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 ...
