It was a crisp December morning when Hercule Poirot, resplendent in his impeccable grey suit, found himself seated in Santa Claus’s private study. The room, warm with the scent of pine and gingerbread, was a curious mix of whimsy and solemnity. Santa himself paced the room, his crimson robe swishing in agitation. “M. Poirot,” Santa…

During the annual North Pole reindeer training hike, Santa’s team of reindeer are racing up the steep hills, testing their endurance and skills for the upcoming Christmas Eve flight. Rudolph, with his bright red nose, takes an early lead, showing off his impressive speed and agility. But as the race intensifies, a misstep causes one…