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00:00Let's play! Let's play! Let's have an adventure! Hooray!
00:11Who could we be today? What could we do?
00:15I'd like to sail a pirate ship or decorate a room.
00:20I could be a film director, or I could work your pet.
00:25A clown or tennis player, the best you've ever met!
00:29Let's play! Let's play! Let's have an adventure today!
00:38I wish me a Merry Christmas! I wish me a Merry Christmas!
00:42I wish me a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
00:46I'm so excited, just one more day to go!
00:49I can't wait, I love Christmas!
00:51Yes, and today's the best day because it's Christmas Eve!
00:55My tummy is fluttering with excitement!
00:58I love everything about Christmas, the tree, the decorations, the reindeer,
01:03the mince pies, the crackers and of course the presents!
01:06Yes! Oh, hold on Rebecca, it's time!
01:09Great!
01:14It's time to play!
01:15Whose turn is it today?
01:16Let it be me!
01:17Let it be me!
01:18Me!
01:19Me!
01:20Me!
01:21Let it be me!
01:23Let it be me!
01:25Let it be me!
01:28Let it be me!
01:29Let it be me!
01:31Let it be me!
01:33I really, really, really, really hope that it's me!
01:36Let, let, let, let, let, let it be me!
01:40Let it be me!
01:42Let it be me!
01:44I really, really, really, really hope that it's me!
01:47Could it be me?
01:49Could it be me?
01:52It's me!
01:53Let it be me!
01:55Yes, it's me!
01:57I really, really, really, really hope that it's me!
02:00It's me!
02:03Look, there's the dresser next to him!
02:06Let's play!
02:07This is really exciting!
02:10So what do you think we're playing today?
02:17So, I've got on a snorkel, a mask, a posties uniform and some chicken feet!
02:25No, I don't think so! Let's try again!
02:32So what am I wearing this time?
02:34I've got on a funny little hat, some pointy shoes and I look very Christmassy, don't I?
02:41So what do you think I'm playing today?
02:43Yes, I'm going to be a Christmas elf and help Father Christmas!
02:47So what do we need to know?
02:49Christmas presents need to be wrapped and labelled to make sure they are given to the right person.
02:56You can hear reindeer before you can see them because their legs sometimes make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.
03:04Polaris, the North Star, is always in the same place in the night sky.
03:09So you will always know where North is.
03:13OK, so that's what we need to remember.
03:16OK, so that's what we need to remember. And do we need anything else?
03:25An apple? I wonder what this could be for?
03:28Oh well, I'm sure it'll come in handy.
03:30Well, we've got everything we need. Let's go!
03:33Let's play!
03:36Hey Sid, can you guess what we're playing today?
03:38Hmm, you're all stripey and red and white. Are you going to be a candy cane for Christmas?
03:42No, but I am going to be something Christmassy.
03:45I'm a Christmas elf. I'm going to be playing at helping Father Christmas.
03:49Oh, you are so lucky. You're going to meet the actual Father Christmas.
03:53I wish I was, then I could tell him what I want for Christmas.
03:56What do you mean? He already knows. You did put your letter up the chimney, didn't you?
04:01Ah, no, I forgot. And it's too late, it's Christmas Eve.
04:06Maybe you should give that to me. I am a Christmas elf after all.
04:09Maybe I can give this to Father Christmas for Sid.
04:12Well, I'll see you later, Sid.
04:14Have fun! Bye!
04:16Let's play!
04:19Come on, let's play Christmas elves!
04:24Whoa!
04:30So, where are we?
04:32Wow, this is amazing!
04:36It's a bit chilly, though. This must be the North Pole.
04:40Surely Father Christmas can't live in there.
04:44Good afternoon.
04:46Here goes.
04:49Oh, someone's coming.
04:54Yes?
04:56Hello, I'm a Christmas elf. My name's Rebecca.
04:59Elf Rebecca. I'm here to help Father Christmas.
05:02Oh, well, why didn't you say so, Elf Rebecca? Come on in.
05:05It's all hands on deck at the moment.
05:09Let's play!
05:11This is headquarters, Elf Rebecca.
05:13This is where Christmas is planned.
05:15Oh, this is so exciting!
05:17So, is this where all the presents are wrapped and sorted?
05:20That's right, and you've arrived just in time.
05:22We need all the help we can get
05:24because this is the biggest elf's day of the year!
05:28Let me show you.
05:31First, we have to select the presents.
05:33That's a nice bear.
05:38Oh, so you're wrapping them, right?
05:40Wrapping is what I do.
05:47And this is where we put a label on the present
05:49so Father Christmas knows who the present has to go to.
05:52And then the presents go in a pile for Father Christmas to deliver.
05:56I call it Slap and Stack.
05:59Oh, that looks like fun.
06:01Wrap, slap and stack.
06:03So what shall I do first?
06:05Follow me.
06:07Let's play!
06:09So, this is where you're going to work, Elf Rebecca.
06:11It's going to be your job to get this pile of presents
06:14ready for Father Christmas to deliver.
06:16Really? All these presents? That's quite a lot.
06:19Yes, and there are lots of very good children all around the world,
06:22so we must get it right.
