One evening before Christmas Eve, Santa and the elves were sitting around the fireplace in Santa’s Den. Bonnie, sad that her job was almost over for the year, said, “I wish I could go with you to deliver presents to all the boys and girls around the world, Santa.” All the other elves agreed. Now Santa thought and thought for a moment, and then he got an idea. “Why, you can all go with me on my journey around the world Christmas Eve,” said Santa, with a twinkle in his eye. “Yo

It was the biggest moment of the year at the North Pole. All eight reindeer were hitched up, and Santa’s sleigh was flying across the Christmas Eve sky. The elves waved good-bye, cheering for Santa and the reindeer as they began their trip to deliver toys. “Well, let’s go back in the workshop,” Burt said to the elves. “It’s time for us to clean up for the day.” As the elves put away their tools and swept the floor, Bud realized that a teddy bear little Jessica wanted for Chri