Elf Talent Show
Approaching the kitchen, I could see my wife singing into a wooden spoon, gracefully dancing around the room. “Are we in a good mood today?” Startled, Anya stopped and smiled. “Today is North Pole Day, and the elves have their Talent Show tonight.” “Do you plan on being in it?” “Of course not, Santa! I …
Santa’s Replacement
My wife and I were having our breakfast in the dining hall when we noticed a little commotion among some of the elves. “What is that all about?” Anya wondered aloud. Suddenly, a loud voice announced, “I don’t understand why everyone acts like Santa’s job is impossible.” Elliott, one of our newest elves, stood up …
Different Strokes
After lunch, my wife and I decided to take a quick tour of the workshops to check on the elves. Walking towards the workshop, Ms. Claus slipped her arm through mine. “I’ve been thinking a lot about our elves here at the North Pole, and Santa, I’m amazed how different they all are.” “That,” I …
The Aurora Wells
When I arrived at the monitoring station at Aurora Ridge, the Northern Lights shimmered in the night sky, but faintly. The greens had paled, the violets had thinned, the yellows had whitened. “Santa… something’s wrong,” Fixens, head of maintenance said, adjusting his goggles. “I don’t like it,” Bernard added. “The pattern’s breaking.” Quinten didn’t even …
Time Machine
The workshops had fallen silent, the last toy trains had been polished, and the elves were now enjoying mugs of cocoa. Settling into my chair, I noticed a flicker of light coming from the far end of the research building. Curiosity got the better of me, and I made my way towards Quentin’s Research and …
S’more Wishes
When Ms. Claus and I arrived in the courtyard for the nightly fire, the elves were already busy making their s’mores. “Look at mine,” Tinsel shouted to us. “I made a double decker!” “I don’t think you’ll get your mouth around that one,” I quickly responded laughing. After settling into our chairs to enjoy the …
The Large Crate
Leaving Elf University, I heard a frantic, “Santa! Come quick!” Following the hum of excited voices in the near distance, I noticed Jellybean heading my way. “What is it? Is there a problem?” I asked. “No, nothing like that, something exciting.” She grabbed my arm and pulled me in the direction of the gazebo. “It’s …
Lost Snowman
The North Pole was ablaze with sunlight. After finishing my morning cocoa, I stepped outside to enjoy this change in weather and headed to check on the Board Games Workshop. In the distance, I saw Polar Pete lumbering towards Christmas Village and walked over to meet him. “Hello my friend. Now that our season for …
The Great Spirit Dip
“You look sad, Santa,” Anya said as we strolled through the courtyard of Christmas Village. “I guess. The letters I’ve been reading from children have left me feeling down. It happens every year when the joy left over from Christmas fades away. That’s when children and their parents get cranky after being cooped up during …
Elf Inspection
“Something is wrong with the elves, Santa!” my wife announced as my office door flew open. “Well good afternoon to you as well,” I responded, shocked by her hurried entrance. “Sorry Santa.” Anya shook her head. “It hasn’t been good so far. I was just in the kitchen and the elves were staring into space. …
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