Bah Humbug Virus Hits the North Pole
With Operation Merry Christmas underway Elf Dr. Spock is worried.
It seems that several elves have come down with the Bah Hum Bug Virus and he is afraid that the number is going to grow. I sat down with him in his office a few hours ago…
Who is in charge when Santa leaves the North Pole?
I was shocked when Elf Hugo came walking into my office this morning with a cart that contained 22 bags of letters. We do get a lot of mail here in the newsroom but we’ve never had that much in a single day. When I asked about them Hugo…
Christmas Countdown Has Begun!
At exactly midnight North Pole time, Santa walked into the workshop to keep alive a tradition that started centuries ago. He walked over and removed the cover from the official North Pole countdown clock and pushed the button turning the clock…
Operation Merry Christmas 2012 Gets Off to a Fast Start
With full tummies and happy hearts folks were up early today at the North Pole to get Operation Merry Christmas 2012 rolling.
Over at Santa's Stables the day began in the dark as Elf Victor roused the A-team of reindeer into an early morning…
50 Foot Tall Christmas Tree Wins the Golden Light Bulb
Late last night all of the elves gathered downtown for the North Pole lighting ceremony. It was a great ceremony with elf Wally and his band The Scissors performing a selection of Christmas songs before Santa took the stage and flipped the…
Who will win the Golden Light Bulb?
The North Pole Lighting Contest has long been one of the fiercest competitions here at the North Pole. The serious contenders spend all year planning and building their displays. Then in the weeks leading up to the contest they spend every…
North Pole Prepares Thanksgiving Celebration
Hearts are merry today at the North Pole as the excitement for Thanksgiving builds. For many here nothing says "Christmas is here!" like the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Tomorrow we begin year #21 of our tradition of tracking Santa Claus.…
Excitement Builds as North Pole Prepares for Light Competition
It is a busy Saturday at the North Pole as folks here are working on their lights, Christmas trees and yard decorations in advance of the big lighting ceremony at the North Pole later next week. Every year, Santa flips the switch on the lights…
North Pole Still Cleaning Up from Epic Halloween Celebration
What a crazy night at the North Pole!
The Annual Halloween party is usually a fun event but things really went nuts with this year's event. Santa's decision to use a theme for all the costumes was very inspired. The theme this year was "Noah's…
North Pole Gathers for Festive Halloween Party
It is Halloween at the North Pole and we're expecting a big crowd tonight.
The theme for this year's party is "Noah's Ark" and we expect to see a lot of animal costumes this year. Santa decided to use a theme for this year's party in hopes…
Santa Visits Ships at Sea as He Rockets North to Greenland
Santa might be moving at a slightly slower pace but he's still working. Even the tiniest ships in the Atlantic are getting visits from Santa at this time as he heads to Greenland.
Meanwhile, out of Europe and Africa, where Santa's visits…
Santa Visits West Africa
The coast areas of West Africa -- Cape Verde, the city of Accra, etc -- are all reporting a Merry Christmas at this hour. Santa enjoys tremendous popularity in this part of the world and they are happy when he comes.
Things are starting…
