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!

Open Almighty Gate!

What’s a Spek Toe?

by Marija Elf

Waldo, Mikee, and Gizmo were standing in front of the giant castle gate.

As you remember, dear readers, the three of them crossed the lake to reach the castle where the meanie lives. Yes, it was the meanie who launched the virus and caused the mess at the North Pole.

Despite talks about the haunted castle and a meanie with giant teeth and sharp claws, the elves had to get there. They had to save Christmas.

However, the elves had one thing in their way – the giant castle gate. To the tiny elves, the gate seemed to stretch above the clouds. They had no way to open it.

Unless…

“Hey, guys, what’s a Spek toe?” Waldo asked curiously.

“We’re kind of busy here, Waldo.” Gizmo grumbled. “We need to find a way to open the gate if we’re to have any hope of saving Christmas.”

“I’ve heard of BIG toes and PINKY toes, but I’ve never heard of a SPEK toe,” Waldo declared as he looked at his feet.

“What are you talking about?” challenged Mikee.

“The sign!” replied Waldo. “It says Spek toe. Actually, it says Spe k to e, but I call it Spek toe.”

“WHAT?! What sign?” Gizmo inquired excitedly.

“THIS sign!” blurted Waldo pointing to the old weathered sign on the gate he was standing in front of.

[by Marija Elf]

Taking a closer look, Gizmo began scraping the frozen snow from the sign revealing the words ‘Speak to enter.’

“It doesn’t say Spe k to e; it says ‘Speak to enter,’” chuckled Gizmo.

“Open the gate!” Gizmo demanded, but nothing happened.

“Open, almighty gate!” Mikee tried. Still nothing.

“Open, my sweetest pudding gate.” Waldo tried, but the gate didn’t move at all. “There’s no use! This old rusty piece of trash will never open!”

“Hmmm, old... Waldo, you’re a genius!” Gizmo exclaimed.

“Me?!” a confused Waldo questioned.

Gizmo had an idea! Since it was an old castle, old as the North Pole itself, it may only understand the old elvish language – Sindarin.

“Oh no! What are we going to do? No one speaks that old Sindarin language anymore!” Mikee said.

What do you think will happen? Is there anyone or ANYTHING that might know the old elvish language? Will the elves find a way to get in?

More updates tomorrow. Right here; ONLY on the North Pole Times.

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On the Tenth Day of Christmas: Lords Leaping

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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

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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.

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