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!

Santa Took Me Family!

Many years ago on Christmas Eve...

by Marija Elf

Waldo, Mikee, and Gizmo were still in the cage. As you remember, dear readers, the meanie called Boogerwig trapped them. The elves found the meanie who had launched the virus and caused the mess at the North Pole.

After talking with Boogerwig, the elves learned that he hates them and Christmas too. What they didn’t understand was why.

“You can’t hate Christmas! Christmas is in your heart!” Mikee said passionately.

“Me have no heart! Santa took family!” grumbled Boogerwig. “Me hates Santa! Me hates you goody, goody elves! ME HATES CHRISTMAS!

The elves were shocked. They had never heard of anyone who hated Santa and Christmas.

Well, something happened long, long ago when Boogerwig was still a sweet little, although a bit clumsy, elf.

“What happened to you, that you hate Christmas so much?” Gizmo asked cautiously.

“Me very much loves lembas bread,” Boogerwig began.

[by Marija Elf]

Many years ago on Christmas Eve, little Boogerwig couldn’t wait to sample the fresh-baked lembas bread his mom just prepared. Fresh-out-of-the-oven, the sweet aroma of the fresh-baked bread lingered throughout the kitchen.

The enticing smell was too much for Boogerwig to resist.

“I just wanted to get closer look,” said Boogerwig reluctantly. “I wasn’t try to take… well… maybe me was, but…”

When little Boogerwig grabbed the plate, it was still hot. REAL hot! It had just come from the oven after all.

“Ooooouuucch!” screamed little Boogerwig dropping the plate of lembas bread all over the floor. But that wasn’t the worst of it. THAT was yet to come...

“Ha ha ha! You messes up again!” his brothers and sisters pointed and laughed. “You always messes up!”

Hurt and humiliated, little Boogerwig hurried to pick up the bread but mom, already at the doorway, came to see what all the commotion was about.

“You little Boogerwig!” she yelled. “What have you done?!”

“He’s little Boogerwig. He makes a mess of things. He’s little Boogerwig. He makes a mess of things.” his siblings teased relentlessly. “Ha, ha, ha-ha, ha!”

Little Boogerwig’s face turned red as he screamed, “Them makes fun when me make mistake. Me hates them! Me hates everyone!”

He ran to his room, slammed the door, and cried himself to sleep.

When he woke on Christmas morn, little Boogerwig found no one at home. His mom, dad, granny, and all his brothers and sisters were gone.

It was Christmas Day so the only one who would have visited their home would have been Santa. Boogerwig was convinced Santa had taken his family away.

“Santa took me family at Christmas. Me hates Santa. Me very much hates Christmas,” Boogerwig screamed.

Waldo, Mikee, and Gizmo couldn’t believe what they heard. There had to be another explanation. Clearly, there’s something missing here.

“I think I heard this story a long time ago; but it can’t be your family…” Gizmo said unsure of himself. “I don’t remember how it ends, though. I’ve always thought it to be a myth.”

What do you think, dear readers? Will Gizmo remember the rest of the story? Is the family from the myth, Boogerwig’s family?

Find out tomorrow. Right here on the North Pole Times.

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Published Wednesday December 17, 2025

A hopeful email arrives from Santa, giving Mrs. Claus a new plan to end the elves’ strike and revive toy-making at the North Pole.

Yeti Yikes

Published Tuesday December 16, 2025

Yeti take over the North Pole workshop as elves strike and Santa remains in orbit. Mrs. Claus struggles to keep Christmas on track—until an unexpected email arrives.

Abominable Solution?

Published Monday December 15, 2025

A toy crisis hits the North Pole, sending Mrs. Claus into the deep snow in search of answers. Her huge discovery could reshape Christmas.

Workshop Worries

Published Sunday December 14, 2025

Elves strike over snack rules as Christmas nears, leaving Mrs. Claus searching for a clever solution. Will her sudden idea save the season?

Santa Spotters on the Case

Published Saturday December 13, 2025

Holly Elf leads the Santa Spotter effort as reports arrive from around the world. With Santa in orbit, the North Pole turns to new clues. Follow the latest at North Pole Times.

Santa Sends an Email From Space

Published Friday December 12, 2025

Santa emails the North Pole from orbit, sharing updates on life aboard the Santa Shuttle with Waldo. Read his full letter and follow the rescue effort at North Pole Times.

ELVES GO ON STRIKE

Published Thursday December 11, 2025

In a startling development, Santa's Elves strike over Mrs. Claus’ new snack rules as Christmas toy production stalls and Santa remains stranded in space.

Elves Plot a Snack Showdown

Published Wednesday December 10, 2025

Mrs. Claus struggles with the elves’ snack rebellion as Christmas deadlines loom and Santa remains missing in space. Read the latest North Pole update at North Pole Times.

Mrs. Claus Orders a Snack Swap

Published Tuesday December 09, 2025

Mrs. Claus announces a new workshop rule as elves rush to finish Christmas toys and help rescue Santa. Read the latest North Pole news in the Santa Shuttle story.

Elves Sleepy?

Published Monday December 08, 2025

Toy production is falling behind, and Mrs. Claus thinks sugary snacks may be making the elves sleepy. Will they recover in time for Christmas?

Christmas Counts Come Up Short

Published Sunday December 07, 2025

When Toby Elf reveals the North Pole is falling behind on toy production, the workshop gasps. Can Christmas be saved with Santa still lost in space? Read the latest update in The North Pole Times.

Calling all Santa Spotters

Published Saturday December 06, 2025

Santa is missing in orbit—and the North Pole needs your help. Report Santa sightings and join the global effort to track him before Christmas Eve.

Gizmo Elf Can’t Locate Santa in Orbit

Published Friday December 05, 2025

Gizmo fears he can’t pinpoint Santa’s orbit, but Jiller Elf rushes off with a clever idea—one that may involve The North Pole Times itself.

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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