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T'was the Night Before Murder - a fun Christmas mystery party
Ho ho ho! It's time for the annual pre-Christmas meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus’s home in the North Pole. This is the bustling time of the year when Christmas workers need to stop working for a moment and come together to discuss how Christmas is unraveling. You must attend this, as you contribute an essential role at the North Pole! This is where your story begins!
time t' shop!
Invited Guests
Mrs. Santa Claus
Mother of Christmas
Everyone knows that it’s really Mrs. Santa Claus that runs the North Pole! A tad neurotic, this Mother of Christmas runs a tight show…especially during the Holiday season!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Mrs. Santa Claus costume.
Santa Claus
Father of Christmas
The legendary Santa Claus with his rosy cheeks, full belly and jovial spirit is the one to be around during the Holidays. However, his increasing irresponsibility has been threatening a successful Christmas toy run this year!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Santa Claus costume.
Icy the Snowman
Snowman and Rising Rap Artist
Icy is the fun-loving snowman of the North Pole. A true friend to all of the elves and rising rap artist…this snowy individual has one problem - he’s an extreme close talker and so it’s a little chilly to talk to Icy!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All white clothing, face painted white with a top hat, red scarf and pipe. Optional: fake carrot as a nose.
Dap the Elf
Director of Toy Production
Dap is the micro-managing Director of Toy Production at Santa’s Toy Shop in the North Pole. This is one elf that you never want to double cross…or you’ll pay!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Elf costume.
Ebbie Smooge
Chief Executive Officer
Ebbie Smooge is the miserly brother of Mrs. Santa Claus. He often visits the North Pole to try to talk his sister and her husband out of wasting money on the creation and distribution of Christmas toys. If you looked up the word ‘Grouchy’ in the dictionary, Ebbie’s picture would be right next to it.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Black suit, black top hat and cane.
Prisser
Head Reindeer
Prisser is the head reindeer and fun-loving prankster of the stables. This is one reindeer who truly knows how to motivate the others…and how to keep them laughing.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All brown clothing with a white under-shirt. Face painted like a reindeer. Antler headband. Bring some post it notes for your optional pranks.
Vip the Elf
Sleigh Mechanic
Vip is one of the most shy and reserved elves in the Sleigh Shop at the North Pole. It’s well known that Vip and the toy shop Director Dap do not get along fabulously. But who truly gets along with Dap anyway?
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Elf costume.
Gingerbread Man
Himself
The Gingerbread Man is the egotistical ginger bread cookie man of the North Pole. He is known to be a tad narcissistic and believes that everyone wishes that they were a cookie like him.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All khaki colored clothing. White wig. Use felt for the icing stripes on wrist, belt, and ankles. Attach small pom-poms for the front buttons (at any craft store).
Pax the Elf
Office Manager
Pax is the Office Manager of The North Pole, Inc. She is a severe penny pincher and all of the elves say she’s allergic to fun. However, she certainly keeps the finances of Christmas in check.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Elf costume.
Rudy the Reindeer
Santa’s Sleigh Leader
Rudy the Rosy-nosed Reindeer is one of the most playful reindeer and loves to tell funny Christmas jokes to whoever will listen.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All brown clothing with a white under-shirt. Face painted like a reindeer with a red nose. Antler headband.
Foxworthy the Elf
Head Toy Maker
Foxworthy is the head toy maker and hardest working elf in the North Pole. S/he’s a little bit country, however, since s/he hails from a toy shop in southern Mississippi.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Elf costume.
Nat the Nutcracker
Nutcracker
Nat the Nutcracker is the Russian Nutcracker who loves to dance. S/he’s a tad mysterious as s/he certainly doesn’t speak a lot, but s/he sure knows how to bust a move…nutcracker style.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Red band hat, red band jacket, yellow tights or leggings and black riding boots. Fake Rifle as a prop. Face painted like a nutcracker.
Ozzie the Reindeer
Rudy’s Best Friend
Ozzie the Reindeer is Rudy the Rosy-nosed Reindeer’s best friend and stable mate. Not known for ever using any manners, this reindeer is anything but prim and proper.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All brown clothing with a white under-shirt. Face painted like a reindeer. Antler headband.
Tommy Leigh
Little Drummer Boy
Tommy Leigh is the Little Drummer Boy of the North Pole. Known for being a major ‘kiss up’, all of the elves can’t help but roll their eyes when he talks to Santa.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Red band hat, red band jacket, yellow tights or leggings and black riding boots. Fake Rifle as a prop. Face painted like a nutcracker. Snare drum (fake or real) as a prop.
Pollie
Polar Bear
Pollie the Polar Bear is the prim and proper bear of the North Pole. If you do not use proper manners around Pollie, you’ll be corrected and taught proper etiquette!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: All white clothing. Face painted white, white wig. White bear ears on a headband and nose painted black.
Gab the Elf and Crew
Santa’s Bag Stuffer
Gab is the wild and crazy elf of the North Pole. Gab and his/her crew are the ones who load Santa’s bag for the toy run on Christmas Eve. It takes a lot of skill and a little magic to get the bag packed right.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Elf costume.
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