Christmas Elf Let's Play

# Let's play

# Let's play

# Let's have an adventure - hooray!

# Who could we be today?

# What could we do?

# I'd like to sail a pirate ship

# Or decorate a room

# I could be a film director

# Or I could walk your pet

# A clown or tennis player

# The best you've ever met

# Let's play

# Let's play

# Let's have an adventure today! #

# I wish me a Merry Christmas

# I wish me a Merry Christmas I wish me a Merry Christmas

# And a happy New Year. #

I'm so excited! Just one more day to go.

I can't wait. I love Christmas.

Yes, and today's the best day because it's Christmas Eve!

Oh! My tummy is fluttering with excitement.

I love everything about Christmas.

The tree, the decorations, the reindeer, the mince pies,

the crackers and, of course,

-the presents!

-Yes!

-BEEPING

-Oh - hold on, Rebecca. It's time.

-Great!

It's time to play!

Whose turn is it today?

-Let it be me!

-Let it be me!

-Me!

-Me!

-Me!

# Let it be me Let-let-let it be me

# Let it be me!

# Could it be me?

# Let it be me

# Let it be me

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me

# Let, let, let, let, let-let-let it be me

# Let it be me

# Let it be me

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me. #

-Could it be me?

-Could it be me?

It's me!

# Yes, it's me Yes, it's me

# I'm really, really, really, really happy... #

It's me!

Look, there's the dressing up room.

This is really exciting.

So what do you think we're playing today?

So, I've got on a snorkel, a mask,

a postie's uniform

and some chicken feet? Cluck!

No, I don't think so. Let's try again.

So what am I wearing this time?

I have got on a funny little hat,

some pointy shoes.

And I look very Christmassy, don't I?

So what do you think I'm playing today?

Yes, I'm going to be a Christmas Elf

and help Father Christmas. So what do we need to know?

Christmas presents need to be wrapped and labelled

to make sure they are given to the right person.

You can hear reindeer before you can see them,

because their legs make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.

Polaris, the North Star, is always in the same place in the night sky,

so you will always know

where north is.

OK, so that's what we need to remember.

And do we need anything else?

An apple. I wonder what this could be for?

Oh, well. I'm sure it'll come in handy.

Well, we've got everything we need. Let's go.

Hey, Sid, can you guess what we're playing today?

Well, you're all stripy and red and white.

Are you going to be a candy cane?

No! But I AM going to be something Christmassy. I'm a Christmas Elf!

-I'm going to be helping Father Christmas!

-You are so lucky.

You're going to meet Father Christmas. I wish I was.

-Then I could tell him what I want for Christmas.

-What?

He already knows. You did put your letter up the chimney?

Er...

No. I forgot.

And it's too late. It's Christmas Eve.

Maybe you should give that to me. I am a Christmas Elf, after all.

(Maybe I can give this to Father Christmas for Sid!)

-I'll see you later, Sid.

-Have fun.

-Bye.

-Bye.

Come on. Let's play Christmas Elves!

Whoa!

So where are we?

Wow, this is amazing.

Brr! It's a bit chilly though.

This must be the North Pole.

Surely Father Christmas can't live in there.

Afternoon.

Here goes. DOORBELL CHIMES, FOOTSTEPS

Ooh, someone's coming.

-Yes?

-Hello, erm, I'm a Christmas Elf.

My name's Rebecca. Er, Elf Rebecca. I'm here to help Father Christmas.

Oh. Why didn't you say so, Elf Rebecca? Come on in.

It's all hands on deck at the moment!

Welcome to Christmas Headquarters, Elf Rebecca.

-This is where Christmas is planned.

-Oh, this is so exciting!

So is this where the presents are wrapped and sorted?

Yes, and you've arrived just in time.

We need all the help we can get,

because this is the biggest elf day of the year!

Let me show you.

First we have to select the presents. That's a nice bear!

Oh, so you're wrapping them, right?

Wrapping is what I do!

And this is where we put a label on the present

so Father Christmas knows who the present is for

and then the presents go in a pile for Father Christmas to deliver.

I call it slap...and stack!

Oh, that looks like fun. Wrap, slap and stack.

-So what shall I do first?

