Every dispatch from the North Pole, in one place.
May 5, 2026
— Petra
I told them not to open the green canister. They opened the green canister. The corgis tracked it into the kitchens, then the Lamplighter walked through and now the entire west corridor sparkles. Mrs. Claus is pretending not to notice. Donner has filed a formal complaint.
Read the full Dispatch →May 4, 2026
— Mrs. Claus
Cinnamon stick goes in before the milk. I'll die on this hill. Donner says he liked it better yesterday but Donner is wrong. Tomorrow we add a single drop of vanilla and see if anyone notices. The samples for tonight are on the counter. Petra is not allowed near them.
Read the full Dispatch →May 3, 2026
— Donner
Blitzen complained the entire time. We polished the bells anyway. Twelve months until takeoff and the count begins now. The new straw arrived in Tuesday's delivery; the old straw is going to the polar bear. Vixen suggested racing on Saturday. We'll see.
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