Why did Santa send his elves to conflict resolution training?

He wanted them to learn how to 'workshop' their differences.

Why was Santa's little helper feeling depressed?

Because he had low elf-esteem.

Why did Santa's elves go to the North Pole's IT department?

They needed to update their sleigh-ware

Why did the Christmas carolers bring a ladder to the party?

They wanted to hit the high notes