Crowds Flock to Sleigh Barn to Watch Santa’s Launch
This news that Santa was up has unleashed a stampede to the Sleigh Barn. Folks are crowded all around inside the barn, up in the loft and around the perimeter of the building. It is a large building, capable of holding several hundred reindeer…
Blizzard Rolls into the North Pole
Elf Billy's weather forecast was accurate: the blizzard warning for the North Pole predicted it would hit at this hour, more than 60 minutes after Santa was scheduled to leave. But Santa is still here on the ground and if he takes off in the…
Santa and Reindeer Still Napping
Our last report notwithstanding we still have to report that Santa and the reindeer remain resting at this hour. I spoke to Elf Victor a little while ago and he said Santa was very clear that he was not to awaken the reindeer until Santa calls…
Elf Gloria Declares the Bells Perfectly Tuned
At this point we would usually be talking about Santa's final inspection of the sleigh before taking off. But since there's been a delay we have the opportunity to tell you a little more detail about the preparation for the sleigh.
Each…
Santa Delays Flight, Blames Supersonic Sleigh
Santa just called. He said he was still in bed and looking forward to sleeping just a little bit longer. He said that since testing out the new sleigh he doesn't have to leave as early as he has in years past. In fact, he's afraid of getting…
Christmas Morning Approaches in the Far East
With Santa scheduled to launch in about an hour we're receiving reports of festive Christmas Eve celebrations taking place around the world. In fact, in the Far East it is nearly bed-time and the end of Christmas Eve celebrations and in the…
False Reports of Santa in the Skies Come in From Around the World
An excited world is sending a variety of false reports to the North Pole at this hour. Claims that Santa has been seen in the skies over Beirut, London, Wellington and Elko, Nevada USA have posted to Santa Central in just the past two minutes.…
Elf Families Begin Gathering for Santa’s Launch
For some, it might be reminiscent of gathering to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July. Folks come out of their homes, carrying lawn chairs and bringing food, all smiling and festively greeting others looking for a big show in the sky very…
Santa Heads in for a Long Winter’s Nap
I was walking over to the stables a few minutes ago when I ran into Santa. He said that he was just checking on the team one last time before he went to bed. He said the next time he will see them is when he walks out to get in the sleigh.…
Mrs. Claus Cranks Out a Record Volume of Sugar Cookies
We've been so busy here at the North Pole that it has been a while since we checked in on Mrs. Claus. This is one of the biggest days of the year for her because she personally oversees getting Santa ready to fly. With all the reindeer problems…
Elves Rush to Get Santa’s Sleigh Ready
I just spoke with Elf Quinton. While the crisis unfolded with the reindeer Elf Quinton and his team in Research and Development continued to work with Santa's new sleigh to stabilize the ride.
"I don't know," Elf Quinton said. "I just got…
New Sleigh Must Have Healthy Reindeer to Fly
It's late at night here at the North Pole but I ran across Elf Quinton pacing outside of his office. I could tell that something was bothering him so I stopped and asked him what was wrong.
"I just finished with the finishing touches on…
