Claus | Hello, Elf Ernest. Trixie and Mrs. Claus are on board. |
| Elf Ulan | Hello, Mrs. Claus! |
| elfcuteness | hi how are you and santa claus is doing? |
| Elf Ernest | Hello to you both and thank you for joining us! |
| Mrs. Claus | Hello, hello, hello!! |
| Mrs. Claus | We are all well. Santa is standing by for his turn. |
| Elf Ernest | We have a lot of questions for you both |
| Elf Ernest | We actually have more questions sent in than we will have time to cover. |
| Elf Ulan | Yes! |
| Mrs. Claus | That’s great! |
| Mrs. Claus | But Ernest – do you mind? Can we take the questions from those friends who are here right now first? |
| Elf Ernest | That’s fine! Great idea, in fact? |
| Elf Ernest | Ulan and Elfcuteness…what might be your questions for Mrs. Claus? |
| Elf Ulan | Thank you! How was the blackberry eating competition? Lol |
| Mrs. Claus | The blackberry pie competition is sometimes a tragic event for me. Such a waste! But the elves who participated in it had fun and that is all that is important. |
| elfcuteness | can santa see actually see children from the north pole |
| Mrs. Claus | What does Christmas look like? What do you mean? |
| elfcuteness | does santa knows when children are sleep and awake |
| Mrs. Claus | elfcuteness…you mean, does Santa watch children??? |
| Mrs. Claus | No, actually, Santa doesn’t know when children are asleep or awake. That’s just a song. |
| Elf Ulan | Yeah, I agree. I wanted help you |
| Mrs. Claus | Santa can guess, and he often does. |
| Mrs. Claus | Oooh, I’d love to have you help me, Elf Ulan |
| elfcuteness | are elfs on the shelf actually real |
| Elf Ulan | Than you! I’m so happy to hear that! |
| Mrs. Claus | Elves and food can be kind of a crazy combination. You have to be a little stern sometimes with them, Ulan |
| Mrs. Claus | Elves on the shelf? Never seen on. Seems an odd place for any elf to be. |
| Elf Ulan | What workshops did you have this month? |
| elfcuteness | have you ever heard a place called wadley georgia and have you and santa ever been to wadley |
| Mrs. Claus | I have attended and hosted a few different workshops this week. I just finished on making candy canes, which is harder than many people know |
| Elf Ulan | Okay! |
| Mrs. Claus | We did a workshop on fudge making that ended up being a long discussion on candy thermometers. |
| Mrs. Claus | Some folks think that a regular thermometer is okay to use when making candies and it doesn’t work that way |
| Elf Ernest | Did you attend Santa’s workshop on gift wrapping? |
| Mrs. Claus | Attend it? No. He would be too nervous if I showed up for that! |
| Elf Ernest | He would?!!!! |
| Elf Ulan | Fudge making sounds nice I wanted to attend! |
| Mrs. Claus | Yes he would. Santa is actually a very good gift wrapper but he didn’t start out that way. |
| Elf Ernest | He didn’t? |
| Mrs. Claus | No, I had to teach him how to wrap things. He was kinda sloppy about it at first. Now he is nice and neat. |
| Elf Ernest | If he does well now why is he nervous with you there? |
| Mrs. Claus | I don’t know. He’s kinda funny about some things. |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha. That’s hilarious. Would it be bad for me to ask him about it? |
| Mrs. Claus | No, it wouldn’t be bad….but I wouldn’t bring it up because he’ll just deny it. That’s just a little thing between him and me. I make him nervous. |
| Elf Ernest | YOU do? |
| Mrs. Claus | Yes |
| Elf Ulan | Santa always trys to learn. Amazing! |
| Elf Ernest | What do you mean by nervous? You mean like scared? |
| Mrs. Claus | Hahaha…intimidated might be a better word. Especially in the kitchen. |
| Elf Ernest | Why is that? |
| Mrs. Claus | I guess I’m a little fussy about some things. Santa tries so hard and he never wants to do anything wrong. |
| Mrs. Claus | I think he knows I’m fussy and really, it’s a form of love. He never wants to displease me. |
| Elf Ernest | What could he do to displease you in your own kitchen? |
