Last week’s Reindeer Games were won by The Mighty Mick, a two year old reindeer of massive size who surprised everyone with an inspired performance. But The Mighty Mick did not win on the strength of his body. He won due to the size of his heart. Last winter I wrote a feature titled the […]
Cookies for Santa is a long-standing tradition. But you would not believe how many questions we get about cookies and Santa every year. In fact, Mrs. Claus was at the North Pole Community Events center today giving a class titled “Cookies for Santa”. It seems some people are so worried about getting it wrong that […]
It has been several years since the North Pole has experienced an outbreak of the dreaded Bah Humbug Virus. But officials at the North Pole Health Clinic are taking no chances. Tonight elves is lined up to get shots to avoid getting the disease. For months they have been publicizing the need for elves to […]
There are just 4 weeks left until Christmas and things here are so busy at the North Pole. I don’t even know where to start. I guess I’ll tell you first about Trixie, my reindeer. I got to see her this week for Thanksgiving. She came home with the others from the test flight teams […]
It’s five weeks until Christmas, kids. FIVE WEEKS!!!! Yikes. Thanksgiving is kind of like a barrier on the calendar – a big ole stop sign. It is a moment in Christmas time that makes you step back for just a moment and then – BAM! – it’s full on Christmas. I love it. I can […]
Just 6 weeks now until Christmas, gang. Have you sent your wish list in to Santa yet? Now might be a good time to start thinking about it. I stopped by the North Pole Post Office this week and spoke with my good friend, Elf Hugo. Elf Hugo has quite the elf story. He worked […]
Hi ho! 7 weeks to go! Yep, just 7 weeks now until Christmas. It’s so exciting! Let’s talk about the two things happening right now that nearly every elf at the North Pole is working on. No, not Christmas (though they are working on that like crazy). I’m talking about the Christmas light decorating contest […]
Just 8 weeks now until Christmas – can’t wait! I told you last week I would tell you about Halloween at the North Pole. It’s happening. It’s snowing like a bugger outside but we’ve got pumpkins and the orange and black everywhere. It’s the spooky season for sure. The North Pole every year has a […]
Hi gang! 9 weeks left now until Christmas. I was going to talk some more about Halloween but, honestly, there are some bigger things of Christmas to share with you. As you may know, the test flights of Santa’s sleigh are happening and they have been flying since July. That’s not really new, although I […]
Ten weeks remain until Christmas! And we’re turning the corner to the single digits in our weekly countdown. Can you believe it? Halloween is on the mind of everyone around here at the North Pole. As you know, it is a huge event. I don’t know why but some are wondering about the date. Halloween […]
11 weeks until Christmas! Can ya believe it??? This weekend has so many Christmas things going on. First of all, Santa and Mrs. C have headed out to Canada to celebrate Thanksgiving, as is their tradition every year. Mrs. Claus has family there and they love taking this trip every year. And Santa just loves […]
Just 12 weeks remain until Christmas and right now we’re in reindeer heaven at the North Pole. The reindeer are back! All of them are now here. That’s breaking news and you hear it here first, kids. I went over to the Reindeer Barn earlier today because I was told my reindeer, Trixie, was due […]
