Making a Custom Elf Hat with Ears
Do you need a new elf hat (with ears)? Well, if you answered, "Yes," then this video and handouts are perfect for you. Please watch the video from the Department of Elfland Security's Division of Tailor and Seamstress on how you can create your own custom elf hat. Below the video, you will find ...
Making a Box of Love and Custom Gift Bag
Would you like to make a unique gift for a loved one, or do you find yourself needing a custom gift bag? Well this video (and worksheets) are for you. Simple download the worksheets and following along with the video and learn how to make your very own box of love or custom gift bag. Th...
Info about Pine Trees and How to Grow Your Own
Do you want to know more about evergreens and fir trees? Would you like to learn how you can grow your very own (once you have some seeds)? Then the follow video is just for you. Make sure you check out how to grow your own Christmas tree. Please note, this video was used when the elve...
What to Leave Out for Santa's Reindeer
If you are not sure what to leave out for Santa's Reindeer on Christmas Eve, make sure you take a moment and watch this video by Lilly Cocoa, a reindeer handler form Santa's Reindeer Stables. She will outline what you could leave for the reindeer and what items you should stay away form that could ...
Landing Checklist and Magic Snow
If you ever wondered how Santa was able to make his deliveries where there is no snow, this video is for you. Also, shared with the viewer is the checklist used by the Landing and Preparation team as they go out ahead of Santa to make sure all is well for his visit. You will also be able to downlo...
News Update - December 19, 2022
The weekly news update featuring A Christmas Carol Published
All of the testing of the vertical take off and landings have been completed and now it is time for Santa himself to take the Red Zephyr out for a test. The test flight is scheduled for early Tuesday morning and Santa will have the entire team out for one last test and work out before delivery. If you have time to step outside and watch, we can guarantee you will see a spectacular flight show as Santa will put the sleigh and team through their paces. Every year this has been an amazing spectacle as Santa simulates all of the different situations that he experiences during his delivery night flight....
Writing to Santa and Stocking Mail Explained
In this special video by the North Pole City Post office, you will find out how you can use their downloadable forms to either write to Santa or Send him a picture letter. You will also learn more about what stocking mail is and how that works to send your information up to the North Pole City post...
In this special report, join Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as she goes on location to Santa's Flight Command to interview Supervisor Orville "Zinger" Yeardley about Santa's Flight Command and how you can help them out when Santa flies with his team. Please be sure to check out the post abou...
Outside Reports - How You Can Help
In this special video by Shawn "Cupcake" Winterboune - Supervisor / Public Relations - Outside Reports of Santa's Flight Command, he will explain the different sectors all over the world and how you can help out flight command by reporting weather conditions and air traffic in your area. ...
Details about the Naughty Nice List
Are you curious about your naught/nice list status? Do you want to know exactly how the ranking works and what you can do to make sure you are on Santa's "Nice List"? Take a few minutes to watch the following video to find out more about Santa's Naught and Nice list and how you can log on to check...
It is very important, that each time you communicate with the North Pole or Santa's Village that you use your "Official" Elf Name. That way all of the workers at the Department of Elfland Security and Santa himself will know that you are a North Pole City Elf (or elf in training). The Division of ...
News Update - December 12, 2022
The weekly news update featuring First to Visit the South Pole
The first four delivery satellites have been loaded and are ready for take off. All of the supervisors from the workshop and warehouses are reporting that they are a few days a head of schedule and will continue with this work pace just to make sure that there are no issues after all of the problems that have been experienced this year. Packaging and loading of the satellites will continue until all are packed and ready for take off. The workshop has already switched over to begin building products for next year, but wrapping will not begin until after the first of the year....
One of Santa's Hobbies - Vintage Toy Repair
One would think that after building new toys for a living that the last thing you would want to do is spend your free time restoring vintage toys, but that is one of the hobbies that Santa loves to work at when he is not running the workshop and making new toys. Of course he has all of the latest...
Santa's Favorite Christmas Carols
There are many different versions of Christmas Carols that have been recorded by different artists throughout the years; however, these songs are Santa's favorites and are the recommended versions to be played when Santa is at the workshop or factories. You can connect to Santa's Playlist below, or...