| Mrs. Claus | Well, drink right out of the eggnog carton without getting a glass. |
| Elf Ernest | Does he do that? |
| Mrs. Claus | Um…I’ve caught him a few times, yes. |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha….don’t we all do that???? |
| Mrs. Claus | Not in my kitchen you don’t. |
| Elf Ernest | Oh. Hahaha. What does he say when you catch him doing that? |
| Elf Ulan | Interesting! |
| Mrs. Claus | He usually says he only wanted a little sip and didn’t want to dirty a glass. |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha…this is great. |
| Mrs. Claus | Ernest! |
| Elf Ernest | Wut???? |
| Mrs. Claus | Don’t you encourage him and don’t you ask him about this either. |
| Elf Ernest | Oh. Why can’t I ask him about it? |
| Mrs. Claus | Because I don’t want to embarrass him. Santa is a good man. |
| Elf Ernest | Well…Mrs. C….this isn’t a character issue |
| Elf Ulan | (okay!) |
| Mrs. Claus | Hahaha….no….sorry I said anything…. |
| Elf Ernest | That’s really a funny little insight. Why else does he feel he needs to stay out of the kitchen? |
| Mrs. Claus | He teases me about it but he just knows I’m particular about certain things when it comes to food. |
| Elf Ernest | You really love to make foods for Santa and for others, don’t you? |
| Elf Ulan | Btw, what’s your favorite knitting is you have? |
| Mrs. Claus | I do. And I don’t apologize for it. Santa likes to give presents, I like to give casseroles. The same, right? |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha…sure, but I’m not sure I’d take a taco casserole down a chimney! |
| Mrs. Claus | Good point! |
| Mrs. Claus | Knitting…well, actually, I prefer to crochet |
| Elf Ulan | Nice! |
| Elf Ernest | I’ve seen you with those long needles, Mrs. Claus |
| Mrs. Claus | Yes, I have them and use them from time to time. But crocheting is more my preference |
| Elf Ernest | Someone once told me you make Santa’s suit. Is that true? |
| Mrs. Claus | I tailor Santa’s suit. I could make them, but I don’t. His suits have become more and more complex over time though. |
| Elf Ulan | I heard about that too! |
| Elf Ernest | What do you mean by “more complex”? |
| Mrs. Claus | There is a lot of technology in his suit this days. Flame retardant material and such. Lots of electronics. |
| Elf Ernest | So… you say you tailor….what does that mean? |
| Elf Crusader | Sorry I’m late |
| Elf Ulan | Please teach me crocheting some day! |
| Elf Crusader | Hello Mrs C! |
| Mrs. Claus | It means I work on it to make it fit right. And to look good. |
| Mrs. Claus | Ok Elf Ulan! We’ll have a little workshop, just for you! |
| Mrs. Claus | Oh look, Mr. Crusader is here. |
| Mrs. Claus | Hi Elf Crusader |
| Elf Ulan | Awesome! That you X100000000! |
| Elf Ernest | Hello Elf Crusader….do you have a question for Mrs. Claus? |
| Elf Crusader | Yes |
| Elf Ulan | Hi Elf Crusader! |
| Elf Crusader | What do you and Santa do during the summer months? Surely you can’t stay in the pole all summer |
| Mrs. Claus | We don’t always stay here but this year we are, unless something comes up that requires Santa’s presence somewhere else. |
| Elf Crusader | And thank you everyone for the hellos |
| Mrs. Claus | We will travel in October to Canada for Thanksgiving. I have some family there. |
| Elf Crusader | like what? |
| Mrs. Claus | Like what…what? |
| Elf Crusader | What would be something that requires Santa somewhere else |
| Elf Crusader | Isn’t Santa’s primary focus on tracking and the pole |
| Mrs. Claus | Oh it could be a billion things and it could happen at any time |
| Elf Ernest | Well, well! |
| Elf Ernest | Speak of the devil |
| Santa Claus | Hello, dear |
| Elf Ulan | Hello, Santa! Happy Christmas in July! |
| Mrs. Claus | Hi honey |
| Elf Crusader | Hello Santa Sir! |
| Santa Claus | Hello, Elf Ulan! |
| Santa Claus | Hi Elf Crusader! |
| Santa Claus | Wow, two of my favorite elves in the same place at the same time! |
| Mrs. Claus | Yes, they have been wonderful. |