06:23We can't have any of the children getting the wrong present, can we?
06:26Being a Christmas elf is a very important job.
06:29That's right. And remember, Elf Rebecca, time is ticking.
06:32We have to get the presents all ready before the jingle bells go off.
06:36It's every elf for him or herself.
06:39See you later.
06:41Right, so, er... Yes.
06:45Right, so, what do I need to do?
06:48Wrap, slap and stack.
06:52Wrap, slap and stack.
06:54Ah, OK.
06:57Hmm, look at all these toys.
06:59How do I know who should have what?
07:02What am I going to do?
07:04Oh, hold on. I remember, do you?
07:07Each present needs to be wrapped and labelled
07:11so it can be sent to the right person.
07:13That's it.
07:15I need to find out what the children want, wrap the present,
07:18stick a label on it, and there we go.
07:23Aha, look at this.
07:25Dear Father Christmas,
07:27I have been a good girl all year and would love a boomerang.
07:31This is for you, Emily, from Sydney, Australia.
07:34I think we can get Emily what she wants, don't you?
07:37OK.
07:39Boomerang, boomerang, where are you?
07:42Aha.
07:44A boomerang.
07:46This is what Emily wanted.
07:49I just need to wrap it...
07:57..slap it...
08:00..and stack it.
08:02There. Wrapped, slapped and stacked.
08:05That's Emily sorted.
08:07But look at all these presents and letters.
08:10I better get a move on if I'm going to get this all done in time for Christmas.
08:15Phew!
08:17All wrapped, slapped and stacked.
08:20Very good, Elf Rebecca.
08:22Very good indeed. You are a natural.
08:25Oh, thanks, Head Elf.
08:27But there isn't a moment to lose.
08:29It's time to get all of these presents loaded onto Father Christmas's sleigh.
08:33Oh, maybe this is where I get to meet all the children.
08:36Oh, yes.
08:38Oh, yes.
08:40Oh, yes.
08:42Oh, maybe this is where I get to meet Father Christmas.
08:45Oh, I'm so excited!
08:47Let's play!
08:50Oh, is he here yet? Is Father Christmas here?
08:52Oh, I can't wait to meet him.
08:54Not quite.
08:56Can you hear that?
08:59It's Father Christmas. He's coming.
09:02OK, Elves, he's on his way. Hats straight.
09:05Oh!
09:10It's Father Christmas!
09:13Well, I see you've all been very busy.
09:16Hello, boss. The presents are all ready for delivery, Father Christmas.
09:20Marvellous. Well done, Elves.
09:23Let Christmas begin!
09:28I'll set the Santa Nav for South Australia.
09:33Excuse me, Mr Christmas.
09:35Hmm? Isn't there something missing?
09:38Missing?
09:40Your reindeer. To pull your sleigh. They're not here.
09:44Ho, ho, ho!
09:46Well spotted, clever Elf.
09:48What's your name?
09:50I'm Rebecca, Father Christmas. Elf Rebecca.
09:53You are a very helpful Elf, Elf Rebecca.
09:56So come along, Elves.
09:59Where are my reindeer?
10:01I can't see the reindeer anywhere.
10:04If we don't find them soon, Father Christmas is going to be late.
10:08Oh, dear. This could ruin Christmas!
10:13Let's play!
10:15We need to find the reindeer. But where could they be?
10:18Wow! Is this snowman trying to show us something?
10:22Oh, yes! Look!
10:25Hoof prints!
10:27Oh, yes, you're right.
10:29And they lead into the forest. Look!
10:32I think that's where the reindeer must be.
10:34Come on, let's follow them.
10:38Oh! The hoof prints have stopped.
10:41They must be in the forest.
10:43But it's so deep and dark. We'll get lost if we go in there.
10:47How are we going to find the reindeer? What are we going to do?
10:51Oh, hold on.
10:53I remembered you. That's it.
10:56You can hear reindeer even if you can't see them
10:59because their legs make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.
11:03Let's listen to see if we can hear any clicking.
11:07Yes! They're definitely in there. And they're not very far away.
11:11Great! But how do we get them out of the forest?
11:14We can call them.
11:16OK.
11:17Rudolph! Here, Rudolph!
11:20Dasher! Dancer!
11:22Prancer! Fixer!
11:24Comet!
11:25Cupid!
11:26Donner!
11:27Blitzen!
11:28They're so near. I can hear them.
11:30But how can we get them out of the forest?
11:33Oh! I know what we can use, do you?
11:38Yes! I knew it would come in handy.
11:41Good thinking, Elf Rebecca. Reindeers love apples.
11:46Now, we wait.
11:48Come on, reindeer. Can I get you a nice juicy apple?
11:51Reindeer's favourite.
11:53Oh, yes! They're definitely coming closer.
11:57Look! Look!
12:01Let's play!
12:04Look, Father Christmas. Your reindeer, they're back.
12:07Head Elf is just bringing them.
12:09Ho-ho-ho!
12:11Well done, Elf Rebecca. I think you've just saved Christmas.
12:15Go me?
12:16Reindeers are ready.
12:18I'm going to need a helper to help me deliver all the presents on time.
