Trackers of Sector 5, I know you may be tired of hearing of server and computer issues but we have more to report. Our servers for the Regional Tracking Center here in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada have been under attack most of the day. The attack hit during the chat with Santa on Saturday. It... Read more
Santa Gives Last Instructions
Santa Claus visited Elf Chat with one week to go until launch. He addressed several topics and made an announcement. This post is being made to share the transcript of the chat and to emphasize some things Santa did not have time to discuss. Here are the highlights: Santa talked about website issues and the... Read more
Community Site Issues and What to Do About It
Trackers, on Friday we experienced some technical issues with the website. A combination of events are responsible, namely: The site has been under attack from hackers who are determined to interrupt Santa's operations this year Routine security updates, designed to thwart hackers, have interfered with certain site features. Elf Max has been working with developers... Read more
Bulgaria Wants to Interview Santa
Bulgaria wants to interview Santa. On December 24th. On national television. At 7pm local time. Can you see now why Santa needs elves all over the world? No matter how much work the Public Relations Department at the North Pole puts into, well, publicizing, how Santa works they still don’t get it. The media –... Read more
Local Christmas Report Needed
North Pole Flight Command has just informed me of some concerns in our sector that they are detecting. We need a Local Christmas Report. While this is a general concern and we will accept reports from any area we are seeking reports specifically from the following localities: New York City, NY USA San Francisco, CA... Read more
Secrets of Santa
The real magic of Christmas is happening right now. Everywhere people have decorated, they are singing songs and anticipation is building for the biggest day of the year – Christmas! Santa is a very big part of it all. He is a bringer of gifts, yes. But more importantly, he is a bringer of joy.... Read more
Iceland Back to Track Soon
Just a heads up today, Sector 3. The big cheeses at North Pole Flight Command today informed me that our temporary home here in Norway may soon close so we can move back to our original tracking location in Iceland. Santa has authorized a team of engineers to confer again with Icelandic officials in making... Read more
Home and Family Report
It's time. Let's see a Home and Family Report from each of you. This is a special report. It's about you, and your family. Santa like to take care of his elves. I can recall the debate several years ago when this report was set up. The argument was that it was TOO personal and... Read more
Test Flights Cancelled in Sector 2
Trackers of Sector 2, I was just notified by North Pole Flight Command that test flights will not be heading west from their present location in Sector 2. They will instead be headed in the opposite direction - EAST. This is due in part to the lack of adverse weather conditions in our sector. That,... Read more
Public Observance Report Needed
Hello Sector 3! We have a new request from North Pole Flight Command today for a Public Observance Report from all areas of our Sector. Not stated reason has been provided for this request. They are asking that we get it in to them within the next week if that's possible. I did check with... Read more
Weather Reports Needed
Trackers of Sector 2, I send you greetings from Turkmenistan! As noted by Elf Randi in Sector 1 earlier today North Pole Flight Command is asking for forecasts of bad weather. They have now extended that to our Sector. If there is any adverse weather in your area of Sector 2 please send in a... Read more
Looking for Active Weather
Greetings, Trackers! The Sleigh Department at North Pole Flight Command has sent a request for active weather of any kind in our sector. They want storms, blizzards, tornados, volcanos, high winds - whatever we can throw at them. Their purpose is to get the test flights of Santa's sleigh - which is currently flying in... Read more