News Update - December 5, 2022
The weekly news update featuring First Nobel Prizes Awarded
After a meeting with "Orville "Zinger" Yeardly - Flight Control Supervisor, Edward Hinklemyer, and the North Pole City Sports League, a new "no fly" order has been drafted and will be sent over to City Council for approval next week. This order stems from the accident that took place during the reindeer training session on Tuesday. "The outcome could have been much worse than it was, " said Santa. "Although it is fun to fly things in the air, we have to be safe." The new order will forbid any aircraft (including hot air balloons) or drones to be flown during the hours of reindeer training. It also grants the Division of Flight Control the power to confiscate any and all devices and aircraft if the order is not followed. A unanimous vote is expected by the council....
Rudolph Release New Trivia Game - Version 1
Rudolph was able to spend some time this past week with the Office of WWW/PR to assist them with putting together a new trivia game that is now posted on the webpage. The division has been trying for a few years to get Rudolph to come and spend some time in the offices and this year they set a go...
News Update - November 28, 2022
The weekly news update featuring Release of Do they know it's Christmas?
Santa has asked all of the supervisors and team leaders of the workshops and warehouses to start checking over their inventory as he will begin checking his list twice on Monday morning. As you are aware, once this double check has been completed, the loading of the delivery satellites will begin in preparation for delivery night....
News Update - November 21, 2022
The weekly news update featuring FDR Establishes modern Thanksgiving holiday
There was a shutdown this week at the workshop for a few hours due to a shortage of screws. Workers called over to the warehouse to have a new shipment brought in and it was discovered that almost 400,000 screws were missing from the warehouse. An emergency order was placed with the factory and enough was shipped over directly to the workshop to get the craftsman back to work. It is not known at this time if this was a theft, miscalculation in clerical, or again, some kind of sabotage....
News Update - November 14, 2022
The weekly news update featuring President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address
Santa's reindeer stables will be starting extra flight workouts for the team this week in preparation to their flight to New York for the Macy's Day parade next week. If you are not busy during your breaks and lunch you can step outside and cheer them on as they do their pass-overs and touch down take-offs all week long in city center. Santa is expected to join the team on Saturday morning as well to put them through their paces and maneuvers....
The weekly news update featuring Smokey Bear
Santa has asked the reindeer stables, engineers, and flight command to schedule some repair time for the old training sleigh as he noticed it pulling very hard to the right during this weeks tests and reindeer training when we got over 500 ft above the ground. "This is not normal," said Santa, "there is something a bit off with the aerodynamics, I think. This needs to be fixed before our next flight." During the training flights this week, every time Santa would circle the team back around to the right to come back over North Pole City, the sleigh would take a sudden deep dip; almost to the point of Santa falling out of the sleigh. This definitely needs to be looked into....
The weekly news update featuring Lincoln Penny
"On schedule!", said Santa when asked how things are back in the workshop, now that summer break is over. You could tell how elated he was at the status of the production schedule. He also wants all to remember that we are now in the second half push as it is just about 5 months to Christmas! All production in the workshops and factories are back up to full capacity and the warehouses are buzzing filling up the delivery satellites....
The weekly news update featuring Disneyland Construction Begins
This Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m., there will be a sendoff parade from Claus Mansion and around city center square as the Claus' head to Polar Bear Lake to get ready for this year's Reindeer Games encampment. Santa says he is leaving promptly at 1 p.m. so it you want to come out for the sendoff, don't be late....
The weekly news update featuring Alice In Wonderland
Santa reports that the workshops and factories are going back to a limited crew for the summer break starting today, July 4. All of those workers who have not been granted make-up time due to illness or have approved overtime are to check out at the end of the day and enjoy your summer break. Santa plans on visiting with everyone out at Polar Bear Camp this year and wants anyone to come out to camp if you can....
