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A Letter From Santa
Hello my friends so dear,
Can you believe that it is October already? With less than two months before the
Christmas holiday, we sure have been busy at the North Pole! What an Elf-tastic time to be a part of the Elf Magic North Pole experience. Ho, ho, ho, with all the excitement and giggles, we can barely keep our Jingle Bell Jammies on!
Do you know that many of our Elf Magic Elves will be making special Halloween appearances this year as well! So, to join in on all the fun, this issue of the St. Nick's News will be dedicated to making All Hallows' Eve super fun and safe for all! From Halloween safety tips to costume, party and snack ideas and Halloween songs, Santa's favorite Elf Magic Elves left no creative stone unturned!
Of course, Mrs. Claus joined in on the fun and began planning one of her fabulous parties to get into the Halloween spirit as well. She is so excited about sharing some of her ideas with you that she added them to the "Elf Magic Celebrates Fall Fun" page as well. She even included instructions from our Elf Magic Fashion Editor on how to create an Elf Magic Halloween costume for yourself. How magical is that! Can you keep a secret? I will be dressing as an Elf Magic Elf myself this Halloween as well. I sure hope I can find a costume that will cover my tummy!
Once you are outfitted in your Elf costume, it's time to polish up on your trick-or-treating tips as well. Elf Zach offers several safety tips for a happy, safe night of collecting treats! Please take these tips to heart, as we all want you to have a safe and Elf-tastically magical holiday!
Also, we would love to see your costume or party photos! We may even feature one of your photos on Santa's favorite website or on our Facebook page, so make sure to keep them coming!
As always, we are very grateful that you continue to share our Timeless Traditions of Elf Magic with your friends and family.
I hope that you find the magic of Christmas in your everyday!
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Elftastic Halloween Party Ideas from Mrs. Claus
Elf Patricia
Social Editor
With Mrs. Claus at your side, there is no need to fret about coming up with creative ideas for your upcoming Halloween party. Who has more experience than Santa's number one helper? You can also find these ideas on our Elf Magic website. From Halloween safety tips to party, snack, Halloween songs and costume ideas.
Santa's favorite Elf Magic Elves left no creative stone unturned! We can't wait to hear all about your Elf Magic Halloween fun!
Start your party preparations with these "Spooktacular" Decorations! click here for How To Instructions.
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 | Monster Door Decoration
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Try these yummy recipes for "Boolicious Treats". Click here for Recipes.  | | Cheese Fingers |
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Monster Pizzas
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Peeking Monster Cupcakes
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With every pop of a confetti and candy filled balloon, the kids will have a blast playing the Pumpkin Balloon Pop game! Click here for Game Instructions.  | | Pumpkin Balloon Pop |
Ghouls NIght Out via countryliving.com/ Monster Door from family.go.com / Cheese Fingers from www.familyfun.go.com / Monster Pizzas via familyfun.go.com / Peaking Monster Cupcakes from bhg.com / Pumpkin Balloon Pop from marthastewart.com . Pumpkin Carving Prayer: Dear God, As I carve my pumpkin help me say this prayer:
Open my mind so I can learn about You;
(Cut the top of the pumpkin)
Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do.
(Clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so Your love I will see;
(Cut the eyes out in heart shapes)
I'm so sorry for turning up my nose to all you've given me.
(Cut a nose in the shape of a cross)
Open my ears so your word I will hear.
(Cut the ears shaped like the Bible)-we did rectangles
Open my mouth so I can tell others You're near
(cut the mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let Your light shine in all I say and do! Amen.
(Place a candle inside and light it). - Pumpkin Carving Prayer provided by DLTK-Bible.com. Great Pumpkin! Halloween Songs for Kids 1. The Twelve Days of Halloween (Sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas") On the first day of Halloween my true love gave to me... An owl in a old oak tree.
On the second day of Halloween my true love gave to me....2 black cats, and an owl in a old oak tree.
3 pumpkins glowing...
4 witches brewing...
5 candy corn...
6 scary costumes...
7 bats a flying...
8 spiders webbing...
9 ghost a'haunting...
10 scarecrows scaring...
11 werewolves howling...
12 banshees wailing... 2. Pumpkin, Pumpkin On the Ground (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") Pumpkin pumpkin on the ground
How'd you get so big and round
Planted as a seed so small
Now you are a great big ball
Pumpkin pumpkin on the ground
How'd you get so big and round 3. Here We Come to Trick or Treat (Sung to the tune of "Mary Had A Little Lamb") Here we come to trick or treat, trick or treat, trick or treat.
