Crafts for Kids!

Create your very own North Pole Times Elf Puppets with this fun and easy DIY craft! Perfect for kids and families, this festive project brings the beloved North Pole Times characters to life. Using simple materials, kids can make their own adorable elf puppets and put on a holiday puppet show. A wonderful holiday activity for classrooms, family gatherings, or as a special keepsake from the North Pole!

Christmas Heart Ornament Craft

Create heartfelt holiday memories with this easy DIY Christmas Heart Ornament Craft! Perfect for kids and families, this festive craft lets you design beautiful heart-shaped ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. Using simple materials, these handmade ornaments add a personal touch to your holiday décor. Ideal for classrooms, family crafting sessions, or as thoughtful gifts, this craft is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer!

Christmas Paper Ornaments

Bring the magic of the North Pole into your home with DIY Christmas Paper Ornaments featuring North Pole Times characters! This fun and easy craft lets kids and families create colorful, handmade ornaments inspired by your favorite North Pole elves. Perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree or giving as gifts, these paper ornaments add a festive, personal touch to your holiday décor. Great for classrooms, family crafting sessions, or holiday parties, this craft is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer!

Christmas Pop Up Cards

Create festive cheer with DIY Christmas Pop-Up Cards featuring North Pole Times characters! This fun and easy craft allows you to design unique, handmade pop-up cards that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Perfect for sending holiday greetings or giving as personalized gifts, these pop-up cards add a special touch to your Christmas celebrations. Whether crafting with kids, in the classroom, or at a holiday party, this simple craft is sure to delight family and friends alike!

Clothespin Snowman Craft

Create festive fun with this easy Clothespin Snowman Craft, perfect for kids and families during the holiday season! Using simple materials like clothespins, paint, and accessories, you can make charming little snowmen to decorate your home, Christmas tree, or even use as personalized gifts. This DIY craft is ideal for classroom activities, holiday parties, or as a fun family project to enjoy together. A creative way to bring a touch of winter magic to your Christmas celebrations!

Energetic Elves!

Elves race to make toys as Gizmo builds a rocket

by Elvin Elf

Listen to this story

Only 20 days remained until Christmas Eve, and the North Pole was buzzing louder than a peppermint beehive. With Santa still in orbit and the Appendapulator now busy building a rescue rocket, every elf in the workshop was working twice as hard — maybe three times, if you counted the ones sprinting between toy tables.

Toby Elf, Santa’s Chief Toymaking Elf, hurried up to Mrs. Claus with a clipboard under one arm and a measuring tape wrapped around his wrist.

“We’ve got every elf we can find making toys, Mrs. Claus,” Toby reported proudly. “They’re all working as fast as they can!”

Mrs. Claus nodded, watching a nearby elf push a towering cart stacked with cookies, cocoa, and candy canes.

“That’s quite a load of treats,” she said. “Are a lot of kids asking for candy this year?”

Toby squinted at his list. “Actually… not many. Why do you ask?”

Mrs. Claus tilted her head. “Then where is that cart going?”

Toby blinked.
“Oh! Those treats are for us, Mrs. C! The elves love snacks when they’re working this hard.”

As if on cue, he let out an enormous yawn.

Mrs. Claus slowly scanned the room.
She saw elves hammering, stitching, wrapping — all working wonderfully… until they suddenly stopped to yawn, stretch, or rub their eyes. One elf even fell gently asleep inside a box labeled “FRAGILE.”

“Hmm,” she murmured. “Sugar does give energy… but it fades very quickly.”

[by Elvin Elf]

Mrs. Claus tapped her chin thoughtfully.
“We need something that keeps their spirits high and keeps them going.”

Hope flickered — but only for a moment.

Because standing at the edge of the workshop, half-hidden behind a pile of lumber, was Gizmo Elf. He clutched a wrench with both hands and wore a very-worried, very-un-Gizmo-like frown.

Mrs. Claus approached him quietly.

“Gizmo? What is it?”

Gizmo sighed.
“Even with every elf making toys by hand… we’re still facing some problems.”

Mrs. Claus’ eyes widened.
“New problems?”

