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18th December 2013 • Volume 20, Issue 48 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie
Santa’s Elves Spotted! Christmas is looming ever closer, and that can mean only one thing: Santa will surely have his special elves out and about, making sure all the boys and girls here in the North County have been good this year, before he sets out on his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Our special contact from Lapland told us that the elves come to the North County to chat with their friends, the robins, who have also been keeping a close eye on the children all year round. After the elves finish chatting with their friends, they then go all around the North County to see just how good the little boys and girls have been, and of course they report all this back to Santa. In fact, here at the County Leader, we received a special phone call from the crew at Dublin Airport, saying that there had been some “mysterious sightings” there. Apparently, these tiny creatures have been jumping out of people’s suitcases! And, as well as that, they had left some “special items” behind them. Well, we were so intrigued by what we heard, that we simply had to send our reporter down to investigate further. Dublin Airport is truly a wonderful place to be at Christmas time; friends and family are reunited, everyone is filled with festive cheer, and there is a true sense of magic in the air. So, it’s really no surprise that the elves would arrive there from the frosty North Pole, before going to check on all the boys and girls. Our reporter, Patrick eagerly arrived at the airport, and he knew that if he had any chance of spotting these mystical, nimble creatures, he would have to head down to customs, where all the suitcases were kept. It was here a crew member swore he had seen a group of them with his very own eyes! According to our reporter, there was a real sense of wonderment in the air, so he could well believe that they had been there. When he asked for a description, he was told that they apparently were tiny and
that they wore green suits and pointy hats. And what was most wondrous, was that beneath their pointy hats, lurked a pair of pointy ears! Patrick was certain that these creatures were some of Santa’s special elves, but he wanted to try and spot them himself. Elves are not a common sight in the North County, so naturally, he was very excited to think some of them might be close by! At this very busy time of year, these elves are usually working hard in Santa’s Workshop, preparing all the beautiful toys for all the boys and girls here in the North County, but we know that, occasionally, Santa sends a group to keep an eye on the children and to check whether they are being naughty or nice. We know that all the boys and girls have been very good this year, and we will definitely be telling our contacts at the North Pole to pass this important message on to Santa. He looked amongst all the luggage, anxiously searching for any signs of these elves, because he knew they wouldn’t be staying around for long. After searching for a while with no luck, he was just about to give up and go home, when out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a tiny elf (who was perched on top of a big red case), disappearing in a magical puff of smoke. He looked on in awe, as the elf vanished from sight; it was truly a wondrous thing to behold. Then, what a surprise he got, when a letter and the smallest shoe he had ever seen, fluttered through the air and landed at his feet! And guess what? The letter contained a special message written especially for the children of the North County from Santa himself! Here’s what it said:
County Leader
EXCLUSIVE “Ho Ho Ho! I just wanted to write a little message to all the wonderful children in the North County, before I set off on my trip around the world to deliver all the presents. Myself and all my talented elves have been preparing all year for the special night, and are busy putting the final touches to all the toys. My lists have been checked twice and I hope you are all going to continue to be on your best behaviour for your parents. All you have to do is go to bed early, and I would be so happy if something tasty was left out as the reindeers and I love treats! Merry Christmas!! Ho Ho Ho” .... Love Santa. Afterwards, our reporter knew that he had been extremely lucky to catch a glimpse of one of Santa’s special helpers. However, Patrick remained puzzled over the tiny shoe that had been left behind and decided that the little elf must have lost it, as he rushed off to check up on all the girls and boys around the North County, who we’re sure have been very good this year. Here in the County Leader, we were thrilled to be able pass on Santa’s message to all our readers in the North County and wish you all a very Happy Christmas. And remember children, Santa always has his eyes and ears open and will be watching all over Christmas, so be sure to be on your best behaviour, and be in bed nice and early on Christmas Eve!