| Elf Crusader | Santa, I have a question for you: what do you expect of senior elves this year? |
| Santa Claus | I didn’t mean to interrupt your chat, dear |
| Elf Crusader | It’s OK Santa |
| Mrs. Claus | You’re totally fine, Mr. Claus. |
| Elf Ulan | I’m so happy being here with all of you! |
| Santa Claus | Senior elves? Gee that’s a tough question |
| Santa Claus | I assume you mean over at SantaTrackers.net and the Tracker Elf Community, right Elf Crusader? |
| Elf Crusader | It seems ulan and I are the only ones here |
| Elf Crusader | Yes sir |
| Mrs. Claus | That’s totally okay |
| Elf Ulan | Mrs. Claus, what vegetables do you have in your garden? |
| Santa Claus | We, Mr. Crusader. Mrs. Claus advises me all the time, “Just be Santa”. And that’s good advice |
| Elf Crusader | You are correct Santa. thats exactly what I mean |
| Santa Claus | So, I would tell you, just be an elf. Think of others. That’s all there is to it |
| Mrs. Claus | Well, my garden this year is doing GREAT! |
| Elf Crusader | Absolutely sir! No problem |
| Mrs. Claus | We have LOTS of zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, and my favorite EGGPLANT |
| Elf Crusader | Santa, I had this idea that we should have a Santa Tracker appreciation day or a day called Santa appreciation day |
| Elf Crusader | But I wanna make sure you’re OK with it first |
| Elf Ernest | Santa do you like eggplant? |
| Santa Claus | Oh goodness, Crusader. Don’t do that! |
| Santa Claus | And no, I can’t stand eggplant. |
| Elf Crusader | Yuck eggplant! |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha |
| Mrs. Claus | Now, Mr. Claus…. |
| Elf Crusader | Why not? |
| Elf Ulan | Wow, so nice! You’re awesome! I know Santa knows lol! |
| Santa Claus | I save it all for you, Mrs. Claus |
| Elf Crusader | Do you know one thing Santa and I have in common? We both love cookies and eggnog |
| Santa Claus | I don’t think we need to hold a special day for me. There are lots of others out there in need. I’m a blessed man and don’t need that. |
| Elf Crusader | You’re so humble mr .c |
| Mrs. Claus | Yes, we were just talking about Santa and eggnog. |
| Elf Ernest | Should I ask Santa? |
| Mrs. Claus | No, Elf Ernest, you should NOT |
| Santa Claus | Ask me what? |
| Elf Ulan | Lol! |
| Elf Crusader | Now, I have never had elf eggnog. But I hope to try it someday (wink wink) |
| Mrs. Claus | Your secret to your delicious homemade eggnog, of course! |
| Elf Ernest | Of course! Yes, that’s it! |
| Santa Claus | Oh it’s no secret. It’s vanilla. Everyone knows that. |
| Elf Crusader | Hold on, Santa has a secret eggnog recipe that I didn’t know about?! |
| Mrs. Claus | I didn’t know that! |
| Santa Claus | That’s because I always make the eggnog |
| Elf Crusader | I think we should make chocolate egg |
| Elf Crusader | I mean to say chocolate eggnog should be a thing |
| Santa Claus | And I can’t use that fancy vanilla of yours because you’re always afraid I’ll get a beard hair in it or something |
| Mrs. Claus | Mr. Claus!!!! |
| Elf Ernest | Hahahaha!!!! |
| Elf Crusader | Lol! Well, your beard is long Santa |
| Santa Claus | I have to import my own vanilla. Pack it in to the kitchen. |
| Mrs. Claus | My vanilla is SPECIAL |
| Elf Ulan | I didn’t know there are different eggnog. I have never try it yet |
| Santa Claus | Yes, it is. That’s why a mere mortal like me cannot touch it. |
| Elf Crusader | Santa, have you tried Irish soda bread or corn beef? |
| Santa Claus | Oooh, Elf Ulan. Maybe I will bring you some eggnog this year. |
| Santa Claus | Yes, Elf Crusader. I love Irish food |
| Elf Crusader | Maybe you can bring some north pole eggnog to me too Santa |
| Elf Ulan | Thank you sooo much! I’m so happy to hear that! |
| Santa Claus | Maybe, Elf Crusader. But I know you’re a prolific eggnog drinker. |
| Santa Claus | But it is scarce where Elf Ulan lives. |
| Elf Crusader | My grandfather used to love you Santa. His name is John, But everybody knows him as Jack |
| Santa Claus | Oh? Tell me about Jack. |
