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…
Santa's Lists
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Santa’s Lists

Of all the questions received at the North Pole none is asked more than this one: “Am I on the naughty list?” A variation of that question is, “Am I on the nice list?” The News Department at the North Pole focuses on the news…
50 Days Until Santa's Launch
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50 Days Until Santa’s Launch

North Pole Flight Command has issued their first alert of Santa’s official launch countdown – which happens with just 50 days to go until launch time. While to the public it looks a routine news post behind the scenes things are put…
Elf Bernard Chat
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Elf Bernard Chat Rescheduled

Due to technical difficulties at the North Pole, the chat with Elf Bernard in North Pole Chat was not held. Elves and site users could not get into the chat room. The chat has been rescheduled for next Sunday at 3:30pm EDT, right after the scheduled…
Back-up Team of Reindeer
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Fierce Competition for Reindeer Backup Team

Competition among the reindeer for appointment to the back-up team is expected to be fierce. So far, more than 700 reindeer have applied to make the squad. The irony of this is that the back-up squad rarely gets to fly on Christmas Eve. Santa’s…
Halloween Pictures
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Fans Celebrate Halloween with the North Pole

The North Pole Halloween Party was held as costumed elves from all over the North Pole attended at the North Pole Events Center. The highlight of the party was a large screen featuring images of happy people from around the world who sent in…
Different Kind of Halloween
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North Pole Celebrates Halloween

It is a different kind of Halloween at the North Pole this year.   Usually this is just a partial work day, with many elves requesting the day off of work to be home with the families to work on costume and Halloween party plans. There…
Workshop is 89 Days Behind
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Workshop is 89 Days Behind

The Workshop Crisis Management Task Force reports today that Santa’s workshop is 89 days behind with 54 days remaining until Santa’s launch. A frustrating week for elves in Santa’s workshop as production quotas designed to make…