The Green Reflectors Save Christmas Written by Holly Patterson Illustrations by Rebecca Martin-Warr Starring Kyle and Aaron Furlotte of The Green Reflectors ‘Twas the week before Christmas, And all through the land The people were listening To a certain surf band. Their album release was a massive success; The Green Reflectors hoped It was time for a rest. Kyle and Aaron Had just settled in To talk about What a great year it had been. The record, the merch, and the shows they’d been in; The trip to Toronto, And the Surf Battle win. The guys had just finished Their eggnog and cookies, So they went to the store To pick up some more goodies. On their way back Their van sputtered and died, And they ended up stuck On the snowy road side! “Well this is just great!” Said Aaron sarcastically. “We’ll never get home!” Replied Kyle dramatically. They sat in their van To keep themselves warm, When right there and then It had started to storm! Through the snowflakes they heard A faint Christmas jingle, And they knew at once That it must be Kris Kringle. “Santa!” they cried As they looked at their saviour. “No time for that boys, I need a huge favour!” Santa explained That the elves were stressed out; Production had stopped! Christmas Eve was in doubt! “What they really need guys Is to have lots of fun. They need to let loose Or Christmas is done!” “We know what to do!” The guys said with a smile. “But Santa, we’re not elves!” Added Aaron and Kyle. “That my dear boys Is not hard to fix.” Santa then gave his fingers A couple of clicks. When the boys looked down They had changed from themselves. They were humans no more; They were now Christmas Elves! Unlike the Elves who were usually in red, The bandmates were covered in green; toe to head! St. Nick was already On top of his sleigh, So the guys hopped in And were then on their way. They had a short pitstop To grab all their gear, Then The Green Reflectors were off To spread holiday cheer! When they arrived in the north, They set up in the square. Santa gathered the Elves And led them all there. When the Elves realized They were there for a show, Their gloomy elf faces Started to glow! And then when the Elves Started dancing in sync, Santa looked at the band And he gave them a wink. He knew that the Elves Would be feeling much better, Now that they’d heard From The Green Reflectors. When the show ended The Elves went on their way Back to the workshop To complete the work day. Santa looked at the boys And became a bit sappy. “It’s been years Since the Elves were that happy!” “It was our pleasure!” Said Aaron and Kyle. “Seeing them happy Was completely worthwhile!” Santa then loaded them Back on his sleigh, And thanked them again For saving the day. He brought them straight back To their van on the road And helped them out With their gear to unload. “But Santa, the engine, It won't turn over!” “Something has changed since the last time you drove ‘er.” Aaron started the van And it rumbled alive. It looked like the boys Could continue to drive! With another wink Santa went on his way, And the boys went on home To await Christmas Day.