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 12:58 am
yay its december i cant wait till christmas and its snowing
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 am
didn’t one of your elves drop heaps of zhu zhu pets From Sam
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 am
My mum said when i tidy the house up i will get a reward for the things i do, maybe that will encourage them to clean up but they do not have to clean EVERY DAY! x x
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 am
Are th elves good behaved now who were the elves called and how many elves is there how long ago was the elves nauty and did u sack them. I hope that the elves are watching out on us and are well behaved
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:46 am
Dear Santa,
We loved your letter- and remeber only 23 sleeps left. Please get us what we want or we will be VERY upset.
See Ya reall sooonnnnn !!!
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:55 am
I think that everyone should do theren share of keeping there house clean, but sometime some people would rather live in a pig sty than clean up!
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I liked your story santa, and i love your blog (its the reason i wake up by will in the morning, but also i wanted to play in the snpoow, it snowed ALOT today and i just HAD to play in it
-Bethany|
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December 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 am
i think that everyone should do there fair share of tidying there rooms instead of leaving it to over people beacause some people need help tidying and it is rood!!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 3:43 am
Hello
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December 2nd, 2010 at 3:44 am
I agree wivu
December 2nd, 2010 at 4:00 am
I thInk that you should keep your room tidy
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 am
WELL THATS JUST BAD AND I HOPE THEY DO CLEAN UP BECAUSE I CLEAN UP.I LOVE YOUR BLOG SANTA!! HO HO HO!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:27 am
dear sata
i think the elves sod clen up
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:49 am
Dear Santa I have have some papers on my desk. I put my uniform in taekwondo on my spot there’s no shelf for my nerf gun. On the briter sid it’s 23 sleeps til christmas eve.
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:54 am
WHO WANTS A CHEWED PICKLE!!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Dear Santa, when you arrive on Christmas night with presents, will you leave a letter for us?
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:46 am
first tell them about dog daring and then quadruple dog dare them to
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
sorry my last one mest up at the end. at the end I meant to say. to do it.
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 am
I think it is a really good and idea and that they should tidy up. So workshop could be cleaned otherwise Christmas could be ruined.
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
I allways keep my room clean and tidy so I am hopeing to get the presnts which I asked you for.
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
EEEH! I wouldent wants a chewed pickle in my stocking for christmas EEEH! On the other hand I shouldent have to worry about getting a chewed pickle in my stocking for Christmas enyway as my room often shines like tinsle on the Christmas tree *he he he*
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
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am
santa dont forget to send me presents on christmas my wishes
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 11:39 am
well you clean up!
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
untidy elf hey do yo have to clean up mess that they made
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 12:11 pm
that wassssss ccccooolll i hope that the elves soald clean up even the head elf called burt
December 2nd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
i would tidy up alawys
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 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 1:25 pm
Honestly and truthfully, it would be REALLY DISCUSTING to get a chewed up pickle or a furry, green grilled cheese as a Christmas gift. (Besides, I hate pickles!)
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:28 pm
I always do what my mum says and my dad
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:36 pm
YUCK=0
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I WOULDN’T WHANT A PICKLE
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT A CHEWED PICKLE!
December 2nd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
well ya you have to clean or house before you come or its sad that you come once and you saw my warm house that i live in so mess it like saying i have to many toys
December 2nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
well,santa I would hate a pickle.but i love you.
December 2nd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
its a good idea to clean up after yourself, if not the room would become so cluttered and you wouldn’t be able to find anything.
December 2nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I don’t want a fuzzy green grilled cheese sandwich or a chewed up pickle. I’m doing good on spelling. I would like you to leave a picture of Mrs. Claus and Rudolph. Make sure that the other reindeer don’t make fun of Rudolph any more. Merry Christmas.