| Elf Crusader | Is that a bad thing? |
| Santa Claus | I try to remember everyone, even from long ago |
| Elf Crusader | Well Santa he’s been in heaven since 2003 |
| Santa Claus | No it’s not a bad thing to drink a lot of eggnog. I’m just saying it is more available to you than it is to Elf Ulan. Have you ever tried making your own? |
| Elf Ulan | Yes, we don’t have eggnog ingredients maybe |
| Santa Claus | Oh my goodness. So Jack was a child…when? Maybe around the 1940s or 1930s? |
| Elf Crusader | But I know he loved you. I model the way I do my Elfving after him |
| Elf Crusader | Yes sir |
| Santa Claus | Was Jack an elf? |
| Santa Claus | Lots of good kids during those years. |
| Elf Crusader | Not to my knowledge But I do know he loved to spread cheer |
| Elf Crusader | And he was Irish |
| Santa Claus | He sounds like a really great man. |
| Santa Claus | Did he live in Ireland? |
| Elf Crusader | He was Santa. He was. I wish you could visit his gravesite |
| Elf Ernest | Santa…that actually leads to a question we get a lot…how do you remember all the children you visit? Do you ever miss any? |
| Santa Claus | I wish I could visit it too. Where is he? |
| Elf Crusader | At one point I believe and then they emigrated over to Sector 5 the us |
| Elf Ulan | Well, Santa, what will you do during the test flight? |
| Santa Claus | I have to be honest, Elf Ernest. No, I don’t always remember every child. Every once in a while we miss someone. We try very hard to not let that happen. |
| Elf Crusader | Woodlawn cemetery in Oelwein Iowa sir |
| Elf Crusader | Santa, that leads me to some thing. I wanted to thank you on behalf of me and my roommates for the gifts last year |
| Elf Crusader | And for making sure we had a Christmas |
| Santa Claus | The test flights aren’t something I get in to unless there are big problems. It is tempting, especially in early December, to want to check it out but I have to be careful with my time |
| Santa Claus | I get to Iowa now and then. I’d like to visit him and pay my respects. Maybe you can message me his information. |
| Elf Crusader | Last name Trusty |
| Santa Claus | That’s kind of you to say. I enjoyed that very much! |
| Elf Crusader | I will do exactly that sir. Thank you so much. My grandfather taught me everything I know |
| Elf Crusader | I know it was an odd set of circumstances, But we loved it nonetheless. And we want that to keep going |
| Santa Claus | I’m glad to know he was such a great influence. You sound like a very respectful young man, Elf Crusader. I really like that! |
| Elf Ulan | Okay, do the right command choose your new sleigh? |
| Santa Claus | We’d like to do that too. Elf Moe is your contact! |
| Elf Crusader | I’m happy you agree and think that way Santa! |
| Elf Crusader | Unfortunately, I don’t have anything to remember him by other than memories |
| Santa Claus | Flight Command has a big hand in the development of the sleigh. But I’m like Mrs. Claus and her kitchen. I’m fussy about my sleigh. We look at design changes every winter and then those guys go to work. |
| Elf Crusader | Did you know my grandfather Mrs c? |
| Santa Claus | I’m sure you might have others in your family with memories you don’t have. Seek them out. I’m a big believer in ancestors, Crusader. I love mine. I always trying to learn more about them. |
| Elf Crusader | That reminds me, I left out some reindeer feed a few years back and I’m be been curious to know who was the one that ate most of it? |
| Mrs. Claus | Oh goodness, no. I wish I did though. He sounds like quite the man. |
| Elf Crusader | Really?! So am I? |
| Santa Claus | Oh I would have to ask them! |
| Elf Crusader | I’m half joking with this question: when can I come to the pool? |
| Elf Ulan | I’m happy you and Mrs. Claus look at it together! How nice!! |
| Elf Crusader | *pole* |
| Elf Ernest | The pool? What pool? |
| Elf Ernest | Oh…hahaha!!! |
| Elf Crusader | I meant the pole Ernest lol |
| Santa Claus | You’ll have to catch a flying sleigh Elf Crusader |
