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Elf on the Shelf Book

It describes elves visiting children from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, after which they return to the North Pole until the next holiday season. The Elf on the Shelf comes in a keepsake box that features a hardbound picture book and a small scout elf.

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to the kids when first getting started, and for the younger ones reading it each year helps them remember all the fun that comes from elf on the shelf.

When should I read the elf book?

Sit down with them in the morning that the elf comes and read the book together, or have your kid practice their reading out loud. The book is aimed for kids ages 5, 6, and 7 to read aloud.

Do you get a new Elf on the Shelf every year?

Does your Elf on the Shelf® come back every year? Most Scout Elves return to their families around the same time every year, during Scout Elf Return Week – a week-long window at the end of November, leading into December.

When can I stop the Elf on the Shelf?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh. This way, they can help him begin preparing for the year ahead.

What year should you start Elf on the Shelf?

The Elf on the Shelf tradition can be started at any age, but most parents recommend waiting until your child is between the ages of 2 and 3. They claim it's the perfect sweet spot for children to appreciate and understand the elves' magic while establishing this family tradition at a young age.

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, read by Clint Hurdle

Do parents move the Elf on the Shelf yes or no?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation. Parents: read on to learn about special, few and far between cases where emergency help will be required.

What is the number 1 rule for Elf on the Shelf?

There are just a few rules to remember! The most important—don't touch your Scout Elf, or they will lose their magic! Scout Elves can't talk, but they are great listeners. Little ones can share secrets and wishes with their elf as often as they'd like.

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How often do you change Elf on the Shelf?

According to elf legend, the elf moves each night. Some mornings, though, kids might find themselves asking why the elf is still in its same place. Here are a few possible reasons that Santa's helper may not have found a new position in your home.

What happens if you touch your Elf on the Shelf on purpose?

The first and most important rule is that you must NOT touch your Elf. If you do, they will lose all their magic - and nobody wants that to happen. When scout elves lose their magic, they can't go about their Christmas duties. This means no presents for anyone in your family!

What does it mean if your Elf on the Shelf doesn t come back?

Your Scout Elf may need an extra day or two to digest his or her holiday treats and get back into tip-top flying shape before returning. A snowstorm held them up. It's not easy to drive in the snow—much less fly!

Can a Elf on the Shelf stay all year long?

Do Elf Pets® return to the North Pole after Christmas? From family to family, each Elf Pets® can differ, but most live with their families year round. Then, children can continue to hug and play with their Elf Pets® as often as they want for as long as they want.

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Do you cut the tag off Elf on the Shelf?

This is again a personal decision. Some people don't and some people do. The reason you would cut them would be to make your elf easier to position when placing him each night.

How do you activate Elf on the Shelf?

A Scout Elf's heart is full of Christmas magic, and once your family names your Scout Elf, it activates the Christmas magic in your elf's heart, allowing them to fly, report to Santa and keep a watchful eye each Christmas.

What are parents supposed to do with Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition that sees parents moving an Elf on the Shelf (also known as a "Scout Elf") around the house every day to keep an eye on children ahead of Santa's visit.

Is each kid supposed to have an Elf on the Shelf?

Do I need one Elf per child or one per household? The choice is yours. We have included two Nice List Certificates and two Letters to Santa in each kit, as these items are personal. All the other items can be shared as a family.

Why can only parents touch the Elf on the Shelf?

Children are not allowed to touch them.

Elves are very fragile, and if they are touched by human children they lose their magic and ability to communicate with Santa.

Can you have 2 Elf on the Shelf?

Another way to incorporate a second elf into your home is by having one 'good' elf and one 'bad' elf, giving them each a unique personality. It's all a bit of festive fun to build the Christmas anticipation. But two, three or more elves on the shelf mean coming up with creative scenarios that work for multiple elves!

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf clothes?

Never touch your Elf on the Shelf. If you do, they'll lose their magic and not be able to fly back to the North Pole. A Scout Elf is always listening. Anything you share with your elf, such as a Christmas wish, will make its way back to Santa.

Who is banning the Elf on the Shelf?

In a scathing decision last week, a Georgia judge ordered a ban that could hurt children's chances of making Santa's nice list this Christmas: The Elf on the Shelf is forbidden in Cobb County.

Do you read the elf on a shelf book first?

Once you decide on a date you should read the story to your children and then let the fun begin. The first night you read the book to your children and then the next morning the elf will have “arrived”.

Is Santa real or is it your parents?

Santa is real in the sense that he was an actual person. Otherwise known as Saint Nicholas, his story goes all the way back to the 3rd century. He was a monk who was born in 280 A.D. in modern-day Turkey. As an only child, he was given great affection by his parents.

Why is my elf not moving?

Elves need to wait until everyone is asleep before they can move around. If there was too much activity around the house last night, perhaps your elf only had time to get to the North Pole and back, but not enough time to find a new position. Make sure you get to bed early tonight to help them out!