The weekly news update featuring Building of Fort Knox
Mrs. Claus is asking for volunteers for anyone wishing to head out to the Claus' Cabin at Polar Bear Lake to help in getting it ready for their arrival next week. With the reindeer games coming up, it is time to have the cabin straightened up and stocked for the celebration week. Anyone who does volunteer this year will be welcomed to stay with the Clauses during the Reindeer Game weekend and will be exclusively invited to come to the Claus' fireside nights....
The Assembly of Legendary Figures (TAOLF) is the group made up of all of your childhood friends. They come together on a regular basis to meet with each other in order to discuss their certain holidays, and how they can help each other spread love, joy, and cheer to children all around the world.
The security, Information Technology, and Medical support for all members of the TAOLF now falls under the support an care of Santa's private security detail the Department of Elfland Security (DES). DES is in charge of the maintenance and support of this website and all associated websites that are part of TAOLF.
Although the no-fly will be made formal in a couple of weeks, there is no flying during training sessions.
Posted on: Nov 30, 2022 - 13:25:00
If anyone has any information who was in the glue factory's mix room on 2/8/2022 at 3pm, please contact the Office of Elf affairs.
Posted on: Feb 17, 2022 - 18:20:00
Bit of a delay getting scores tallied for Snowball games. Should be out later tonight.
Posted on: Jan 28, 2022 - 19:17:00
Big Red has returned to the North Pole and back to work. Meeting scheduled for 5pm with all workshop supervisors.
Posted on: Jan 14, 2022 - 13:54:00
From the Dept of WWW/PR - Those viewing page on phone, menu under construction. Will be up shortly.
Posted on: Jan 02, 2022 - 13:22:00
Tinsel Football Game scheduled for tomorrow to wrap up the season. Game starts at 1pm.
Posted on: Jan 02, 2022 - 01:35:00
Big Red on return approach to North Pole, Arctic. 7.5 Billion delivered. - Great Job Santa!
Posted on: Dec 25, 2021 - 04:52:00
Arriving in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States! Nearly completed...
Posted on: Dec 25, 2021 - 04:15:00
7.36 Billion gifts delevered
Posted on: Dec 25, 2021 - 04:15:00
Big Red heading for Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. 5.7 billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 23:24:00
Big Red already visited New York City, now heading towards Nantucket, Massachusetts. 5.5 billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 22:44:00
Big Red reported heading to Williamsburg, Virginia, United States, 5.4 billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 22:24:00
Big Red heading to Savannah, Georgia, United States.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 22:13:00
Big Red heading to Key West, Florida.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 22:10:00
Big Red reported heading to Havana, Cuba. 5.3 billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 22:03:00
Big Red just reported heading for STSS satellite tracking over Greenland
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 20:51:00
Big Red approaching Tasiilaq, Greenland, 4.8 billion gifts delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 20:48:00
Big Red heading to Edinburgh, Scotland, 4.2 billion delivered
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 18:47:00
Big Red approaching Mikkeli, Finland, 2.8 Billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 14:29:00
Big Red approaching Antananarivo, Madagascar 2.5 Billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 13:41:00
Big Red approaching The Settlement, Christmas Island 1.5 Billion delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 10:32:00
Big Red heading for Perth, Australia - 1.46 Billion delivered
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 10:25:00
Big Red approaching Sydney, Australia
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 08:34:00
Big Red approaching Kimbe, Papua New Guinea - 740 million delivered
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 08:15:00
Big Red approaching San Vincente, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 08:09:00
Big Red approaching Trudovoye, Russia - 664,000,000 delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 07:59:00
Big Red, approaching Nogliki, Russia.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 07:47:00
Santa leaves Sector 1 and entering Sector 2. 567,000,000 delivered.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2021 - 07:42:00
The stables are reporting that they are taking the "Reindeer Zephier" out of storage this afternoon to start preparations for Christmas Eve
Posted on: Dec 20, 2021 - 15:06:00
All items have been distributed for tonight's elf training.
Posted on: Dec 17, 2021 - 16:22:00
Flight Command filed flight plan for today's flight. The elves will be leaving shortly for their event down south.
Posted on: Dec 17, 2021 - 16:12:00
ALERT: Trolls have been spotted to the North East, security has been dispatched.