Here we come to trick or treat, knocking on your door.
Please give us some candy sweet, candy sweet, candy sweet.
Please give us some candy sweet, and we will say Thank You! 4. Three Little Witches (Sung to the tune of "Three Little Indians") One little, two little, three little witches. (Hold up 1,2,3 fingers)
Fly over haystacks, fly over ditches. (Make flying motion with hands)
Fly over moonbeams without any hitches. (Make flying motion with opposite hand.)
Hey, Ho, Halloween Night! (Clap) 5. Five Crows All Shiny Black (Sung to the tune of "Five Green and Speckled Frogs") 5 crows, all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating the most delicious corn, CAW! CAW! Scarecrow, he shouted BOO!
1 crow, away she flew,
Then there were 4 black shiny crows (just 4!) Repeat for crows 4, 3, 2, 1. 6. If You're A Monster and You Know It (To the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It") If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms.
If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms.
If you're a monster and you know it,
then your arms will surely show it.
If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms. (You can pick other Halloween creatures and motions too. e.g. If you're a dragon and you know it give a roar, etc.) 7. Great Pumpkin Is Coming to Town (To the tune of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town) Oh, you'd better not shriek,
You'd better not groan,
You'd better not howl,
You'd better not moan,
Great Pumpkin is coming to town! He's gonna find out
From folks that he meets
Who deserves tricks
And who deserves treats.
Great Pumpkin is coming to town! He'll search in every pumpkin patch,
Haunted houses far and near
To see if you've been spreading gloom,
Or bringing lots of cheer. Oh, you'd better not shriek,
You'd better not groan,
You'd better not howl,
You'd better not moan,
Great Pumpkin is coming to town! - Halloween songs provided by SweetHappyLife.com. |
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Elfit Yourself! Elf Magic Costume How-To
Elf Charlotte
Fashion Editor
From witches brews and spells to turning an ordinary pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, Halloween is truly a magical  time of year! And, what can be more magical than an Elf Magic Elf! Who says you need to be ghostly for Halloween? According to Elf Jackson, "Santa's Elf Magic Elves sure don't!" This year, why not Elfit yourself into one of Santa's favorite Elf Magic Elves! It's so easy to do thanks to the Elf students at the Elf Magic School of Fashion and Design. And, most of these items can be used again and again!
"Over the years, we have received countless adorable photos of children and parents alike dressing as Elf Magic Elves for Halloween - we have received even more telephone and email requests for tips on how to accomplish this at home," say Elf Jackson. So, due to the many requests from fans worldwide, students of Elf Magic's School of Fashion Design lovingly worked together to create a list of items to help you to create your own Elf Magic Elf costume, so that you too can celebrate the holiday Elf Magic style! Join the Elves this year and say, "We ain't scared of no ghosts!"
Items Needed for Elf Magic Girls:
- Red dress (ex: can be a long or short sleeved red t-shirt or red dress)
- Snowflakes - (ex: White fabric paint-- paint a snowflake or find a stencil to trace or purchase snowflake appliques)
- Small green pom-poms (ex: these can be found at any craft or fabric store
- Red and white stockings (ex: pajama bottoms or athletic pants, we suggest Hanna Adersson striped pj's, www.hannandersson.com )
- Elf or Santa hat (ex: why not raid your Christmas closet or storage or borrow from a friend)
- Green bows (ex: two green grosgrain ribbons for hair)
- Green gloves (ex: garden gloves, die white gloves )
- Green shoes(ex: spray paint old shoes, elf shoes can be found at a costume store, or make a green felt cover)
Items needed for Elf Magic Boys-
- Red t-shirt ( ex: long-sleeved or short- sleeved)
- Snowflake - (ex: White fabric paint-- paint a snowflake or find a stencil to trace or purchase snowflake appliques)
- Green bow tie (ex: simply cut out a bowtie shape from green felt and attaching with Velcro)
- Green belt (ex: use green felt, large green ribbon or green rope)
- Green shorts (ex: green athletic shorts or green sweatpants)
- Red and white stockings (ex: pajama bottoms or athletic pants, we suggest Hanna Adersson striped pj's, www.hannandersson.com )
- Green gloves (ex: garden gloves, die white gloves )
- Green shoes(ex: spray paint old shoes, elf shoes can be found at Party City, or make a green felt cover)
We have included some adorable photos below to use as your guide. Happy trick-or-treating!
