Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'elf'

World's Largest Ice Santa Melting in China

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:38:00 EST

Santa Claus is melting in one of China's coldest cities. Each year Harbin hosts a world-renowed ice festival. This year's features a huge ice sculpture of the jolly old elf, 80 feet high. But a warm spell threatens giant Santa — he's slick and dangerous. Chinese officials still hope Santa will attract thousands and lift spirits — one said "when people feel happier they will want to spend more."

An Elf No More, Sedaris Recalls Days In Santaland

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:24:00 EST

Crumpet the Elf is back for another Morning Edition Christmas. Crumpet is the not-so-secret identity of humorist David Sedaris, who was once a department store elf at Macy's. He wrote about the experience in his memoir The Santaland Diaries.

Elf Power, The Black Keys, Tim Fite, More

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:08:00 EDT

Former members of Olivia Tremor control return as Circulatory System: we've got a preview of new work from their upcoming album; Athens, GA neo-psych group Elf Power releases their best CD of the decade; The Black Keys get in touch with their softer side; folk singer Laura Gibson shares some old blues; Gnarls Barkley return as the 'odd couple'; West African artist Etran Finatawa has a powerful new collection of desert blues; and hip-hop chameleon Tim Fite produces his most ambitious record to date.

Crumpet the Elf Reads from Santaland Diaries

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:28:00 EST

Crumpet the Elf is back for another holiday visit. Crumpet, better known as writer David Sedaris, at one time worked as a department store elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read from his Santaland Diaries about his experiences as one of Santa's more reluctant helpers 15 years ago. That reading launched his career as a novelist, playwright and humorist.

Canada Ends Campaign to Write Santa

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:30:00 EST

Canada's postal service is blaming the actions of a single "rogue elf" for its decision to shut down its popular "Write to Santa" program in Canada's capital city. This year someone sent inappropriate responses to at least 10 Ottawa children. Police haven't identified the culprit yet.

Will Ferrell, Hearing Voices in 'Stranger Than Fiction'

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:44:00 EST

Comedian and actor Will Ferrell talks about his new film Stranger Than Fiction. Ferrell plays an accountant who finds that his life has a voiceover that only he can hear. It turns out he's the subject of a novel, and that the writer plans to kill him. Ferrell became famous as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2002, and has gone on to star in movies such as Old School, Elf and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

Artie Lange and the Art of Guy Comedy

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:49:00 EDT

Artie Lange's personal life -- namely, binge drinking and eating -- often provides fodder for his fellow cast members on the Howard Stern Show. The actor and comedian has appeared in such comedies as Old School and Elf. He stars in the new film Artie Lange's Beer League.

Sedaris and Crumpet the Elf: A Holiday Tradition

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

The life of David Sedaris took an unexpected, and not entirely unwelcome, turn when his "Santaland Diaries" were first broadcast on Morning Edition in 1992. We reprise his story of holiday cheer.

Sedaris Returns as Crumpet the Elf on NPR

Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Twelve years ago, humorist David Sedaris recounted his experiences as Crumpet the Macy's department store elf on Morning Edition. We rebroadcast Sedaris' reading from his Santaland Diaries.