| Elf Ulan | Lol! |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha |
| Santa Claus | As a tracker elf, you have a better chance catching a sleigh than the average bear |
| Elf Crusader | How? That’s like asking me to find mistletoe! |
| Elf Crusader | Lol |
| Elf Crusader | Really? I didn’t know that |
| Santa Claus | Catching a flying sleigh is necessary because it is a long, long way to walk |
| Elf Crusader | But wait a minute, isn’t the pole like heavily guarded? And nobody really knows where it is |
| Santa Claus | Oh yes, you have a lot of inside information and contacts now |
| Elf Crusader | Are you saying I can hitch a ride in your sack? |
| Santa Claus | Guards? We don’t have guards, no. |
| Elf Ernest | But Santa…North Pole Security? |
| Elf Ulan | (sorry to bother you, but will our supervisors ask us sending reports exactly what you need?) |
| Elf Crusader | Yeah what about agent x and you know, Moe? |
| Santa Claus | North Pole Security is about keeping Christmas safe in the world….not at the North Pole. |
| Santa Claus | The thugs? |
| Elf Ernest | Hahaha |
| Elf Crusader | But then how do you stay safe in the pole Santa? |
| Santa Claus | Yes, key in on the elf supervisors. They are the leaders when it comes to tracking |
| Santa Claus | The North Pole is not a dangerous place. Well, not in terms of anyone trying to do me harm. Never. |
| Elf Crusader | Well, I guess it’s time to phone up Frank and crash and see if I can’t get a ride to the pole this year |
| Elf Crusader | Not that I doubt it Santa, but how can you be so sure nobody wants to hurt you |
| Elf Ulan | Okay, thank you, I feel relieved to hear that! |
| Elf Crusader | And just out of curiosity, is there a department at the pole about zoology? I’d be happy to start one |
| Santa Claus | Nothing against Frank and Crash but they aren’t who you want to talk to. You will need to talk to Elf Buck and get sleigh certified first. |
| Elf Crusader | Wow! I can learn how to drive a sleigh?! sweet |
| Santa Claus | I’ve never had a problem at the North Pole. East St. Louis? Yeah, that’s a scary place. But the North Pole is not. |
| Elf Crusader | Let me guess, because of the bad people there |
| Santa Claus | Being sleigh certified is about learning to BE in a sleigh. Not piloting one. That’s a different thing entirely. |
| Elf Crusader | I could call that zoology department: the north pole animal conservation and zoological department |
| Elf Crusader | OK, what do I need to know I learn? |
| Santa Claus | There are some individuals who concern me there, yes. |
| Elf Ulan | Interesting! |
| Elf Crusader | You mean I have to get comfortable sitting in one? |
| Santa Claus | We have a number of departments that work with animals, Elf Crusader. They all work for the Reindeer Operations Department. But it is always about more than just reindeer, important as they are. |
| Elf Crusader | Never met buck, but Im up to the challenge |
| Elf Crusader | Santa, which one of the reindeer ate most of that reindeer feed I left out back in Iowa |
| Santa Claus | To ride in an open sleigh at the speed of light at an altitude over 40,000 feet is not for everyone. Ask Crash. It took him a while and he’s very good. It takes a very strong stomach, too |
| Elf Crusader | I think it might’ve been donner |
| Santa Claus | I’m not really sure, you’d have to ask them. |
| Elf Ulan | Will Elf Victor organize all of the test flight reindeer? |
| Elf Crusader | I’ve written on roller coasters no problem. Airplanes no problem. But a sleigh at 40,000 feet has to be cold |
| Santa Claus | Donner is a notoriously light eater on our flight every year. He’s a big reindeer and has a hearty appetite. But he’s got…um, issues…with food prepared by people he doesn’t know. |
| Elf Crusader | I don’t speak reindeer. At least not to my knowledge anyway |
| Santa Claus | The test flight reindeer are all organized and Elf Victor led that effort. It is a big job. |
