The Untidy Elves
A long time ago the Christmas elves told me something. They told me they didn’t want to tidy up any more!
They said, “Santa Claus, so many kids do not tidy up. Why should we?”
I wasn’t too sure it was a good idea. Most times, I would ask Mrs. Claus. But Mrs. Claus was away.
Those silly elves kept asking. Finally, I said. “OK. You are right. There are a lot of children who do not tidy up. You do not have to tidy up any more either”.
The elves all cheered! They thought it was great. No more cleaning up! Still, I was not too sure about the whole thing.
Well, after just a few sleeps the North Pole Workshop was messy.
After a few more sleeps the North Pole Workshop was VERY messy!
It was so messy we could hardly find any presents! It was just before Christmas too! It looked like no one was going to get presents that year! Oh my!
That is when Mrs. Claus came home. She almost fainted when she saw the mess! But, she knew just what to do. She made herself a great big mug of herbal eggnog. It calmed her right down. Then she got all the elves working and singing:
“Clean up, clean up,
Everybody do your share.
Clean up, clean up,
Everybody, everywhere.
Clean up, clean up,
Do it in your underwear!”
(Ok, that silly last part was what I was singing when Mrs. Claus wasn’t listening *wink*)
We did a good job cleaning up. But, there were still a few girls and boys who were sad that year. They did not get the presents they wanted. Instead, one little girl got a furry green grilled cheese sandwich. Another little boy got a train Christmas morning — with a chewed pickle in it!
Well, that was the year I learned you always have to clean up after yourself. But there are still some girls and boys who do not clean up. So there are still some Christmas elves that think they do not have to tidy up either.
It’s too bad because then some girls and boys do not get presents (or else they get furry green grilled cheese sandwiches or chewed pickles by mistake! Yuck!)
Merry Christmas!
Santa Claus
P.S. Do you think it is a good idea to clean up after you finish playing and to keep your room tidy? You can tell me if you would like a chewed pickle for Christmas by leaving me a note. Or, scroll down to see what others have written!
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
hi santa i can`t wait till chrismas i love your blog.santa how can you stay up all night and go round the world you must be so tired when you get back to the north pole.i love chrismas. i hope your getting plenty of sleep and the elves are working hard for you and your getting plenty of hot chocolet and all what you want and us are feeding the raindeers.i can`t wait in till you come it will be so exciting seeing all the presents on your sofa.imagin there was no chrismas your life would be rund i love to see the snow falling ok i better go but don`t worry i`ll be back thank you leahxxxxxx
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I think it is realy good to be watching people i am glad you said i was good
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
i would tidy up alawys
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
that wassssss ccccooolll i hope that the elves soald clean up even the head elf called burt
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
hi its katie again u sent me a letter on emailsanta.com just a minuite ago and i will give u a mince pie for the food a carrots for the raindeers a scile of chocolate fo the elves and a drink for if u get thersdy on the way
love katie xxxxx
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
untidy elf hey do yo have to clean up mess that they made
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:39 am
well you clean up!
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
Santa, Its a good idea to clean your room always. Even after you clean up your toys you can still play and have fun. I like your clean up sont
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am
santa dont forget to send me presents on christmas my wishes
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Dear Santa,
your a very kind man.
that story about the untidy elves was funny.
say hi from me to Ms.Claus.
xxxxxxx