Crafts for Kids!

Create your own holiday mystery with the Super Secret Decoder Wheel, inspired by Super Secret Jack Spinner, the Specialized Sleuth, and his Mighty Sidekick Zachery, the Kosmic Kid! This fun DIY project lets kids unlock secret messages just like their favorite holiday heroes. Perfect for classroom activities, party games, or family craft time, the Decoder Wheel encourages creativity and problem-solving. Kids will love using their new decoding skills to send festive messages or create personalized puzzles, just like the Mighty Duo!

Sponge Painted Snowman

Get creative with this fun and easy Sponge Painted Snowman craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project uses simple sponges and paint to create a festive snowman masterpiece. A great addition to your holiday crafts collection, it’s ideal for classrooms, home decorations, or as a unique gift for friends and family. Celebrate the winter season with this cheerful, hands-on craft that adds a personal touch to your Christmas festivities.

Sock Snowman

Create a charming Sock Snowman with this easy holiday craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project turns simple socks into adorable snowmen, making it a fun and festive activity for the Christmas season. Great for holiday classrooms, craft parties, or homemade gifts, this Sock Snowman craft adds a personal touch to your decorations and brings the magic of winter right to your home.

Santa's Sleigh Craft

Create a magical Christmas tradition with this Santa's Sleigh Craft! Perfect for kids, this simple yet fun DIY project lets little ones build their own Santa sleigh using easy-to-find materials. Ideal for holiday classrooms, family activities, or festive decorations, this craft brings the North Pole to life and adds a touch of Christmas magic to your celebrations

Santa Paper Plate Mask

Bring Santa to life with this fun and easy DIY Santa Paper Plate Mask craft! Perfect for kids, this simple craft lets little ones create their own Santa mask using a paper plate and basic supplies. Ideal for holiday parties, classroom activities, or festive dress-up play, this craft is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and add some extra cheer to your celebrations!

The Snow Fairy might help you

Now go away and leave me alone

by Marija Elf

Waldo found the polar bear and woke him. As you remember, Waldo, Mikee, and Gizmo met Yeti somewhere in the icy wilderness. She knew nothing about the new elf girl but gave the elves the first clue. They needed to find the polar bear and be quiet while doing so. Well, that was the problem. Waldo found him, but he wasn’t so quiet.

Still sleepy and cross, the polar bear covered his ears with his paws. Poor Waldo was still screaming.

“Aaaaaaah! Please, don’t hurt Santa’s elf!” Waldo begged.

“Oh, poor Santa; how does he ever get to sleep? What an annoying tiny creature!” the polar bear mumbled and turned to the other side.

Poor Waldo rolled down the polar bear’s back into the deep snow.

“Please, Mr. Polar bear,” Mikee implored. “We need your help.”

“What kind of help?”

Mikee and Gizmo told him the whole story about the great mess at the North Pole.

“Oh, that’s why my Thanksgiving turkey wasn’t crispy! Even my pudding was a disaster!”

[by Marija Elf]

“Pudding?” Waldo peeked out of the snow with wide eyes.

“I’ve seen no new elf girl nor heard of her. The Snow Fairy might help you; she lives over the hill. Now go away and leave me alone!” the polar bear demanded before falling back asleep.

Mikee and Gizmo pulled poor Waldo out of snow and moved on. They went over the hill, but there was no trace of the Snow Fairy. They kept navigating hill after hill until there were no hills left. Cold and tired, the elves saw nothing but endless snow and vast wilderness all around.

“We’re lost?” Mikee suggested.

Yes, the elves were lost with no clue of where to go and no way to get there. They were out in the open with no shelter and no one to help. Who knows what ghastly creatures were lurking in the darkness, ready to pounce. Dangers abound.

What do you think will happen? Will they find the Snow Fairy? Does more danger lie ahead?

Come back TOMORROW to get the latest news ONLY on the North Pole Times!

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas: Pipers Piping

Published Sunday January 04, 2026

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Santa and the elves learn about the eleven faithful disciples of Jesus, symbolized by pipers piping, spreading love and faith.

On the Tenth Day of Christmas: Lords Leaping

Published Saturday January 03, 2026

On the tenth day of Christmas, Santa and the elves learn about the Ten Commandments, symbolized by lords leaping, teaching us to live with love, respect, and faith.

On the Ninth Day of Christmas: Ladies Dancing

Published Friday January 02, 2026

On the ninth day of Christmas, Santa and the elves discover the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, symbolized by ladies dancing, teaching love, joy, and kindness.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas: Maids a-Milking

Published Thursday January 01, 2026

On the eighth day of Christmas, Santa and the elves discover the Eight Beatitudes, symbolized by maids milking reindeer, teaching humility, kindness, and love.

Santa Tracker

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