12:22Climb on board.
12:25Come on, then, reindeer.
12:27Ho-ho-ho! Hold on tight.
12:29There's no time to lose. No time at all.
12:35Goodbye! Thank you!
12:38Goodbye! Thank you!
12:40Ho-ho-ho! Thank you! Bye!
12:45Wow! This is amazing!
12:48Yes, the best job in the world.
12:50We mustn't stop until every last present's been delivered to every child around the world.
12:56So, where are we heading first, Father Christmas?
13:00First stop, Australia.
13:04Australia?
13:06At the next star, turn left.
13:09Hold on tight. Here we go.
13:12Ho-ho-ho!
13:17At the next star, turn right.
13:19Ho-ho-ho!
13:23Please make a U-turn, if possible.
13:25Make a U-turn.
13:27Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn.
13:30That doesn't sound good.
13:32Make a U-turn.
13:35Oh, dear. The Santa Nav is broken.
13:38It must have frozen in all this snow.
13:41Oh, no!
13:42We're lost.
13:43How are we going to deliver all the presents to all the children in the world
13:47with a broken Santa Nav?
13:49Oh, no! What are we going to do?
13:52We need to make sure every single child gets their present
13:55or Christmas will be ruined.
13:57And we can't let that happen.
14:00Wow, that's a very twinkly star.
14:05Oh, hold on. I remember. Do you?
14:09That's it.
14:10Polaris, the North Star, is always in the same place in the night sky,
14:15so you always know which way is north.
14:18Fascinating, but how does that help us?
14:21Well, if that's north,
14:23then we need to go in the opposite direction to go south.
14:26South to Australia.
14:28Brilliant. Well done, Elf Rebecca.
14:31OK, reindeer, here we go.
14:37Let's play.
14:40We're here. You hold the reins, Elf Rebecca.
14:44It's time to start delivering the presents.
14:47Emily's first on my list.
14:50It's a boomerang for the Christmas, so make sure it doesn't come back.
14:55That's our first present.
14:58But there's lots more to deliver.
15:01Let's play.
15:09We're here in France. Look, the Eiffel Tower.
15:17Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
15:22Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
15:26Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
15:29Hey!
15:33Welcome to America, Elf Rebecca.
15:36Oh, look, the Statue of Liberty.
15:39Here's one for you.
15:45Oh, look, it's Buckingham Palace.
15:52Let's play.
15:54Oh, dear. Just a few more places left, including your house, of course.
16:00Yes, don't want to forget that one.
16:02Oh, Father Christmas.
16:04Yes, Elf Rebecca.
16:06My friend Sid forgot to give you this,
16:08so he doesn't think he's going to get a present this year.
16:11But he's been very good, though.
16:13Of course. Your friend Sid must have a present for Christmas.
16:18I always carry a few spares just in case this sort of thing happens.
16:23Let's play.
16:28Thank you, Elf Rebecca. I couldn't have done any of this without you.
16:34All that present delivery's tired me out.
16:37Then it's bedtime for you.
16:39I have a funny feeling you'll be getting up nice and early in the morning.
16:43Who doesn't on Christmas Day?
16:45Well, we did it.
16:47But we'd never have done it without remembering everything we needed to know.
16:52Christmas presents need to be wrapped and labelled
16:55to make sure they're given to the right person.
17:00Reindeer's legs make a quiet clicking noise when they walk.
17:04And Polaris, the North Star, is always in the same place in the night sky,
17:09so you always know where North is.
17:13I think it's time we went home.
17:16Merry Christmas, Elf Rebecca.
17:19Merry Christmas to you, too.
17:21Ho-ho-ho-ho!
17:23Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!
17:26Bye, Father Christmas!
17:33Let's play.
17:36Happy New Year!
17:38Let's play.
17:41Happy Christmas, Sid!
17:43Happy Christmas, Rebecca!
17:45So, how was Father Christmas?
17:47He was so much fun with his ho-ho-hos,
17:50and he looked exactly like he does on the Christmas cards.
17:52Oh, wow!
17:54Look!
17:56It's for me!
17:58Great. But he hasn't got my letter, remember?
18:00So I don't suppose I'm going to have anything from Father Christmas.
18:03Not this year, anyway.
18:04Hold on, Sid.
18:07Here's one for you, too.
18:09For me? He remembered!
18:11But how did he know?
18:13With a little help from a Christmas elf.
18:15Oh, aren't elves clever?
18:19It's a sleigh, just like Father Christmas has.
18:23And I've got an elf's hat, just what I asked for.
18:27And it's a perfect fit.
18:29Maybe you can help Father Christmas next year, Sid.
18:32Well, I've got the hat for it.
18:34Playing Christmas elves was great fun.
18:36What do you like to play?
18:38Happy Christmas, everyone!
18:40Let's play!
18:42I pretend to be really cold when I play snowman.
18:47I like playing Christmas elf,
18:49and I tiptoe so no-one can hear me delivering the presents.
18:54When I play Rudolph, I put my red nose on like this.
19:00It's fun to play!
19:02Start playing today!
19:04See you soon!
19:06Go to bbc.co.uk and click on Let's Play.
19:09Happy Christmas!