Stories from the North Pole

“Everything is fine, Santa. With the recent overhaul, the mail system is running smoothly.“ “That’s what I like to hear,” I said and gave my wife a hug. As we continued to talk, Blanche burst through the door in tears. “The Lumikori spice from Lapland never arrived today. The delivery was lost,” she wailed. “I …

Continue reading "Don’t Drink The Water"

“Are you ready?” I called out as Anya slipped into the room with her overnight bag. “You bet. This is going to be so much fun celebrating Halloween in the elves’ home town, Elfkoti, in the Korvatuntori Mountains.” I stepped back and smiled. “You look amazing as a snow sorceress. Those twinkling stars look great …

Continue reading "Halloween Lapland Style"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ms. Claus and I have decided to take some time, before the rush of the Christmas Season, to explore some of the National Parks in the United States. So, not being at the North Pole, I will be taking some time off from writing stories. My next story will be posted on Saturday …

Continue reading "Santa’s Friends Go Home"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ms. Claus and I have decided to take some time, before the rush of the Christmas Season, to explore some of the National Parks in the United States. So, not being at the North Pole, I will be taking some time off from writing stories. My next story will be posted on Saturday …

Continue reading "Wiggle & Waddle Get Homesick"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ms. Claus and I have decided to take some time, before the rush of the Christmas Season, to explore some of the National Parks in the United States. So, not being at the North Pole, I will be taking some time off from writing stories. My next story will be posted on Saturday …

Continue reading "Penguins Meet Polar Pete"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ms. Claus and I have decided to take some time, before the rush of the Christmas Season, to explore some of the National Parks in the United States. So, not being at the North Pole, I will be taking some time off from writing stories. My next story will be posted on Saturday …

Continue reading "Santa’s New Friends"

At the end of Summer, with production at the North Pole in full swing, I thought I’d catch up on how some of the children were doing as they headed back to school. I took my seat at The Claus Console and flipped the switch. Instead of humming, the console hissed, clanged, and shot out …

Continue reading "The Claus Console Breakdown"

Ms. Claus and I were out for our nightly walk around Christmas Village with our friends Nippy the Snowman, and Polar Pete. the fast-footed polar bear. Inhaling deeply, I enjoyed the scent of fresh pine, with a hint of cinnamon, until a sudden stench overpowered the air around us. “Do you smell that?” Pete twitched …

Continue reading "Malodor’s Derailing"

I was excited. The test flight for my sleigh was to take place in an hour. Slipping on my Santa gear, I walked out the west end exit and made my way towards Highstep’s office. “Better have my reindeer ready to take to the sky,” I announced while entering the barn. Highstep laughed as he …

Continue reading "Joy Ride"

It was late as I walked through the workshops to make sure everything was shut down properly. When I noticed a light glowing in the back of the bike and scooter workshop, I peeked around the corner and saw one of the newer elves, Pip, putting a hoverboard together. Always full of excitement and wonder, …

Continue reading "Things That Go Bump"