Author Archive for: Editor
Entries by Jeff Westover
Elf on the Shelf Tradition Under Fire
The premise seems simple enough: a sometimes slightly naughty little elf visits a child each day before Christmas and reports that child’s behavior back to Santa Claus. That is the crux of a growing tradition called “Elf on the Shelf”, a commercial venture that has enjoyed tremendous popularity among parents with small children. Experts are […]
How does Santa get around the world in one night?
Dear Ernest, How does Santa get all the way around the world in just one night? Geli Cleveland, Ohio USA This is the most common question we get here at the North Pole. People will ask us this question before they even ask us our names. Even Santa calls it The Big Question. First of […]
I’m Getting a Ukulele for Christmas
Carly Jamison is having quite a Christmas. In this new video she introduces her third single of this Christmas and, like the other two, it’s awesome! Written in the traditional of all great Christmas novelty records, it’s a fun genre-defying song that celebrates the joys and excitement associated with receiving exactly what you’ve been wanting […]
Gardiner Sisters sing What Child is This
They must be related….they blend beautifully in this rendition of What Child is This:
Christmas Lights UK
How about one from the UK? This is an awesome display!
What do elves like to eat at Christmas?
Dear Elf Ernest (on behalf of Elf Hugo, Postmaster at the North Pole Post Office) What do elves like to eat at Christmas time? Cherries Class Blandford Forum, England Thanks for all your questions. We have answered many of the other questions before but this question about elves and what they eat at the North […]
Do planes follow Santa?
Dear Ernest, Do planes filled with the secret elf service follow Santa’s sleigh to ensure a safe flight? Matthew Deltona, Florida USA Not quite. Santa doesn’t like to use planes, although he is a licensed pilot. He tries to stay away from too many planes or helicopters especially on Christmas Eve. Frankly, they go just […]
Delaney Christmas Light Show
Have these people ever heard of Christmas music?
Christmas Rock Lights
This one rocks Christmas. Literally:
