Donner Dominates
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Donner Dominates at the Reindeer Games

The first day in the medal rounds at the Reindeer Games was all about Donner. He dominated the running and jumping events, even getting the best of Blitzen who traditionally does well in this category. Blitzen was gracious in defeat,…
Elf Bernard and Santa Trackers
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Elf Bernard and Santa Trackers

Elf Bernard was in North Pole Chat yesterday and he created a lot of discussions among tracker elves for his comments about how tracking Santa for Santa will be different this year. In this episode of the North Pole Podcast Elf Frank…
Rudolph Off to a Fast Start at the Reindeer Games
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Rudolph Off to a Fast Start at the Reindeer Games

The Reindeer Games kicked off today with qualifying rounds. That means they ran heats to qualify reindeer for the medal rounds, because there are so many reindeer competing this year. The qualifying rounds take most of the day and they…
Elf Bernard Explains the Crisis in Santa’s Workshop
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Elf Bernard Explains the Crisis in Santa’s Workshop

Elf Bernard, head elf in Santa's workshop, in a rare appearance in North Pole Chat, took believers' questions and explained why the workshop is so behind this year. Elf Bernard also dropped hints that tracker elves this year might experience…
Elf Hugo Chat
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Elf Hugo Discusses Messaging Santa

Elf Hugo, postmaster at the North Pole Post Office, came to North Pole Chat to discuss the many ways to message Santa. He talked about the new feature on SantaUpdate.com called Shout Outs, where believers who send in emails, texts and wish lists…
Shout Outs
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North Pole Post Office Announces Shout Outs

The North Pole Post Office has launched a new service this week called Shout Outs. Shout Outs are a way for the North Pole Post Office to communicate with believers and allow them to see confirmation that a message, text or wish list…
Costume Contest
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Halloween Costume Contest Winner Announced

We are very excited to announce the winner of the North Pole Halloween Party Costume Contest for this year. Her name is Maddie, she is from Greenville, New York, USA and she is 3 years old. We all just fell in love with her and her lighted pumpkin…
Opening Ceremonies for the Reindeer Games
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Reindeer Games Opening Ceremonies Held

Opening ceremonies for the Annual Reindeer Games were held today. The games begin tomorrow with elimination rounds in the speed trials. The games were heralded by a parade of champions, showcasing the last 25 winners. Blizten led the…
Become an Elf
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How to Become an Elf

To become an elf is the dream of many believers. We think we can help with that. But before you do it there are some things you need to understand. Elf life is not for everyone. It is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. And elves…
Operation Merry Christmas
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Understanding Operation Merry Christmas

Operation Merry Christmas is something many new visitors to SantaUpdate.com struggle to understand. For the young visitor, Santa makes all the toys with the help of a few elves and then delivers them with the help of a few reindeer. Operation…
Santa's Workshop is 79 Days Behind
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Santa’s Workshop is 79 Days Behind

The Workshop Crisis Management Task Force reports today that Santa’s workshop is 79 days behind with 47 days remaining until Santa’s launch. Elf Bernard, head elf in Santa’s Workshop, says that the 10 days picked up in the past…
7 Weeks Until Christmas
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7 Weeks Until Christmas

Merry Christmas, gang – there are just 7 weeks until Christmas now! This week we’re gearing up for the Reindeer Games. So many reindeer are here now. They are returning from service in bringing supplies to the North Pole to help in…