Entries by Elf Ernest
Tracking Department Issues the First Bedtime Warning
In a sign that Santa Claus must be close to launching the sleigh we just received word that Santa’s Tracking Department has issued the first bedtime warning of Operation Merry Christmas 2011. According to this data release from the tracking center, kids in the deep south pacific and in Antartica near the South Pole are […]
Elf Gloria Declares the Bells Perfectly Tuned
At this point we would usually be talking about Santa’s final inspection of the sleigh before taking off. But since there’s been a delay we have the opportunity to tell you a little more detail about the preparation for the sleigh. Each year a new sleigh is used and with the new sleigh always comes […]
Elves Happy Santa is Delayed
A cheer went up at Santa’s Workshop and in the Wrapping Department when the announcement went over the loudspeak that Santa would delay his launch. Elf Bernard calls the delay “a blessing” as he kept the Workshop busy. The Wrapping Department, as Elf Wally says, can only work as fast as the Workshop puts it […]
Santa Delays Flight, Blames Supersonic Sleigh
Santa just called. He said he was still in bed and looking forward to sleeping just a little bit longer. He said that since testing out the new sleigh he doesn’t have to leave as early as he has in years past. In fact, he’s afraid of getting bored because this year’s sleigh is so […]
Christmas Morning Approaches in the Far East
With Santa scheduled to launch in about an hour we’re receiving reports of festive Christmas Eve celebrations taking place around the world. In fact, in the Far East it is nearly bed-time and the end of Christmas Eve celebrations and in the West Christmas Eve celebrations are yet to begin. We are about to embark […]
Decorations Prepared for the North Pole Christmas Eve Party
It’s already Christmas Eve in various parts of the world but we call Christmas Eve the time when Santa takes off. Once he launches, we begin the “Christmas Eve Party” at the North Pole and it doesn’t end until Santa returns home and we have “Christmas Day”. That’s just the way we do it here. […]
Elf Victor Puts Reindeer Down for A Nap
In an effort keep the reindeer as healthy as possible Elf Victor has taken Santa’s A-Team into the Sleigh Barn to special stalls placed there to help them rest before taking flight. This is a sign that Santa’s launch is not far away. Elf Victor says that Santa’s A-Team is raring to go and feeling […]
False Reports of Santa in the Skies Come in From Around the World
An excited world is sending a variety of false reports to the North Pole at this hour. Claims that Santa has been seen in the skies over Beirut, London, Wellington and Elko, Nevada USA have posted to Santa Central in just the past two minutes. All of those reports are false because Mrs. Claus insists […]
Elf Families Begin Gathering for Santa’s Launch
For some, it might be reminiscent of gathering to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July. Folks come out of their homes, carrying lawn chairs and bringing food, all smiling and festively greeting others looking for a big show in the sky very soon. Except this is the North Pole, these are elves, and […]
Workshop, Tracking and Wrapping Still Hard at Work
As the hours to countdown continue to fall the eyes of the world remain on the North Pole. The world wants to know if Santa will be ready in time. At this hour I’ve checked in with nearly all departments. The Workshop lights continue to be on and things are buzzing there at a very […]
Christmas Eve Dawns in the Pacific
It is now Christmas Eve morning in New Zealand. The countdown for folks in the Far East starts a lot sooner for them than for anyone else. This fact isn’t lost on anyone at the North Pole. As folks there awaken in a few hours to the wonderous day of Christmas Eve the elves at […]
Tracking Santa Online 35 Years