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 | | Add a veil to the Snowflake Princess Elfit for a Brides Costume |
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Halloween Safety: Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters
Make Halloween Safety Part of Your Elf Magic Holiday Fun!
Elf Zach
Ghosts and goblins and ghouls...oh my! It's that time of year again, when the tricks and treats, they are a plenty! To make sure that you have a safe and fun Halloween, now is the time to get up to speed on your Halloween safety tips as well! Santa has checked the below tips twice to make sure that Halloween will be safe and fun for all. We hope you have an Elf-magically wonderful time!
Carve safely
- Decorate with markers or paint. Leave the carving for adults.
- Use candles with care. Or, why not use a flashlight or battery-operated candle instead.
Get clever with costumes
From furry animals to princesses and superheroes, choosing your costume is an important part of Halloween safety. Even better, why not choose to make an Elf Magic Elf Halloween costume this year! See our easy directions below to make an Elf Magic Elf Halloween costume.
- The brighter the better. Whether you buy a costume or make one yourself, choose bright colors. And use fire safe fabric as well. You can also attach reflective tape to costumes.
- Size it right. Although our Elves love the frosty temperature, in case it's chilly outdoors, make sure your costume is loose enough for warm clothing to be worn underneath - but not long enough to cause tripping. And, stay away from oversized shoes and high heels. No one wants a skinned knee on Halloween!
- Skip the masks. Again, avoid tripping by skipping the masks this year as they make it hard for you to see where you are going. Instead, try kid-friendly makeup.
Trick-or-treat with care
We know the promise of Halloween candy may leave stars in your eyes, but Halloween safety still rules.
- If you are younger than 12, stay close to Mom or Dad. And, tell your Moms and Dads they can also pin a piece of paper with your name, address and phone number inside your pocket in case you get separated. Also, remember safety comes in numbers so always use the buddy system. Why not have a friend dress like an Elf Magic Elf with you?
- Stay close to home. Always follow the stranger danger rule. Never talk to strangers without your parent.
- Check your treats carefully. Always let a parent check your treats before you take a bite.
- Don't eat too much candy. We know you love it, but take it from us; too much sugar will give you a bellyache.
- Plan a party. Consider planning a trick-or-treat party with a couple of neighbors or friends instead of house-to-house door knocking. You can decorate your garage or home, have a costume contest, and plan games and prizes. We also have some really great party ideas in this issue as well, so make sure you take a look!
--Safety tips provided by The Mayo Clinic.
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Upcoming Elf Magic Elf Holiday Events
Elf Josie
Did you know that Elf Magic Elves make special appearances at local North Pole Supply Posts? We sure do! For more information on the below events, please visit our Elf Magic website on November 5th or contact the North Pole Supply Post directly. We hope to see you soon!
November 12: Blue Willow Gifts Elf Magic Event, Birmingham, AL, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 205-968-0909
November 17: Plain Jane Gifts Elf Magic Event, Birmingham, AL, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.,
205-991-1995
November 15-18: Mommie Chic and Me Elf Magic Event, League City, TX, Time TBD
281-557-0336
November 17-18: The Creation Station Elf Magic Event, Tifton, GA, Time TBD
229-238-3933
November 17-18: Gracie's Elf Magic Event, Galveston, TX, Time TBD
409-762-2515
November 18: Light Up Dunwoody, Dunwoody, GA, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November 27: Bean Head Toys Elf Magic Event, Sandy Springs, GA, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
404-851-2980
November 30: Toy Fair Elf Magic Event, Shreveport, LA, Time TBD
318-865-3558
November 30: Doral Family Pharmacy Elf Magic Event, Doral, FL, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
305-629-9891
December 1: Toy Town Elf Magic Event, Miami, FL, Time TBD
305-361-5501
December 1: Ace Garden & Gifts Elf Magic Event, Gray, GA, Time TBD
478-960-2171
December 7: Three's Company Elf Magic Event, Cordele, GA, Time TBD
229-271-8886
December 7: Homewood Toy & Hobby Elf Magic Event, Birmingham, AL, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 205-879-4444
December 8: The Spotted Zebra Elf Magic Event, Birmingham, AL,1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
205-655-0313
December 9: Wrapsody Elf Magic Event, Hoover, AL, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
334-887-7447
December 11: Think Toys Elf Magic Event, Anniston, AL, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
256-238-8989
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