The Elf on the Shelf tradition started back in 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell self-published the book "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" along with a special box with a small Scout Elf inside. In an interview with"The News with Shepard Smith," Bell sai...
Ultimately, there really aren’t incredibly hard and fast rules about Elf on the Shelf. It is supposed to be fun. Exactly how the Elf on the Shelf works, it seems, is ultimately up to you. There are definitely ways to put a positive spin on this tradition if you decide that your fam...
Start Elf on the Shelf Elf on the Shelfis a relatively recent Christmas tradition that has quickly gained popularity among kids of all ages. Each night, you move the Elf to a different location in your home (sometimes positioning him in a hilarious pose) and your little one needs to find ...
As part of the lore, scout elves choose a different hiding place each day from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Elf on the Shelf got its start with Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell’s 2005 children’s picture book, "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition," which was illustrated by Co...
We have a DIY ice cream stick craft that's easy to do! Get your Elf on the Shelf door made especially for that special Christmas Elf with this easy DIY Elf Door craft. Listotic will show you just how to make an elf door yourself; the perfect size for your Elf on the Shelf to ...
This Elf goodbye letter will make prepping for your elf’s departure easier to set up. We originally made 7 different designs for the Elf on the Shelf Goodbye letter and this year we have added to the collection! There are the original 7 that I created a few years ago and 25 new elf...
More than 13 million elves have been “adopted” since 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter, Chanda Bell, published the book Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition that comes with the toy. Social media has even inspired some parents to set up elaborate scenarios for their elves—as ...
How do you get The Elf on the Shelf in a balloon? First, grab your balloon and start stretching it out. Make sure to stretch both the neck and the body of the balloon. You’re going to fit an entire Scout Elf in a balloon, so the balloon needs to have room!
Whatever the reasons, gift-giving is an ancient and universal tradition that shows no signs of slowing down. So next time you exchange gifts with someone, take a moment to reflect on the rich history of this time-honoured tradition.
If you’re a huge fan of the Elf on the Shelf, let me stop you right now and tell you that you shouldn’t read any further in this post. I might make you angry when I start talking about all the reasons why that creepy little f*&%er will not ever be stepping foot into my hom...