Hohoho! What a snowball fight! I mean that literally, too. I feel very light (and that is saying something) and joyful as I do after every snowball war practice. I think my team will win this year! I felt so good that some of you may find a new snowball ornament on my Christmas Tree.

And, when I got back and changed into warm clothes, I noticed that my sleigh was shinier than ever. Amazing what a nice coat of snowax can do for a red paintjob, hohoho.

Now it is time for me to taste-test Mrs. Claus' entry into the North Pole Gingerbread Expo. I love this time of year.

I have been working with the reindeer on some new landing techniques today. Many of you commented on how gentle the last one was and I agree! You will certainly see more of that one in the coming weeks. I am calling it The Snowfall. Has a nice ring to it, I think. You may notice that the reindeer are getting quite excited, as they normally do this time of year. Please remember not to give them extra cookies just because they ask for them. No one needs hyperactive reindeer!

And what a wonderful sound I heard from the Choirhall this morning. I love to hear Christmas carols. Next to jingle bells, it is my favorite sound in the world. I have been told that the choir is still looking for elves to join up so if you would like, you may attend the meeting tomorrow morning. I would, but the last time I attempted to sing for them, they told me I sounded like a polar bear with a cold and kicked me out. Hohoho. I suppose they were right.

I do wish more people out in the world would hold on to the tradition of caroling. What a wonderful, Christmasy activity!

My Second Blog Attempt

It has been a pleasant day today. I have watched the meteorologelves really get in gear for the season. A little snow here, some warmer weather there - it is enough, by ornaments, to make a man feel 1000 years younger!

I have also spent some time organizing the requests, so my elf friends, be prepared to receive new work orders over the next day or so. We are coming up on crunch time, oooh, crunch! That reminds me that I promised the bakers to pass along this message: stay out of the kitchen until further notice. They are putting the final preparations to the practice Thanksgiving feast. We do not want to mess with that. It would be like putting Christmas gifts out early and spoiling the surprise!

The Random Acts of Christmas Elves have really got their work cut out for them this year. I know because I have been in the mailroom again today and if there were not more complaint letters today than usual I will be a rotten fruitcake. So be sure, my good elves, to lend a hand when you have a chance especially with the Intangible Gifts Division.

Oh, Christmas cookies! I almost forgot. Mrs. Claus has made up a wonderful new cake recipe that she would like me to try. I do not know what my favorite part of Christmas really is sometimes... the spirit of giving or the treats. Hohoho.