Christmas Production
My head elf was busy at his desk when I entered with a hearty, “Morning Bernard. Ready for our pre-Christmas check-in on all the workshops?” “I sure am,” he answered with a grin. “I finished looking over the reports and made a record of the things we need to check.” I examined the list and …
Gingerbread
The scent of gingerbread lingered in the hallway as I stopped by the kitchen. “Santa!” Blanche hollered above the racket of a blender. “Good to see you.” Grinning, the elf in charge of the kitchen walked over and gave me a hug. “Isn’t this fantastic? The section in my kitchen is finally set up for …
Mixed Magic
Looking over the production reports from the workshops, I heard a knock and yelled, “Come on in.” “You wanted to see us, Santa?” Rackem asked as he and his buddy, Gaucho, entered my office. “Yes, I did,” I responded and laid down the reports. “It’s less than two months until Christmas, and we will be …
Santa’s Lost Key
The Yellow Magic Fairy Dust had just arrived from the Arctic Fairies. When I opened the door to my safe to store the dust, glowing colors of red, blue, green, and yellow dust already inside spilled out. “I love that glow.” I chuckled and clicked the door shut. Returning to read the letters I had …
No Snowshoes
Walking up to the south entrance, Bootsie, one of the cobblers who makes shoes for everyone at the North Pole, was placing a pair of snowshoes back on the rack. “How’s the weather outside today,” I asked. “It’s beautiful out there today,” he told me. “We did get some fresh snow overnight, so make sure …
Great Rocking Horse Race
“Santa, what time does the rocking horse race begin?” my wife asked as she placed a sheet of cookies in the oven. “The elves have finished setting up the race course. Starting time is 4:00.” “Can’t wait for all the action.” Laughing, Anya clapped her hands. “There’s so much excitement in the air,” I said …
Tempers Flare
Tatler was walking past the stuffed animal toy shop on his way to his job in the reindeer barn, when he heard Stanley and Brixton yelling at each other. It appeared they both thought of themselves as the best at making stuffed animals, and their tempers were flaring. Thinking that Bernard, my head elf, should …
Magic Pen
“This has been a good summer meeting,” I announced and watched my department heads pack up to leave. “But I think you have forgotten our tradition.” Everyone stopped what they were doing. “Remember, the last thing on the agenda is time for any of the elves we invited to speak about whatever is on their …
Christmas Storm
The Summer sun was shining brightly as I walked across the courtyard. I noticed Lyra sitting on a bench near the gazebo, and called out, “Good morning.” Lyra turned and smiled. “Hi, Santa. It sure is a beautiful day.” “I agree. Mind if I take in the warm sun with you?” “I’d be honored Santa,” …
Snowflakes
It was a beautiful morning for a stroll. As my wife and I walked around a snow bank, we found Nippy, Polar Pete, and Heddy sitting and talking. “Well good morning, my friends,” I said. “Hello Santa and Ms. Claus,” the three of them responded in unison. “Would you like to join us?” Pete asked …
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