Posted on: Dec 15, 2021 - 19:42:00
Please stay clear of Pine Cone Ave. A truck has overturned and crews are clearing the street. Thankfully nobody was injured.
Posted on: Dec 09, 2021 - 23:00:00
Developers are working on a new notification system for the website. More information to follow.
Posted on: Dec 06, 2021 - 18:12:00
Just got word that there are trolls in the western part of the Noble Forest. All elves please evacuate.
Posted on: Nov 30, 2021 - 14:38:00
Just received word that the new www team has found and fixed the problem with the fonts on the website.
Posted on: Nov 29, 2021 - 16:12:00
Naughty/Nice team taking break from reading social media posts. Will resume after lunch.
Posted on: Nov 29, 2021 - 11:35:00
Report from WWW/PR that they are working on an Official Elf Name Lookup database.
Posted on: Nov 27, 2021 - 21:47:00
Naughty Nice List database is now fully operational on the website. https://www.naughty-nice-database.html to look up anyone.
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 23:28:00
Just received notice that the Naught/Nice database search will be back online on the website later tonight.
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 23:27:00
Contact Page now active on website which will allow the public to submit questions. Can be found at https://www.taolf.com/contact-us.html
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 21:29:00
WWW/PR Team reported that they are working on a new utility to allow the public to ask questions of the Legendary Figures
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 19:29:00
WARNING, snow storm on the way. Be sure to bundle up if you are going out today.
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 09:51:00
Full production in workshop to begin at 0900. Hope everyone rested up during their holiday.
Posted on: Nov 26, 2021 - 08:55:00
BIG RED has landed back at the village. Ground Control Great Job! Parade Debriefing in Conference Room after Security Detail arrives back.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 12:51:00
BIG RED - Super Sonic, will be landing in 16 minutes. Ground crew prepare for landing.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 12:34:00
BIG RED crossing into Greenland, ready to go super sonic. Mrs. Claus is sending back some great images. Will post on screen in main hall.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 12:31:00
BIG RED reports minor turbulence over Great Lakes. Other than that, all is well. Security detail to leave NYC at 1220.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 12:09:00
BIG RED has lifted off. North Pole Flight command has control.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 12:04:00
All elves are to be on break right now. If you head to the main hall, Mrs. Claus is server cookies and cocoa. The parade is on the big screen.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 10:37:00
GET READY! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be heading back to the pole soon.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 09:28:00
Just received word from stables, pre-light check on sleigh and reindeer complete. Flight plan filed. Santa scheduled for 0700 take-off.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 03:45:00
Security team leaving for NYC at 0600. Please make sure you have everything you need. Meet in main lodge for pre-briefing at 0500.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 03:25:00
Security reported that Santa will be ready for take-off right after his appearance in the parade. All is pretty uneventful so far.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 03:22:00
Received a report from the website update team that they are in the final stages of the cleanup process.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 03:07:00
Our new ELF SECURITY ALERT feed has been created and will now be posted to Facebook and Twitter
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 02:38:00
Working on a new feed for the ELF SECURITY UPDATES so that they can be pushed out again on social media. Stay Tuned.
Posted on: Nov 25, 2021 - 02:37:00
Just got a call from Santa. The Assembly are a bit upset with the website. They want it redesigned and updated ASAP.
Posted on: Nov 24, 2021 - 14:06:00
EMERGENCY: Wrapping is running low on red ribbon!
Posted on: Nov 23, 2021 - 23:36:00
Warehouse reports that they have sent the last building block set to wrapping. Those are completed for this year.
Posted on: Nov 23, 2021 - 20:27:00
Web developers have reported that security updates have their own section now on the website. Please be sure to follow
Posted on: Nov 23, 2021 - 17:36:00
Web developers: Remember to break out ELF SECURITY UPDATEs form the regular block posts.
Posted on: Nov 23, 2021 - 17:27:00
We got word from the chief. The website needs an overhaul. Meeting in my office in 10 minutes.
Posted on: Nov 23, 2021 - 16:44:00
Father Time and security crew have arrived in NY Time Square. No issues to report.