| Elf Crusader | All I know is a hoof print left behind was huge |
| Santa Claus | Then I guess there is room for your zoology skills to grow. |
| Elf Crusader | I’ve been told I have a way with animals. Like a sixth sense. Sort of like I know what they’re feeling and thinking |
| Elf Crusader | Yes sir |
| Mrs. Claus | Elf Crusader. I know the desire to ride in a sleigh is strong with many. I understand that. I know a little something about it and can tell you it is harder than you can imagine. |
| Elf Crusader | I heard Roger has another project for me ,do you know what that is |
| Santa Claus | You mean you’re a monkey whisperer or something like that? |
| Elf Ulan | Wow, Elf Victor works challenge but great! |
| Elf Crusader | I’m guessing its like riding in a space shuttle .some thing I’ve never done |
| Elf Crusader | Well Kinda |
| Santa Claus | Mrs. Claus is being modest. She is a sleigh pilot and a very skilled one. She put years of work into it. |
| Elf Ulan | Santa, do you think reindeer like a massage on them? |
| Elf Crusader | Except more To do with animals native to Minnesota and basic animals like birds, wolves, cougars, snakes,owls,deer, buffalo |
| Santa Claus | That’s awesome. Then yes, learning the language of reindeer is possible for you. Glad to hear you are gifted in this area and grateful for those skills. |
| Elf Crusader | Thank you sir |
| Santa Claus | Sometimes. To be honest, reindeer are kind of skiddish and sometimes very shy. They are loners, many of them. A massage is best applied when there is an injury but a healthy reindeer after a long flight isn’t really interested in that. |
| Elf Crusader | Ernest, Max told me that elf Roger has a project for me. do you know what it is |
| Santa Claus | I’ll let Elf Roger tell you that. Crusader. |
| Elf Crusader | Who is the fastest on the team? Is it comet |
| Santa Claus | It’s a training thing for other elves. |
| Elf Crusader | No problem sir |
| Elf Crusader | Oh that sounds fun |
| Santa Claus | Comet is quite fast, yes. But Blitzen is usually the fastest. Sometimes Donner. Those two compete a lot and are very close to the same. |
| Elf Crusader | And please tell the reindeer I said hello |
| Elf Ernest | Folks, our time with Santa and Mrs. Claus is about up. Any last minute questions? |
| Elf Ulan | Yeah, I heard they are shy. I have a pet massage therapist certificate, so if they are okay I want to do it for them some day^^ |
| Elf Crusader | Oh and please say a special hello to comet and Rudolph ( they are my favorites) |
| Santa Claus | Oooh…that’s different! Maybe Elf Crusader will hire you to work in the North Pole Zoology Department as a therapist. |
| Elf Crusader | I’d love to Santa! I could use some help! |
| Santa Claus | I will. Maybe one day we can orchestrate a chat to take questions for the reindeer. That would be interesting! |
| Elf Ernest | WOW!!! |
| Elf Ulan | Wow, really? |
| Elf Crusader | Definitely will be |
| Santa Claus | Never say never. Good elves are hard to find! |
| Elf Crusader | Sounds to me like Santa is on board with a zoology department at the pole! |
| Mrs. Claus | Thank you, everyone, for your kindness today. |
| Elf Ernest | Yes, thank you all for being here! |
| Santa Claus | Merry Christmas everyone! |
| Elf Crusader | Love and blessings Mr. and Mrs. clause! |
| Elf Ernest | Thanks everyone!!! |
Thank you, Elf Ernest, Elf Trixie, Mrs. Claus, and Santa! It was fantastic to talk with all of you. I’d love to help Mrs. Claus anytime! I’m an elf of tracking Santa for Santa, but I also want to help her to make elves at the North Pole departments happier. I’m looking forward to her crochet workshop together! And thank you, Santa, for bringing me some eggnog this year! I’m always thankful for you all. I’ll continue to try to be a better elf for Santa’s mission successfully and others. And I wish I could work as a therapist for elf reindeer or other jobs if they need it someday. XD Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all again!