
Blizzard Rolls into the North Pole
Elf Billy's weather forecast was accurate: the blizzard warning for the North Pole predicted it would hit at this hour, more than 60 minutes after Santa was scheduled to leave. But Santa is still here on the ground and if he takes off in the…

Kids in New Zealand Urged to Go to Sleep
The Tracking Department has just issued another bed time warning: New Zealanders should be getting to bed!
It is approaching late evening in New Zealand. It will be Christmas morning there in just a few hours and I calculate that most kids…

Santa and Reindeer Still Napping
Our last report notwithstanding we still have to report that Santa and the reindeer remain resting at this hour. I spoke to Elf Victor a little while ago and he said Santa was very clear that he was not to awaken the reindeer until Santa calls…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Good news! Rudolph Flying Around the North Pole
Rudolph was among the 5 A-team reindeer to be diagnosed with the Sleigh Bell Virus yesterday but just moments ago I saw him flying laps around the flagpole in the middle of the North Pole. I couldn't believe it so I rushed over to the stables…

Santa Tends to Reindeer Personally
With just hours to go until liftoff Santa should be working with Elf Billy on finalizing his route and receiving all of the latest weather updates. Instead Santa is in the stables personally tending to all of the sick reindeer. I tried to…