Posted on: Dec 31, 2015 - 17:59:00
Prep and Landing just reported that all is A-OK in preparation for Father Time's visit. They will be monitoring the situation.
Posted on: Dec 28, 2015 - 17:57:00
Prep and Landing Team will be leaving the North Pole at first light for New York City. Please pack for warm weather.
Posted on: Dec 27, 2015 - 18:01:00
We will have a security briefing at 4:00 p.m. for Prep and Landing and security detail for Father Time. This is a mandatory meeting.
Posted on: Dec 27, 2015 - 12:30:00
Coming up on 5 Billion deliveries and will be visiting Tampa Florida next!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 19:46:00
Over 3.7 billion gift deliveries made.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 18:21:00
Heading to the South Sandwich Islands....hope they have cookies!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 18:21:00
2,562,000,000 presents delivered at 2:30 pm. Still on schedule.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 14:30:00
4th Satellite of gifts has been emptied. First three have returned back to the North Pole safely.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 11:58:00
And the big man is on his way to Sri Lanka!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 11:57:00
1,135,000,000 presents delivered at 9:42 a.m. Renewal Satellite 1 is empty and on the way back to the North Pole.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 09:42:00
1,500,000,000 deliveries complete!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 07:26:00
Fiji toy satellite to sleigh exchange completed.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 07:16:00
Antarctica check...Fiji next.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 06:39:00
Santa has passed Wake Island. No problems. No need for emergency services at the mid Pacific stop.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 06:26:00
Santa is about to take off. I don't believe how many have showed up. This is awesome!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 02:57:00
Prep and landing reports in with no issues as of yet.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 02:04:00
The Polar Express should be arriving any minute. Santa is dressed and on his way down to the square. Celebration to begin soon!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 01:58:00
Reindeer and sled are being brought to the square now. All look great!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 01:53:00
If you are coming to the square, you better get there soon. Almost no more room left!
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 01:32:00
Just heard from Polar Express and they are on schedule. Just had a small issue, but it has been resolved.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 00:51:00
Cleaning crew's shift will begin 1 hour after Santa's take-off. We will start with the warehouse this year.
Posted on: Dec 24, 2015 - 00:08:00
Gift delivery update...150,000,000 successful deliveries.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 23:10:00
Santa's Elf Launch Staff : 3 hours and 40 minutes until communications with NORAD begins.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 21:59:00
Mrs. Claus has a fresh batch of cookies and hot cocoa available in the workshop kitchen... very tastey!
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 21:03:00
Com Check Successful.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 18:26:00
Security Communications Check in 5 minutes. Please man your stations.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 18:25:00
Flight plan for restocking satellite balloons cleared with NORAD, lift-off will be in about 20 minutes. All are loaded and fueled.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 18:11:00
The Polar Express should be arriving in about 8 hours (We hope). Santa should be leaving in 9 hours after giving the first gift.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 17:57:00
Santa leaves the North Pole in 15hrs and 17 minutes.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 11:42:00
Toy production for 2015 has officially ended. Please continue to stock the southern warehouse and begin for satellite lift off.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 11:41:00
Eastern warehouse is now full, please divert all packages to the Western warehouse. Production level now brought back to normal levels.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 10:49:00
Test flight was a great success. Please avoid stable area if possible.
Posted on: Dec 23, 2015 - 10:37:00
Attention All Elves: Please be sure to take your mandatory breaks to avoid the time out tax. Supervisors: Please track carefully.
Posted on: Dec 22, 2015 - 23:49:00
All shifts will be served FREE lunch until after delivery. Lunches will be provided by Mrs. Claus in the workshop kitchen.
Posted on: Dec 22, 2015 - 23:47:00
Santa just reported shortage on toys for boys 8-12, production to increase until further notice.
Posted on: Dec 22, 2015 - 23:27:00
The northern warehouse is now full, begin diverting all packages to the eastern warehouse.
Posted on: Dec 22, 2015 - 02:37:00
Snow removal has asked if you could remove all vehicles in the south parking lot after lunch.
Posted on: Dec 15, 2015 - 16:00:00
