The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

Elf on the Shelf has become a popular holiday tradition over the past 19 years. Parents often go to great lengths to create elaborate and sometimes outrageous scenes, from elves getting into mischief ...

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Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each ...

Now December is here, many parents are making their kids' mornings by recruit the Elf on a Shelf to play some cheeky Christmas pranks. However, with lots of days to fill up through the month, it can ...

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We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through Facebook and Pinterest, and you keep seeing that elf. Yes, the one with the mischievous smile that gets into over-the-top, precarious situations. I know ...

Love it or hate it, the Elf on the Shelf has returned to count down the days to Christmas in households all over the world. Dressed in their signature red and white jumpsuits and adorable Santa hats, ...

Every family has its own way of making the holidays feel special—maybe it's a marathon of Christmas movies or a plate of homemade cookies left out for Santa. For the Drummonds, the season isn't ...

Elf on the Shelf is a cultural phenomenon: How did it get started? Since 2005, the modern incarnation of Santa’s lovable little scout has enchanted a generation of children, spawned a multimedia ...

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