Welcome to day one of my 12 Stories of Christmas Challenge. If you want to participate, add your story or a link in the comments below.
The First story of Christmas
Puppy Problems
From: headelf@northpolemail.org
December 17, 2024 9:09 AM
Dear Mrs. Parker,
The North Pole has received communication from both of your sons requesting a puppy. We are not authorized to fulfill such requests without permission from parents. Please reply by December 23 to inform us of how you would like us to proceed.
Season’s Greetings,
Elwin Shoemaker
Head Elf, Nort Pole Inc.
From: hparker27@gmail.com
December 18, 2024 5:16 PM
Dear Elwin,
Thank you for reaching out. We thought Ben and Sam had given up on getting a puppy. It seems their hearts are set. I’m sure they won’t forget to feed him like the fish. You have our permission to process the order.
Happy Holidays,
Heather Parker
To: ccringle@northpolemail.org
From: blitzen1224@northpolemail.org
December 20, 2024 3:24 PM
Dear Mr. Claus,
It has come to our attention that the elves have agreed to send a puppy to Ben and Sam Parker. After last year’s incident at the Miller house, we made it clear we will no longer transfer dogs.
Sparky the chihuahua was intolerable. He gave out a high-pitched bark every time Rudolph’s nose glowed. He chewed on Comet’s harness resulting in him breaking loose from the sleigh. Then, he relieved himself in your bag, resulting in a list of gift complaints. Then, when we were finally rid of him, he started yipping and woke up the family. You had to rush out without getting the carrots they left for us (although I seem to recall you had time to get your cookies).
We insist that you cancel the order for the Parker’s puppy.
Sincerely,
Blitzen
President of the Reindeer Union
To: blitzen1224@northpolemail.org
From: ccringle@northpolemail.org
December 20, 2024 3:32 PM
Dear Blitzen,
I sympathize with your concerns. However, I cannot disappoint the kids. They are at the top of the nice list. I will make sure the Parker’s puppy is better trained than Sparky.
Sincerely,
S. Claus
To: ccringle@northpolemail.org
From: blitzen1224@northpolemail.org
December 21, 9:02 AM
Dear Mr. Claus,
We find your response unacceptable.
This is official notice that the reindeer are on strike until our demands are met:
- NO PUPPIES
- Guaranteed carrots at every stop
- Pay for Comet’s counseling sessions treating his PTSD which is a direct result of the harness incident
Signed: Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, Vixen, Dasher, Rudolph
Letter addressed to Heather Parker, left in stocking labeled “Mom”
Dear Mrs. Parker,
I regret to inform you that we were unable to complete your order due to supply chain issues. We apologize for the inconvenience and have replaced your order of one live puppy with two dachshund beanie babies left wrapped beneath the tree.
Sincerely,
Elwin Shoemaker
Head Elf, North Pole Inc.
My husband and I are laughing outloud.
This is a great idea, Nicole. I look forward to reading more stories.
To blitzen1224@northpolemail.org
From: Office of Reindeer Replacement
December 23, 2024 3:24 PM
Dear Mr. Blitzen
It has come to our attention that you are threatening a reindeer work stoppage if the Christmas sleigh contains any canine animals.
I draw your attention to the Clause 23, sub clause D, of “Sleigh Riders’ Rights and Responsibilities Charter” signed 22November2018. To whit: Reindeer will pull Santa’s sleigh and all contents approved by Santa with a weight limit of 2,325,000 tons.
Please note, we have established a training school to bust any unauthorized work stoppage. C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S. (Council of Holiday Reindeer In Starlit Training, Mapping Arctic Sleigh-routes) is presently training a replacement crew and will freely substitute said replacements if you continue this unauthorized action.
The Hoof Whisperer has guaranteed that Blunder, Wheezer, Grumble, Dizzy, Slumpy, Grouchy, Wobbles, and Tootles will soon be certified as “Santa’s Team 1”. (Puddles did finish top of the class, but he requires constant bathroom stops.)
If you wish to keep your jobs, I strongly suggest you reconsider your threatened action.
Joyous Holidays
I love it!
Love this story or I should say letters.