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An English Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you call Santa’s helpers?A: Subordinate Clauses! Explanation: Merry Christmas! In the telling of the story of Santa Claus, the people who help Santa make the toys are typically called elves (one elf, two elves).  They are the helpers; … Continue reading →

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Gnomes and Elves

Posted on December 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do Santa’s elves do after school? A: Their gnomework! Explanation:  Gnome rhymes with home.  After school most students do homework; elves do “gnomework.”  This is funny because elves and gnomes are both magical creatures and because of the rhyme. If they … Continue reading →

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Elfabet

Posted on April 18, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do elves learn in school?  A: The elf-abet! Explanation:  One elf (singular), two elves (plural).  Elves are mythological beings found in stories like The Hobbit or found at the north pole working for Santa Claus.  The alphabet is learned … Continue reading →

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