TODAY’S ACTIVITYToday
A tiny thank-you
Make a little thank-you card for somebody who has helped you.
YOU’LL NEEDPaper and pencils
CHRISTMAS 2026 · THE COUNTDOWN IS ON
A little closer
to Christmas.
Big excitement. Little traditions. Follow the countdown, find something fun to do today, and join Santa’s magical journey on Christmas Eve.
Peek inside the workshopFree activities for families. No account needed.
✦✧✦✧✦90° N / A LITTLE IMAGINATION
At the North Pole · getting ready
SLEIGH BELLS SOON
Until our Christmas Eve journey begins
24 December · 6am UK time
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A PEEK INSIDE THE NORTH POLE
There’s magic in the making.
Step inside, meet the elves and follow the preparations, one little chapter at a time.
HAPPENING NOW
Today in the toy room
Little hands. Big ideas.
The elves are getting ready for Christmas.
If you were an elf, what would you make?
A make-believe peek into Santa’s workshop. The story follows the calendar automatically; you can explore any chapter whenever you like. All dates use UK time.
THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS CLUBOne small thing.
One small thing.
A lovely little memory.
A fresh idea each day to make the wait feel a little more magical. Screen off, imagination on.
Use your browser’s bookmark or favourites button. On a computer, press Ctrl+D (Windows) or ⌘D (Mac).
THE CHRISTMAS EVE JOURNEY
The sleigh is still in the workshop.
Our animated Christmas story starts at 6am UK time on 24 December. Until then, there’s a little something festive to do every day.
- ✦North Pole
- ✦Pacific
- ✦Australia & NZ
- ✦Asia
- ✦Europe & Africa
- ✦Americas
- ✦Home
A make-believe Christmas adventure for families. Our journey is an animation, with no live radar data. We’re independent of NORAD and Google.
A LITTLE NORTH POLE PLAYTIMEPairs, please.
Pairs, please.
The elves need a hand.
Somebody mixed up the wrapping-paper patterns. Turn the cards over and find the matching pairs.
0 of 6 pairs · 0 turns
Turn over two cards. Can you find all six pairs?
A letter they’ll want to keep.
Make a personalised Santa letter, a nice-list certificate and a magic-key poem. Print your free Christmas Eve pack in a few little steps.
Make your free Santa letterA few things to know
When does the Santa journey start?
Our make-believe journey begins on 24 December at 6am UK time and runs until 6am on Christmas Day. The countdown updates automatically. It is a festive story, rather than a real location service.
Do I need an account?
No. The countdown, game, daily activities and printable letters are free to use without an account or email address.
What changes each day?
Today’s activity changes at midnight UK time, cycling through 31 original ideas. Every new game shuffles the cards again. Save this page in your bookmarks to find it easily tomorrow.
Who makes this site?
This is an independent family activity site from West Lancashire Creations. Our optional shop links go to our own handmade decoration business. Contact us at info@westlancashirecreations.com.
Privacy and family information
The countdown and game run in your browser. We don’t ask for a child’s location, name, photo or email. This version has no advertising cookies or visitor analytics scripts. Our hosting provider processes ordinary connection information to deliver the site. The optional shop has its own privacy information.