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!

Holy Penguin Trouble!

Jiller Elf Reaches South Pole, Begins Search

by Elvin Elf

The temperature was a degree or two above freezing when Jiller Elf arrived in the Antarctic. "Wow--it's warm down here," she said.

The South Pole was a lot different from the North Pole, Up north, the first day of winter was eleven days away. At the South Pole, however, it was eleven days away from the first day of summer! Jiller decided that she would ask Bernard why this was the case--after she found Waldo Elf, and brought him back to the North Pole.

Jiller looked around. She knew that this was where Waldo had been sent, but she didn't see any sign of him. According to Gizmo, it wouldn't be Waldo Elf, anyhow. It was actually Santa, trapped in Waldo's body! (If you're not sure what's going on here, read a few back issues of The North Pole Times to catch up! -ed.)

Either way, this wasn't how Jiller had been planning on spending the days before Christmas. She didn't have Louis Elf make her a new outfit, just to be stuck on the farthest spot away from home possible!

[by Elvin Elf] Jiller heard a noise, and turned around. From behind a small mound of ice, waddled a bird. It was a black-and-white bird, and its wings looked more like fins.

'That must be a penguin,' thought Jiller. She had heard of these flightless birds, but had never seen one. Well, now she had.

"You wouldn't happen to have seen an Elf around here lately?" she asked, and giggled. The bird giggled too--or at least made a giggling sound.

Then, from behind another snow bank, Jiller heard that same giggling sound, and out walked another penguin. A few more giggles, and a few more penguins appeared. And a few more, and a few more...

Before she knew what was happening, Jiller discovered she was surrounded by a growing ocean of penguins--and they were all heading straight at her!

What's going on at the South Pole? Is Jiller going to become penguin food? 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.

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