The division has spent some time this past month working out a content plan with the Legendary figures and asked each one of them to sponsor a specific "cause". This would be a "cause" they would like to sponsor for additional content and blog posts on their websites. The following is the outline t...
The First Christmas Tree in America
The Historical Marker The First Christmas Tree in America publicly lighted and displayed in a church Christmas service stood where the Cleveland Public Auditorium now stands, a designated Cleveland Landmark. On that site once stood the original Zion Lutheran Church where on Christmas Eve, 1851, i...
Follow along in this how to video and create some homemade salt dough ornaments from items you already probably have at home. For directions and the recipe to make these salt dough ornaments, CLICK HERE....
Follow along in this video and learn how to make 3D Snowflakes from ordinary paper lunch bags. If you would like directions on how to make these 3D Snowflakes, CLICK HERE....
Create a house out of Pop Tarts. Don't need to make gingerbread, this video will walk you through how you can use standard pop-tarts for your creation. For directions on how to build your very own pop-tart house, CLICK HERE....
In this video Peppermint the Elf will show you how to create your very own Santa Spotter 9000. There is also a bonus how-to on how to create reindeer hands. For directions on how to create the Santa Spotter 9000, CLICK HERE to download the directions. Also in this video, "Peppermint" the Elf ...
TAOLF Launches YouTube Channel
SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP - Please SUBSCRIBE The Department of Elfland Security and TAOLF.com has launched a new YouTube channel to post some "how-to videos" and to serves as the future location of WELF-NPC news updates and podcast posts (coming soon). Santa is asking that all of you elves out there ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Late last night, there was a report that came in from an anonymous caller stating that the website was not working correctly when trying to connect to web pages from the social media posts. After some exhausting troubleshooting, we were able to re-create the reported issue an...
Last Day For North Pole Post Marks
Today is the last day to send your letters to have them return post marked from the North Pole. The U.S. Post Office will help you obtain a returned letter from Santa that is post marked from the North Pole. How to get a letter postmarked from the North Pole: Have the child write a letter to S...
Get a copy of the UEA Elf Worker's Union Handbook that outlines all of the working positions within North Pole City and Santa's Village. If you do not have a copy of this manual, it is very important that you have one with you at all times. The Department of Elfland Security which is in charge of...
How To Create a Pop-Up Christmas Card
In this video you will learn how to create a pop-up card from Santa's Village Post Office. By using some simple supplies you may already have at home, Sprinkle McJingles will walk you through the process step-by-step. If you would like to print on the directions for this project, Click Here for t...
From the office of the Naught or Nice List. Santa has requested the list so that he can begin his initial review. There may be some concerns out there for the numbers on the naughty list. Please remember the 2:1 ration when it comes to determine who is on the nice list. For every naughty action ...
Snowflake the Elf Shows You How to Make a Snowflake
Follow along as Snowflake the elf will show you how you can create a paper snowflake of your very own. This video will walk you through the process. For detailed, printed instructions, be sure to download this page. The Department of Elfland Security would like to personally thank Snowflake the...
Research on Elf Clans and Shield Performed
The Division of History and Research was asked to compiled a document outlining the surnames of the original 12 Elf Clans. This information was to be used for the Elf Name Search database, and what was put together is not short of being considered amazing. Not only did the department create the r...
Flight Command Posts Weekly Flight Work Out Schedule
Flight Command and Santa has worked out the weekly flight schedule and work out for all reindeer. With Santa's run approaching soon, it is time have the reindeer work out and get ready for the long flight. Santa just left the Flight Command head quarters and has agreed to the following schedule. ...
Directions for Growing Douglas Fir from Seeds
The Division of Forestry of the Department of Elfland Security has posted new directions on how to grow Douglas Fir Trees from seeds. The new document is to be used by all of the elf workers within the division (and those training to be forestry elves). It will outline the guidelines and details b...
Additional Breaks Now Mandatory
Edward Hinklemyer is calling for 2 additional breaks during a work shift. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: Edward Hinklemyer - Office of Elf Affairs E.H. is instructing that supervisors in every department must mandate two additional breaks for their workers during a work shift. "It is now our busy s...
2021 Macy's Day Parade Debriefing Report
The following report is the “official” notes from the Debriefing meeting with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Security Team, Representatives from the Stable, and Representatives from Flight Control. We met in the conference room as soon as the Security Detail arrived back at the Pole. Secu...
To: Edward Hinklemyer From: Gracey Kimble Re: Recent changes and updates to the TAOLF.com website Date: Nov. 25, 2021 The following modifications have been made to the TOALF.com website. Moved over all existing pages to the new layout. Created the RSS Feed and communications out for the ELF ...
Santa Asked to Call for Clearance
Prep and Landing has asked if Santa can place a call to Police Commissioner Bratton as to avoid some of the confusion and complications that they ran into last year. If you recall, Prep and Landing had issues when they tried to access secured areas around the glass ball in Time Square so that they ...
Santa just called to check in. He says that all is going well. Not too many issues and the team is holding up great. He asked of Park and Landing could leave him a crescent wrench along the route. He dropped his when he was opening the reloading satellite and may need one later. He also rep...
I just came down out of my office and went through the workshop and thought I would share this rare photograph. This is a picture taken with production shut down. No elves, everyone is outside awaiting take off. It is very quiet in the workshop at the moment and this is extremely rare. I j...
For those traveling to the north tonight after the festivities, please beware that an avalanche has blocked some of the northern paths. We have crews on the way to clear the roads and rails, but they may take a few more hours to get things all cleared up. If you would like to make arrangements to...
First Gift of Christmas back in North Pole Public Square
Santa will be giving the first gift of Christmas again this year in North Pole Public Square. If you remember, we had to move the ceremony last year due to weather issues; however, everything is going well for the presentation later today. After the ceremony, Santa will be leaving for his yearly ...
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
