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!

Santa and Reindeer Ready

Sack Set in Santa's Sleigh

by Elvin Elf

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Have you ever seen a month’s worth of work done in a single day?

At the North Pole, it was happening right before our eyes.

Elves moved swiftly through the workshop, wrapping, sorting, and stacking presents as fast as they could be made. Finished toys flew down conveyor belts and into Santa’s magical sack, which somehow grew larger with every gift tucked inside.

Outside, the reindeer stood proudly as elves brushed and polished until coats gleamed and harnesses shone. Bells were checked, then checked again, until the air jingled with readiness. Nearby, Santa’s sleigh sparkled so brightly it seemed to glow from within.

“A much better way to fly than a spaceship,” Santa said with a smile, watching the flurry of activity.

“Yup,” Waldo agreed.

It might have looked as though Waldo was simply standing there, but appearances can be deceiving. Waldo had been given an important role: Chief Christmas Eve Elf Observer. It was a position created especially for him—after a few past Christmases where he had accidentally wrapped himself into gift boxes and once even ended up under a tree.

Santa watched Waldo carefully observing the elves, nodding thoughtfully as they worked.

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Satisfied that everything was running smoothly, Santa headed home to Mrs. Claus.

“Those elves are marvelous,” he said as he stepped inside. “I thought I’d be helping load the sleigh, but it seems I’m not needed at all.”

Mrs. Claus smiled as Santa sat down at the table.

“How about a snack?” he asked.

She was ready.

Mrs. Claus placed a plate in front of him—piled high with vegetables.

“Ho ho ho!” Santa laughed. “This is perfect! I’ll save the cookies for later tonight. Thank you for such a healthy snack!”

With that, Santa took a big, crunchy bite of a carrot.

Before long, it would be time.

Shortly after you go to bed tonight, Santa and his reindeer will lift into the sky and begin their journey around the world. And when you wake up…

It will be Christmas.

Merry Christmas from The North Pole Times!
Be sure to check back tomorrow for a special note from Santa.

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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.

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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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