-Follow me.

So this is where you're going to work, Elf Rebecca.

It's your job to get this pile of presents ready for delivery.

-Really? All these presents? That's quite a lot.

-Yes.

There are lots of good children.

We must get it right. We can't have anyone getting the wrong present.

Being a Christmas Elf is a very important job.

That's right and remember, time is ticking. We have to get the presents

ready before the Jingle Bells go off.

So it's every elf for him, or her, self! See you later.

Right, so, er... Yes.

Right, so, what do I need to do?

Wrap, slap and...stack.

Wrap, slap and stack.

OK. Hm, look at all these toys.

How do I know who should have what?

What am I going to do?

Hold on. I remember, do you?

Each present needs to be wrapped and labelled

so it can be sent to the right person.

That's it. I need to find out what the children want,

wrap the present, stick a label on it and there we go.

Aha! Look at this.

"Dear Father Christmas,

"I have been a good girl all year and would love a boomerang.

"Thank you, Emily from Sydney, Australia."

I think we can get Emily what she wants, don't you?

OK...

Boomerang, boomerang, where are you?

A boomerang. This is what Emily wanted.

I just need to wrap it...

..slap it...

..and stack it!

There, wrapped, slapped and stacked.

That's Emily sorted.

But look at all these presents and letters.

I'd better get a move on if I'm going to be done in time for Christmas!

Phew! All wrapped, slapped and stacked.

Very good, Elf Rebecca.

Very good indeed. You are a natural!

-Thanks, Head Elf.

-But there isn't a moment to lose.

It's time to get all of these presents loaded onto the sleigh.

Maybe this is where I get to meet Father Christmas.

Ooh, I'm so excited!

Oh. Is he here yet? Is Father Christmas here?

-Oh, I can't wait to meet him!

-Not quite. Hm. Can you hear that?

Ho-ho-ho!

It's Father Christmas! He's coming!

OK, elves, he's on his way. Hats straight.

Ho-ho-ho!

It's Father Christmas.

Well, I see you've all been very busy.

Hello, boss.

The presents are all ready for delivery, Father Christmas.

Marvellous. Well done, elves. Let Christmas begin!

I'll set the Santa Nav for South Australia.

-Excuse me, Mr Christmas.

-Hmm?

Isn't there something missing?

Missing?

Your reindeer, to pull your sleigh? They're not here.

Ho-ho... Oh! Well spotted, clever elf.

What's your name?

I'm Rebecca, Father Christmas. Elf Rebecca.

You are a very helpful elf, Elf Rebecca.

So come along, elves. Where are my reindeer?

I can't see the reindeer anywhere. And if we don't find them soon,

Father Christmas is going to be late.

Oh, dear, this could ruin Christmas!

We need to find the reindeer. But where could they be?

Wow. Is this snowman

trying to show us something?

Oh, yes. Look.

Hoof prints.

Oh, yes. You're right.

And they lead into the forest, look.

I think that's where the reindeer must be.

Come on. Let's follow them.

Oh... The hoof prints have stopped.

They must be in the forest.

But it's so deep and dark, we'll get lost if we go in there.

How are we going to find the reindeer?

What are we going to do?

Hold on. I remember, do you?

That's it. You can hear reindeer even if you can't see them

because their legs make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.

Let's listen to see if we can hear any clicking.

CLICKING

Yes, they're definitely in there and they're not very far away.

Great. But how do we get them out of the forest?

We can call them.

Erm, OK.

Rudolph! Here, Rudolph!

-Dasher!

-Dancer!

-Prancer!

-Vixen!

-Comet!

-Cupid!

-Donner!

-Blitzen!

LOUDER CLICKING They're so near! I can hear them.

But how can we get them out of the forest?

Oh! I know what we can use, do you?

Yes. I knew it would come in handy.

Good thinking, Elf Rebecca. Reindeers love apple.

-Now we wait.

-Come on, reindeer. Come and get your nice juicy apple!

Reindeers' favourite.

EVEN LOUDER CLICKING Yes, definitely coming closer.

Look! Look!

Look, Father Christmas. Your reindeer.

They're back. Head Elf is just bringing them.

Ho-ho-ho. Well done, Elf Rebecca!