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Santa can I have a early gift today I whant the creepy crawleys
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Santa I just had my b-day yesterday. I think that everyone should tidy up!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:28 pm
I simply agree with you really about keeping things tidy, I use to always have trouble cleaning my room but I am very thankful to have it cleaned. I suppose I do since its alot easyer finding things because when things go missing it feels hurtful. But we must keep things clean indeed just like mother earth we have to keep it tidy so it doesnt get messy..heh. : )
P.S. Stay Nyappy!
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I would like everyone to know that christmas is a very special holiday. I kmow some people like christmasa i hope you do to.
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
do you ever shave your beard ps just wondering
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
can you send a email to me i realy wont a email from santa
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I think I would hate a chewed pickle christmas. Instead I want an HP laptop. *Wink*
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Santa- I clean up really good. Better than my sister. My sister doesn’t clean up. I do NOT want a fuzzy green cheese sandwich- YUKO!
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Hi Santa,
I been hoping my elf Riley would come back soon. I hope he can come back soon.
LOVE(:
Chloe
P.S. Can my elf bring another one for my class
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
i do not want a chewed pickle for christmas because then I won’t be able to eat it.
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
THANK FOR THAT HOPE YOU CAN GET ME THE THREE THING MERRY CHRISTMAAS AND HOPE TOO YOU GIVE ALL DOES PEOPLE WHO HAD BEEN NICE WITH ME
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
i will not clean my room!!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I thank that the elves do a good job cleaning up . I have ben doing that to.I love Chistmas.
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Ireland said thatshe always cleans up so soshould the elfs,and she aiso said that she doesn’t want a eaten pickle.
p.s.you rock!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Lol, Umm, I think they have been taking a VERY CLOSE look at my room.
I have a VERY messy room. P.S. I don’t think I would want a Furry Green Sandwich!.
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I won’t want a chewed pickle for my present… >.<
That's why I clean up 'all the time'. (Well, sometimes I might miss out on the cleaning course…)
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
were good girls!!!!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Hi guys, were cool, dont forgeet. (:
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
why would anybody want a chewed pickel if it had been on the ground for 3 seconds i would eat it.Don`t forget the the 5 second rule.
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
The elves should learn that everyone needs to do their part to keep the workshop clean as well as their rooms. Booooo for green furry sandwiches and chewed pickles!! I don’t like any pickles, even unchewed ones! >:o)
December 3rd, 2010 at 1:04 am
i not like pickels more than you guys yuckk!!1
December 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 am
who wants chewed onions thats just grose so I think the elves should take a bit more care of tidying up & there elves not children. same with furry sandwiches
December 3rd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I’m a very untidy girl but I know I’m going to be very tidy when I’m older!
December 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I will clean my room everyday so I don’t a furry green pickle. I’m 6
December 3rd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
my room has been clean so far.and my sister’s room has been clean too.i hope you bring presents.
December 3rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I am very tidy but I always manage to lose suff1
December 3rd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I love you SANTA!!
December 3rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I think it is important to clean
December 3rd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
i would like on please:)
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
I’m a very tidy boy.I always like to tidy up my room every week.I love having a nice clean room every day.And when I’m older I will be very tidy, for sure !
Thanks Santa,
Joe
December 4th, 2010 at 4:37 am
I am a tidy girl I like being neat.
December 4th, 2010 at 4:53 am
they didnt want to tidy up anymore
i would if i was a elf x
December 4th, 2010 at 9:15 am
i’m tidy sometimes my room get a bit untidy but i clean it up
thanks santa
emily
December 4th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Santa I’m just using a nick name im sorry im not allowed any way , our house is quite messy but we ALWAYS clean it up for you!! You are so kind ! Thanks for every thing!
December 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I really think they should be tidy.
December 4th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Dear Santa,
Oh my goodness!!! I can’t believe they were happy about not cleaning!! I think I am kind of a neat freak! I just love cleaning and making things neat!! If I saw how messy it was… I would probably start cleaning it all right away!! Thanks!
