
Understanding Stocking Mail
Stocking mail always brings a lot of questions. It could be because we only use stocking mail when Santa allows us on Christmas Eve.
What is stocking mail?
It is a one-way communication service. When Santa gives the signal to use stocking…

Silly and Not-So-Silly Questions
Elves Frank Myrrh and Crash Murphy catch up on some of the many questions submitted by tens of thousands of believers via SantaUpdate.com the past several weeks.
They discuss elf magic and the abilities of Santa and his elves to do things…

Last Chat with Santa Sunday
We remind you that North Pole Chat will be busy on Sunday, starting at 3pm EST when Santa will be here for his final chat of the year. This is your last chance to chat with Santa before he launches!
As you can imagine these chats with…

Art from Around the World Sent to Santa
Since publishing reminders of free Christmas activities available on SantaUpdate.com we have seen a large increase in art submissions to the North Pole. If you want to send art to Santa please submit it here.
Santa, who is away from the North…

The Difference Between an Email and a Wish List
With Elf Hugo of the North Pole Post Office to visit North Pole Chat today there is little doubt that one of the things to be discussed will be the difference between an email and a wish list for Santa.
A wish list goes to Santa but it…

The Power of Christmas Cookies
There are many believers writing in good questions to the North Pole about cookies for Santa. Some are sending in recipes and a few are even sending actual cookies for Santa to test.
Santa appreciates it but you have to remember a few…

Santa Speaks of the Workshop Crisis
So much concerning mail is streaming into the North Pole Post Office about the crisis in Santa’s workshop that Santa himself has weighed in on the matter.
“Worries and concerns for the elves in the workshop is not something you should…

Elf on the Shelf to Be Addressed in North Pole Chat
It could be a very interesting time in North Pole Chat this coming Sunday. Elf Frank Myrrh of North Pole Radio News will be the guest at 3pm EST.
Elf Frank launched an investigation into Elf on the Shelf this week after reporting on a…

New Discoveries About Elf on the Shelf
Our North Pole Radio News report the other day about mail coming in to the North Pole about the Elf on the Shelf has resulted in an investigation and new discoveries about Elf on the Shelf.
For years on SantaUpdate.com we have avoided questions…

The Kringle Plan Gets to Work
Over the weekend North Pole Flight Command introduced something they call The Kringle Plan. It is an emergency plan put in place by Santa to help recover from the crisis in Santa’s Workshop.
Under the plan the first of several early…

What Santa Wants You to Know About Your Christmas Tree
On the first busy weekend of Christmas we have a tradition of talking about the importance of the Christmas tree, tips for it from Santa in the home and ways you can keep it an important part of your Christmas.
This annual reminder comes…

Operation Merry Christmas Kicks Off
Santa Claus and thousands of elves in Santa’s workshop gathered briefly in the atrium to hold a ceremony to open the delivery phase of Operation Merry Christmas.
From now until Santa’s launch time a large countdown clock slowly descends…



