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[Santa's OFFICIAL News Source]
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
[Mrs Claus]
Holiday Cakes & Pies

Celebrate the season with Applesauce Cake—moist, spiced, and made with real applesauce for a rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for Christmas, holiday dinners, or cozy fall gatherings, this easy-to-make cake is a sweet addition to any festive table.


Indulge in the timeless comfort of homemade Banana Bread—moist, sweet, and bursting with rich banana flavor that your little elves will love. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a family favorite. Santa especially loves it warm with a pat of butter!


Enjoy a slice of homemade Cherry Pie with a flaky, golden crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling. Perfect for Christmas, holiday gatherings, or any special occasion, this classic dessert will delight your family and guests alike.


Bake the perfect homemade Christmas apple pie this holiday season! Filled with sweet, spiced apples and a buttery, flaky crust, this classic dessert is a must-have for your Christmas dinner or holiday gatherings. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate festive treat!


[Grueling Marathon Continues]

Grueling Marathon Continues

Deer Headed for South America

As the Reindeer Games continue, the third leg of the Around-the-World Marathon is underway and it’s a fantastic one.

After covering all 50 states yesterday in the second leg of the marathon, the Great Eight reindeer must cover all the countries of South America and then fly across the South Pacific Ocean all the way to New Zealand and then Australia. Then it’s on to Asia.

“My that’s a grueling day,” said Rudolph. “I hope the reindeer can make it.”

And what would happen if they don’t make it? If they get tired and can’t fly?

“I don’t know,” said Manny Elf, head of Reindeer Games Event Planning. “I suppose it’s my job to think of those things. The reindeer are very strong and very talented. We’ve never thought about their possibly failing to finish the race. I suppose we should have a backup plan, a rescue plan.”

Well, with Santa in need of a rescue rocket, the North Pole already has its hands full with rescue attempts.

“That’s for sure,” said Manny. “I don’t know what we would do if the reindeer got lost or got tired and needed help. I am going to sit down and think about that one. For now, let’s hope everything goes okay.”

So far, so good as the third leg of the race is underway. Yesterday, the second leg ended with a dash through California and now the reindeer are headed for Mexico.

[by Timbo Elf]

At this point, Vixen has taken a slight lead followed by Dancer, Prancer and Cupid just an antler behind. Then it’s Donder, Blitzen, Dasher and Comet not all far off the pace.

The deer are heading for Central America and are up and over the Panama Canal. That puts them on track for Columbia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina and all the great countries of South America.

After racing over the Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America, they are headed across the South Pacific Ocean.

“My that’s fantastic,” said Rudolph, watching from the Elfian Tracking Station at the North Pole. “The ocean is many thousands of miles wide. And the reindeer are scooting over it as though it were a small pond.”

Indeed, Santa’s reindeer look stronger than ever as they head over New Zealand and toward Australia and Asia.

At this point, it seems that Cupid has edged into the lead, followed by Blitzen, Dasher and Dancer. Close behind are Prancer, Comet, Donder and Vixen.

Check back tomorrow for the exciting final leg of the race and see who wins the fourth medal of the games.


Spread Christmas Cheer with Magical Elf Texts from the North Pole!

Let your imagination run wild this holiday season with Elf Texts from North Pole Times! Become one of Santa's mischievous helpers and send fun, personalized text messages to family and friends, straight from the North Pole.

[The North Pole Times News Team]