December 4th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
i think its a good thing to tidy up even though i dont always but i do most of the time and so thats good
December 5th, 2010 at 7:31 am
i think its a good idea to tidy up because
one day there might be a special day and you carnt find what you want to give them and when it comes to the day they are going to think you dont care .
December 5th, 2010 at 7:42 am
you cool
December 5th, 2010 at 7:43 am
to be truthfull santa im not the tidyest girl but ill tidy up for you wink!
December 5th, 2010 at 7:49 am
the elves do some funny things
December 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Dear Santa;
It is my sister’s fault.
December 5th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Me and my brothers have chores that we do once a day so the house stays clean.
P.S. some times we forget
December 5th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
I think you should tidy up because just because someone does doesn’t mean you should do the same thing ( unless it is good) as they always say If someone told you to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge would you do it?
December 6th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
hi
December 6th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
eww no way!!!! i feel bad for the little girl
December 8th, 2010 at 1:58 am
Yuck,I feel sorry for the little girl!
December 8th, 2010 at 7:06 am
the should clean or they will get firede
December 8th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I would not want a CHEWED UP PICKLE for CHRISTMAS.
December 8th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
That is gross furry green grilled cheese. YUCK!
December 9th, 2010 at 7:52 am
I think the elves should clean up to set an example for other kids!
December 12th, 2010 at 7:45 am
i love you and and last year i got a ds so thanck you cant wait till christmas
December 12th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Those nauty elves!!I`m tidy (unlike them!)
December 15th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Tell the elves I recomend they stay tidy so nobody ever has to get a chewed up pickle or a furry green grilled cheese sandwich.
December 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
i would rather clean my room once a month
December 16th, 2010 at 4:52 am
the Elves must need to practice tidying up before christmas or else they need to practice tidying wraping paper
December 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
The elves must be able to tidy up if there talent is to make toys.Because toys need a lot of work and after there is a lot of mess !!!. Tell the elves I want them to be able to tidy by next Christmas.
December 17th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
No I would not like a chewed pickle for Christmas I want toys! I will do my best to clean up better.
December 18th, 2010 at 4:58 am
me too olivia
December 18th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Well santa I’m sorry to hear that the elves dont tidy up. Does that mean that you have to tidy up?
December 18th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
I try to but sometimes i dont. It is a good idea though
December 19th, 2010 at 5:29 am
way did the elfs not want to tiddy up
December 20th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
What’s worse than getting a furry green sandwich? One that moves.
December 21st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
why r they not tidy
December 21st, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I’m also very sorry
December 21st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
dear santa,hey i hope the elves are being good and not clumsy
December 21st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
It was a terrible idea to not to clean up because it makes a big mess.
December 21st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Hi. Ik u exist and I always get nice things for christmas. Idk if I have been naaaughty or nice this year so if u could tell me i would be enterneerly grateful.
December 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
im ok with an unchewed pickle
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am
i hope the workshop is clean when i come back
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
i hope the north pole is clean when i come back
December 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I don’t like pickles but I know my parents like pickles…UNCHEWED pickles!
January 1st, 2011 at 9:47 am
my rooms clean toy wise but i have dirty clothes EVERYWARE but after i read this i wated to go clean my room after i right this okay ready… this
July 17th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
why are they ever going to do that again i hope not
October 9th, 2011 at 5:04 am
i once got a trampoline with gum stuck on it
October 28th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
hey,hey, whats up hope that your having a good halloween up at th north pole is it snowing up thier how is it up their up here it calling for snow and it is halloween but i guess i should let you go and merry chrstmas and happy halloween and hope your ok i wish you good luck peace out home dog………
p.s im going to a gymnastics thing with a friend…………….. .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 6th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
well, i do like pickles!!!!!!!!!!!
November 9th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
i would not even dream about that because i am sure everybody cept on losing things
November 9th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I think its a good a good idea to tidy up. And know i would not want a fuzzy grilled chese.