POLE READY FOR CHRISTMAS WITH ONE WEEK TO GO

By: Porter

There are officially just seven days left until Christmas!

With Christmas just one week away, the Pole has been busier than ever making sure all appointment inquiries, preparations and other holiday matters are resolved before the big day. Typically, appointments spike during the final week before Christmas and then dramatically decline post-Christmas.

“Yep, we are quite busy over here at the Pole! So many people are coming in with appointments while we are also dealing with preparations for Santa’s trek across the dream world,” Secretary of Christmas Affairs, Rainier, told me, “It’s been a while since we’ve been this busy. I’m just glad things are normal around the dream world for once in a long time!”

Rainier told me that preparations are being made with the last cluster of presents being made this week. Presents to be distributed on Santa’s trek can be made up until takeoff on midnight, December 25. Pole workers are working around the clock to ensure a swift, but sure delivery of these presents.

“All gifts begin their production sometime in mid-November and it’s a lot of gifts to be made!” Rainier said, “They can be made up until takeoff. Things happen and sometimes we get last minute orders for gift production on Christmas Eve. Nonetheless, we make sure all of them are made and promptly delivered.”

When asked about this year’s overall behavior, Rainier acknowledges that this year marked a significant shift in comparison to other years. The secretary does not know where this shift came from but attributes it to ongoing policy changes within the DPF’s DIA.

“In comparison to other years, I’m seeing a lot less people on the ‘naughty’ side of the List. That’s a good thing! It’s nice to see less people on that side,” Rainier explained, “I’m not sure why this is the case but perhaps the tightening of policies at the DIA have encouraged people to do and be good. I’m not sure.”

Rainier said that, while busy at the Pole, everything is just about set for a successful Christmas holiday.

“We may be busier than ever but it looks like we’re on track for a great holiday! I think Santa’s trek across the dream world will be as successful as ever,” Rainier told me, “I hope everyone remains on their best behavior! Be kind! Spread joy! We’re watching…”

Christmas is upon us! There are only seven days left until December 25. This is a developing story. For the latest information, stick with the Tribune.

2025 MARKED AS QUIET BUT DIA MADE HEADLINES

By: Roman

2025 will end in two weeks.

With the end of the year approaching fast, the look back on this year can be seen as overall quiet with the DIA dominating headlines all year.

While the only anomalous event that occurred this year happened in March, most of the news coverage this year focused on the tumultuous changes imposed at the DPF’s Dimension Investigation Agency. From the ousting of ex-chief detective Tsukanai Daiki to newly selected chief detective Sylveran D. Angelus, there was much news coming out of the DIA with its new boss.

Since his assumption to office, chief Sylveran made it clear that the DIA would operate differently in comparison to his predecessor. Indeed, the DIA tightened policies and enforced stricter measures to tackle crime, address issues within the agency, and focus on the arrest of fugitive Lucid. In his first week, Sylveran made clear that crime would not go easily unpunished, changed the DIA’s name, switched to focusing on solely crime related matters and reimposed Lucid’s charges.

Perhaps the controversial policy at the DIA this year was an order that reimposed criminal charges on over one hundred individuals who had already done their time or had their charges previously dropped. Many of these individuals have since integrated safely back into dream world life, but confusion arose after DIA agents made countless arrests, including within the DPF. The order was later halted by DPF director Ferekides and has since been inactive following scrutiny.

Even so, the DIA continued to make changes at its agency including allowing humans to begin serving in higher roles. Soon after, the agency created a special unit aimed at tracking and arresting Lucid— the Lucid Apprehension Task Enforcement unit— composed of humans and led by the chief detective himself. L.A.T.E. would make headlines in November following the discovery of Lucid’s old home. Since then, the DIA has been overall silent as it focuses on holiday related matters during this time of year.

So while the year comes to an end, the DIA made several headlines throughout the year. As chief Sylveran approaches his first year in office early next year, news coverage may very well continue to be dominated by more policy changes and actions taken by the investigation agency which could shift toward more aggressive changes hinted by internal memos.

Nonetheless, the Tribune will continue to cover all news stories going into 2026. And of course, for all the latest news, you are welcome to visit our website!

Q/A: Ask Rainier

Dear Rainier, how does Santa get inside of residences?

By: Howdu Yugetin

Hello Howdu! We're all aware that Santa travels throughout the dream world delivering presents on Christmas but we come to wonder: How does he even get inside my house?! Well, the typical point of entry is through the famed chimney. Being able to change his size, he can easily get in without any problems or harm. Fireplaces that are lit and temporarily extinguished while he is distributing presents and later ignited once he's out!

Now, not all homes have chimneys. Santa is in possession of a special universal key that can open any door in the dream world! This key comes in clutch in so many scenarios but it is mainly used to gain access to homes to deliver presents. This key is also under very tight supervision at all costs! We don't use it for any other purpose besides Christmas, although we have used it now and then whenever one of our workers forgets their office keys…

Rest assured that Santa only gets into people's homes to deliver presents! We have a clean record for our Christmas treks across the dream world that we aim to maintain on every run. Not once has there ever been an issue with entering homes and no one has been able to see Santa in action. Truly a stealthy mission!

Dear Rainier, what do you do when Christmas time is over?

By: Boe Ring

Hi Boe! Even when it’s not Christmas time, my job is still reserved for the holiday itself. During the off season period, we here at Pole still keep track of everyone’s behavior during the year. We also send out operatives in disguise to go around and gather intelligence such as behavior, people’s wishes, etc. While things are quiet at the Pole, I’m still around to keep track of such offseason duties, though work is less heavy. I’m also in touch with the other holiday head chiefs in case they need help from the Pole with anything!

Dear Rainier, what kind of powers does Santa have?

By: Wutpowaz Doozehav

Hi Wutpowaz! With Christmas magic, there comes all sorts of abilities and powers that the big man can have. As stated in the first question, he has the ability to change his size to be able to fit in any tight space. When it comes to delivering presents, fast speed is also an ability he has and uses on his Christmas journey. Haven't seen Santa? The big man can also make himself invisible so you can't see him! It’s one of the reasons why he hasn’t been spotted during his Christmas runs…

The big man is also capable of transforming himself, or how people call it, the ability to shapeshift. He’s able to transform himself into other people and animals too! There may be a chance you have encountered him in the past at some point but you just never knew! He’s also able to put people to sleep which is important when he’s delivering presents. Putting people in a deep but comfortable sleep helps out with delivering presents and being stealthy! He sure has a lot of tricks up his sleeve…

And of course, he’s immortal! Just like myself, the big man will be able to live for many, many years without any sort of worry. He’s been delivering presents for thousands of years now and although operations in the dream world are recent, there is more spirit and freedom here in comparison to the real world. Santa’s a pretty busy but understanding guy with lots of tricks in store! Let’s hope he pays you a visit soon…

Dear Rainier, what if someone doesn’t believe in Santa?

By: Bea Leav

Hello Bea! You know, there are definitely people out there who don't believe, and that's okay! Santa gives out gifts to people of all ages, so you're bound to get a gift from him at some point in your life- unless you're a criminal. Still, it's the concept of "seeing is believing" and although the man himself doesn't appear often in public like that, he's very much real! He's out there and he's getting ready to deliver presents. Remember, you are never too old to believe in Santa!