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!

Smitty's Story

Wish List Watcher's Wonderful Job

by Smitty Elf

Editors note: From time to time, The North Pole Times asks some of the more notable citizens of the North Pole to write a little bit about themselves as a public service to our readers. Today, Smitty Elf explains how he manages your wish lists!

When I first started this job, everybody wanted partriges. And pear trees. Those were easy to get, but the Lords A-leaping? They were hard to come by. Oh, and don't get me started on the Five Gold Rings!

But that was the old day! Today, everyone wants gizmos!

...no, not gizmo as in Gizmo Elf. I mean gizmos like hand-held computer games, and tablets, and things that can play music, take pictures, steer your car, and pet your cat! Do you know how long it was before I realized that when you said you wanted these things for 'surfing' I was trying to find ones that were waterproof? Boy! I'm telling you: It was hard enough to get dolls that sleep and eat. I don't know how the Appendapulator does it!

[by Smitty Elf]

So that's why it's a good thing that that's not my job. I just do the wish lists! It's an important job, and that's why Santa gave it to me! I know how wishes work! For example, just yesterday, I got 34 wish lists that included a wish for "that thing that goes beep when you push it." Well, 24 of those wishes were for computer games, 9 of them were for toy bubble lawnmowers, and one was for a microwave oven. Can you imagine how disappointed the kids would be if I got some of those wishes mixed up?

That's why I'm here. I know kids get excited around Christmas...adults, too! And you can be sure that Santa knows the right wishes for each boy and girl on his list. That's because Smitty the Elf is on the job!

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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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