Well, it was finally time for Santa to leave, and Narae gave her grandfather a big hug.... Just like every other Christmas Eve, the workshop had been transformed into a party room, so the elves could celebrate another year well done.... 'This year you'll have a special treat, since Winston here took over the kitchen... 'I know he's been working hard in the kitchen the past few days..." 'Anyway, it's time to go. So, have fun everyone! And I'll see you all again tomorrow."
Well, it was finally time for Santa to get dressed.... "So, you have to go around the whole world??" "Well, no. I just go to a couple of countries.... Canada, the United States, and a coupe of other ones. I have several brothers and sisters who deliver gifts to many of the other countries." "So, where on there are we/?" "Right here, near the very top, on the northern-most island in Canada..."
With everything done, and it still being early and not yet time to for Santa to leave, everyone gathered to watch the annual puppet show... This year it was Ringo's turn to put on a play.... Everyone loved it!!
With the last of the toys packed up, and the workshop all neat and tidy, it was time for the annual, official Staff portrait....
When he was finished helping Ringo, Santa headed over to the Stuffing Department for a final check.... "These Indian elephants are very nice!" Nami had the last of the camels... Chloe was doing a final check.... "'This one is my favourite..." "Looks like we are done!"
Santa felt sorry for Ringo, who was feeling very down, and ever so embarrassed. So he put on his work apron...and pulled up a chair... ..and he handed Ringo an apron too... "Here, I'll help you, and together we'll be done them in no time!"
Ringo was getting tired, but he was on the very last of the rocking horses. Just one more and he'd be done! But then Effie came in with Santa. "You're doing it wrong!!" "These last two were supposed to be painted like zebras..." "... Like this one..." And here he thought that he was almost done!! The elves at the nearby work table looked over with sympathy..... "You're going to have to repaint that one you just did, and then do the last one like that too..."
With all the stockings done, Willie's new job was to transport all the teddies from the Stuffing Department, over to Packaging.... "This is fun!!" And off she'd go....again....."Watch out!! Coming through!!"
The elves were all very busy. Peach was supervising Tillie and Efreet, as they worked on bird houses.... ..and it was Ringo's job to paint the rocking horses.... "That's another one done. Now just ONE more!!"
Winston wanted to hear all about what Willie had been up to... "Well, one thing I've been doing, is helping to make stockings.." "These look really great!" 'They are even nicer when they are full of goodies..." "Wow, I wish I had a Christmas stocking..." Then Chloe came over.... "We made this stocking specially for you!" "Wow, this is so cool !! Thanks so much!!" "Santa will be able to fit a lot of stuff in here!!" "We are so glad that you like it..." "I don't like it....I LOVE it!!"
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AuthorMartha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes. Archives
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