I think you've just saved Christmas!

-Go me!

-Reindeers are ready.

I'm going to need a helper

to help me deliver all the presents on time.

Climb on board.

Come on then, reindeer.

Hold on tight! There's no time to lose, no time at all.

Goodbye. Thank you!

Thank you! Bye.

Wow! This is amazing!

Yes. The best job in the world.

We mustn't stop until the last present's been delivered

to every child around the world.

So where are we heading first, Father Christmas?

'First stop - Australia.'

Australia.

'At the next star, turn left.'

Hold on tight. Here we go.

Whoa! Woohoo!

'At the next star, turn right...'

Whoa!

'Please make a U-turn, if possible.

'Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. Make a U-turrr...'

That doesn't sound good.

MESSAGE SLOWS AND STOPS

Oh, dear. The Santa Nav is broken.

It must have frozen in all this snow.

-Oh, no!

-We're lost.

How are we going to deliver all the presents to all the children

in the world with a broken Santa Nav?

Oh, no. What are we going to do?

We need to make sure every child gets their present

or Christmas will be ruined - and we can't let that happen.

Wow. That's a very twinkly star.

Oh, hold on. I remember, do you?

That's it! Polaris, the North Star,

is always in the same place in the night sky

so you always know which way is north.

Fascinating. But how does that help us?

Well, if that's north...

Then we need to go in the opposite direction to go south!

South to Australia. Brilliant! Well done, Elf Rebecca.

OK, reindeer. Here we go!

We're here. You hold the reins, Elf Rebecca.

It's time to start delivering the presents.

Emily's first on my list.

Oh, it's a boomerang, Father Christmas,

so make sure it doesn't come back.

That's our first present. But there's lots more to deliver.

Ho-ho-ho!

We're here in France. Look, the Eiffel Tower.

# Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh - hey! #

Welcome to America, Elf Rebecca.

Oh, look - the Statue of Liberty.

Here's one for you!

Oh, look - it's Buckingham Palace.

Oh, dear. Just a few more places left.

Including your house, of course.

Yes. Don't want to forget that one!

-Oh, Father Christmas?

-Yes, Elf Rebecca?

My friend Sid forgot to give you this.

So he doesn't think he's going to get a present.

He's been very good, though.

Of course. Your friend Sid must have a present for Christmas.

I always carry a few spares, just in case this sort of thing happens.

Thank you, Elf Rebecca.

I couldn't have done any of this without you.

All that present delivering has tired me out.

Then it's bedtime for you.

I have a funny feeling you'll be getting up

-nice and early in the morning.

-Who doesn't on Christmas Day?

We did it. But we'd never have done it without remembering

everything we needed to know.

Christmas presents need to be wrapped and labelled

to make sure they go to the right person.

Reindeer's legs make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.

And Polaris, the North Star, is always in the same place

in the night sky, so you always know where north is.

I think it's time we went home.

Merry Christmas, Elf Rebecca.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

Ho-ho-ho!

Bye, Father Christmas.

-Happy Christmas, Sid!

-Happy Christmas, Rebecca!

So, how was Father Christmas?

He was so much fun with his "Ho-ho-ho's!"

He looked exactly like he does on the Christmas cards.

-Wow.

-Look! It's for me.

Great. But he hasn't got my letter, remember?

I don't suppose I'm going to have anything from him.

-Not this year, anyway.

-Hold on, Sid.

Here's one for you, too.

For me?

He remembered! But how did he know?

With a little help from a Christmas Elf!

Aren't elves clever?

It's a sleigh, just like Father Christmas has.

And I've got an elf's hat. Just what I asked for!

And it's a perfect fit!

Maybe you can help Father Christmas next year.

-I've got the hat for it!

-Playing Christmas Elves was great fun.

What do YOU like to play? Happy Christmas, everyone.

I pretend to be really cold when I play snowmen. Brr!

I like playing Christmas Elves

and I tiptoe so no-one can hear me delivering the presents.

When I play Rudolf, I put on my red nose, like this.

It's fun to play.

Start playing today.

See you soon.

Go to bbc.co.uk/cbeebies

and click on Let's Play.

Happy Christmas!