Gizmo nodded gravely.

“What could those be?” Mrs. Claus wondered.

And what will she do next?

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Energetic Elves!

Published Thursday December 04, 2025

With the Appendapulator retooled for a rescue mission, the North Pole elves race to make toys by hand—while Mrs. Claus searches for a better solution.

Claus Encounter of the First Kind

Published Wednesday December 03, 2025

With Santa orbiting Earth, Mrs. Claus takes command while Gizmo discovers an unexpected way to contact him from the North Pole.

Mrs. Claus Rallies the North Pole Elves

Published Tuesday December 02, 2025

Mrs. Claus lifts the workshop’s spirits as Toby Elf unveils a backup plan — but Gizmo’s growing worries hint at a larger problem ahead.

Mrs. Claus Faces Tough Christmas Decision

Published Monday December 01, 2025

Santa’s lost in space, and Mrs. Claus must choose—save him or save Christmas!

BLAST OFF!

Published Sunday November 30, 2025

A sudden explosion at Gizmo Elf’s workshop sends Santa and Waldo shooting into space, leaving the North Pole scrambling for answers.

Waldo Reveals Gizmo Elf’s Secret Invention

Published Saturday November 29, 2025

Waldo accidentally brings Santa into Gizmo Elf’s workshop and reveals a mysterious invention meant just for him.

Waldo Elf’s Secret Slips Out

Published Friday November 28, 2025

Waldo struggles to keep Gizmo Elf’s surprise for Santa quiet — and his search for someone to tell leads straight to Santa.

Gizmo Has a New Gizmo

Published Thursday November 27, 2025

A secret project in Gizmo Elf’s workshop is underway — and Waldo may have seen more than he should.

North Pole to Open Santa's Presses

Published Saturday November 01, 2025

Get ready for another fun-filled adventure at Santa’s Village at the North Pole.

Teachers and Christmas and Kids, oh my!

Published Saturday November 01, 2025

During the Christmas season, keeping kids focused can be a difficult undertaking. Harnessing all that excitement and energy can also be difficult for teachers.

All Hallows' Eve at the North Pole

Published Wednesday October 01, 2025

While it’s true that the elves are already hard at work making toys, Halloween time offers a great opportunity for so much fun!

Picnics and Pirates

Published Monday September 01, 2025

As kids around the world are getting ready to go back to school, the elves at the North Pole are gearing up for their favorite time of year...

World Friendship Day

Published Friday August 01, 2025

August is a very special time at the North Pole. While the elves enjoy the last full month of summer, as the high temperature can sometimes reach up to 41° F, they also start to prepare for the colder months of Autumn and Winter.

It is Festive in July at the North Pole

Published Tuesday July 01, 2025

Because the elves of the North Pole consider themselves global citizens, they enjoy celebrating all of the national holidays!

Summer Fun at the North Pole

Published Sunday June 01, 2025

Things are really heating up in the North Pole now! In June, the elves enjoy temperatures that can reach up to 38° F!

The North Pole May Check In!

Published Thursday May 01, 2025

Welcome to May in the North Pole. The elves are excited because there is usually a big temperature jump in May.

Celebrations in April

Published Tuesday April 01, 2025

April showers, bring May flowers… But in the North Pole April brings a lot of fun and festive times for the elves. With holidays that celebrate their love of fun and faith, April has it all.

St. Patrick’s Day at the North Pole

Published Saturday March 01, 2025

Right now our favorite elves are decorating for St. Patrick’s Day at the North Pole while also starting their spring cleaning and planting. They are dreaming about shamrocks and the sun!

Month of Love

Published Saturday February 01, 2025

Let’s take a look at some of the holidays our friends celebrate during the “Month of Love.”

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas: Drummers Drumming

Published Sunday January 05, 2025

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Santa and the elves learn about the Twelve Points of Belief in the Apostles' Creed, symbolized by drummers drumming.

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas: Pipers Piping

Published Saturday January 04, 2025

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 Friday January 03, 2025

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 Thursday January 02, 2025

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 Wednesday January 01, 2025

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

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