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!

EMERGENCY! REINDEER MISSING!

Ajax and Scoooby Not In Manger

by Eugene Elf

Timbo Elf stood in the center of the North Pole square, ringing his bell and yelling "Reindeer are missing! Reindeer are missing!" until the square was filled with elves.

"Enough of that!" said Santa as he pushed his way towards the big Elf. "Tell me what's going on."

"Well, I was in the stables after today's Reindeer Games." said Timbo, "and I thought I'd drop in to see how they're doing, but they weren't there! I looked around--even up in the rafters--they're missing, so I thought: 'what should I do?' and then I thought, 'I should let everyone know,' and then I thought, 'How should I do that?' and then I thought, 'Grab a bell and ring it until help came,' and then I grabbed a bell, and..."

"Yes, we understand." interrupted Bernard. "But could you answer one question: who are 'they?'

"The reindeer," said Timbo. "The ones that are missing."

"Yes, but what we're asking is which reindeer are missing?" said Santa.

"Scooby and Ajax," said Timbo, "just like it says in the sub-headline."

Santa and the Elves all crowded into the stables. In the stall in the back, there were no reindeer--just an indentation in the straw that showed where the reindeer were lying.

[by Eugene Elf]

"What happened to them?" asked Bernard Elf.

"I don't know," said Timbo. "That's why I was ringing the bell."

Holly Elf was looking around the stable. "Look here!" she shouted, and pointed to a big footprint on the ground. "It looks like an abominable snowman's footprint!"

"I'll get all the other reindeer harnessed up--we'll go out and hunt for them," said Timbo.

"No, that's not necessary," said Santa. "We need the reindeer to do their normal schedule of activities--including getting the mail, and even the Reindeer Games. I have an idea about where we might find our two missing friends."

"Three missing friends," said Holly. She picked something up from the stable, and handed it to Santa, who looked at it, sniffed it, and then tasted it.

"Hmmm. A mustard-covered strawberry. I think Waldo may be missing, too."

What happened at the stable? Where are the reindeer and Waldo? Who would do such a thing? Keep reading The North Pole Times to find out!

-- More News --

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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