[1995]
[Santa's OFFICIAL News Source]
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
[Mikee Elf]
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!


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.


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.


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


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!


[It is Festive in July at the North Pole]

It is Festive in July at the North Pole

Many countries celebrate

July is one of the few months of the year that the elves get to enjoy above freezing temperatures on a normal basis (although there are always a few days that dip back to normal). So it is a great month to spend time outside, enjoying fireworks and festivities! Because the elves of the North Pole consider themselves global citizens, they enjoy celebrating all of the national holidays! And in July there are a lot!!

July 1st!
We start the month off with a bang since five countries celebrate their independence day on July 1st! Canada, Rwanda, Somali, Hong Kong, and Burundi. With so many different cultures and traditions to celebrate, the elves host a feast featuring some of each country's delicacies. The Canadian table usually offers poutine and smoked meats. To celebrate Rwanda, the elves feast on akabenzi (pan-fried pork) and plantains. Somalia's table features breakfast foods, including canjeero and canjeelo (breads that resemble pancakes). To celebrate Hong Kong, this country's table has an array of rice and noodles as well as congee (a type of porridge). The Burundi table pays tribute to the bounty of crops grown there, in particular red kidney beans.

July 4th
On July 4th, 1776 the Second Continental Congress in the United States of America adopted the Declaration of Independence. Thus making the 4th of July its Independence Day. The elves remember the first 4th of July celebration, and try to honor that celebration every year. In 1777, Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia. The celebration included bonfires, bells and fireworks! The reindeer share their bells for the party. But the fireworks tend to startle them! So the elves have found quieter fireworks so everyone can enjoy the day!

[by Elvin Elf]

July 14
Bastille Day in France marks the fall of a giant fortress, Bastille, which served as a state prison. This action is seen as the beginning of the French Revolution, where French citizens overthrew the monarchy. In Paris you will find parties in the street and fireworks. So the elves, inspired by these parties, host gatherings in the streets of the North Pole too!

Christmas in July
While this tradition started south of the North Pole (as an excuse for stores to have sales), the elves were delighted to have an excuse to honor their favorite holiday! They like to use it as a test run. So their Christmas in July celebration is full of games and contests! They include:

  • Christmas Cookie Baking Contest
  • Gingerbread House Construction Contest
  • Gift wrapping contest (with categories for fastest wrapper and the most creative)
  • Try to guess the toy that will show up the most on kids wish lists!

It is a great way for the elves to sharpen their skills as they gear up for the pre-holiday workshop season!


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[The North Pole Times News Team]