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24 Hours to Santa's Launch

The North Pole Command Center officially announces the final countdown to Santa's launch 24 hours from now. Flight control reports all systems are go and conditions are good for Santa's flight. "The next 24 hours are very important," Elf…
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Santa Returns Home for a Brief Rest

Santa has returned home for a brief rest and to check on things as they are progressing. It may be the last time we see him before he launches in a little more than 24 hours. Mrs. Claus wants to get some last minute measurements from him so…
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North Pole Post Office Slammed with Last Minute Mail

Elf Hugo reports that activity is brisk in Santa's Post Office. Letters "by the millions" are pouring in to Santa from all over the world. "We have faxes, emails, text messages, letters, packages, drawings, plates of cookies -- you name…
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Santa Still Needs Help Naming the Sleigh

Santa's sleigh is still being prepared for his Christmas flight and one of the last details that gets decided upon is what to name Santa's sleigh. Santa likes to give his sleigh a name before he takes off every Christmas and he wants your help…
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Wrapping Department Reports Huge Backlog

The Wrapping Department at the North Pole is a huge mess at this hour. We kind of knew it would be. "It is hard not to feel worried," Elf Wally said. "We got such a late start due to how things unfolded this year. We will go as fast as we…
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Tracking Center Readies for Santa's Launch

We just received word from Santa's Tracking Center -- the maps are up, the command center is staffed and the countdown is on to Santa's Launch. Between now and when Santa launches the tracking center will begin setting up reporting stations…
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Santa Declares the Show Must Go On!

Santa is doing his best to keep things organized at the North Pole. With just hours now until Santa launches folks here are very worried about Santa being able to deliver. Santa's Workshop is still behind, Santa's mail hasn't moved in days and…
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North Pole Weather Holds Back Sleigh Prep

Snow is piling up to record amounts at the North Pole. Drifts in some places have so far exceeded 20 feet. Elf Billy in the North Pole Weather Center says the wind has been a bigger problem than the snow. He said only about 28 inches have actually…
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Elf Grumbles Suggests Fewer People in Santa's Workshop

Santa's workshop is operating by candle light but hearts are all merry as progress is being made on Operation Merry Christmas. "We set a new record," Elf Bernard. "We have made more toys the past 24 hours than ever before. We have never…
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Santa Rushes Help to Workshop as Storm Builds

The snow is already starting to pile up at the North Pole. The winds that Elf Billy is predicting will hit us have not yet picked up and Santa is working with Elf Quinton and Elf Victor to rush more elves to the North Pole to help with things…
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Reindeer Babies Being Born in Record Numbers

We're having babies at the North Pole -- lots and lots of babies! Baby reindeer, that is. Just like last year there are a great many baby reindeer joining the ranks of Santa's reindeer during the Christmas season. Elf Victor is very, very excited.…
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Samuel Wins the Reindeer Games

Early this morning the final event of the reindeer games was held and when the snow on the activity field settled, we had one of the closest finishes in years. With a 12th place average finish we are pleased to announce that the overall champion…