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's Elf Beats the Blues

Louis Elf Helps Waldo

by Jiller Elf

Louis the Elf sat at his workbench, in his hand was a pencil. On his face was a look of concentration. He was designing the stitching for next year's baseballs, and was working on a problem in his head. He had almost figured out, when-- paf

It was a little noise, but it startled him, and his solution was lost. He looked around for the source of the noise... paf

It was coming from outside. Louis got up and walked to his door. Outside his door was a small, sad little Elf, who was sitting on his stairs and throwing snowballs at his mailbox. paf

"Waldo!" said Louis to the little Elf, as that was his name. "Are you okay?"

"Yes. Maybe. No." said waldo, and the threw another snowball. paf

Louis sighed. "Want to come in for a cup of tea?" he asked the little Elf.

"No." said Waldo. "I don't like tea."

"Okay then," said Louis. "Want to come in and not have a cup of tea?"

"Sure." said Waldo.

[by Jiller Elf]

Once they were inside and not drinking tea, Waldo told him his problem. "Teema Elf is leaving," he said. "She's going back to her family in Minnesota."

"Wait--I thought you didn't like Teema?" Said Louis, confused.

"That was like 2 weeks ago," said Waldo. "I thought she was my best friend!"

"She can still be your best friend and not be here," said Louis. Waldo looked confused, so Louis continued. "Before I came to the North Pole, I lived in Montreal, Canada, said Louis, "and my best friend was a shoemaker Elf named Jaques.

"When Santa asked me to come here and design toys, my best friend stayed in Montreal. He didn't stop being my best friend," Louis continued. "We stay in touch, with phone calls, letters and Elf-mail, and this summer I'm going to go to Montreal and visit with him!"

"Do you think I might be able to visit Teema in Minnesota?" asked Waldo.

Louis smiled. "You'll have to ask her, but I'll bet she'd be very happy to have you visit," he said. "Friends are friends, no matter where they are, just so long as you want them to be!"

Waldo smiled. "Wow! That would be great! Maybe you and your friend can come visit us all together! We could have a picnic, and I could make my sardines-and-grapes sandwiches for everybody!"

"Maybe we will," said Louis, wondering if maybe Jaques was allergic to sardines.

Teema will be leaving tomorrow! Will Waldo get to say goodbye? Keep reading The North Pole Times to find out!

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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.

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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