Do parents hide elves?

Each morning, the elf chooses a new vantage point from which to keep an eye on the kids. The night before Christmas, the elf flies off one last time to spend the year with Santa until reappearing next season. Every night, a parent hides the elf in a new place.

Do elfs move or do parents move them?

According to elf legend, the elf moves each night.

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.

Do parents actually move the Elf on the Shelf?

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 happens if your parents touch the elf?

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

Are Elf on the shelf real or do parents move them?

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.

Are Elf on the Shelf real or fake?

Because the Elf on the Shelf “moves” each night, belief can sometimes be suspended into thinking that it is real. And for all intents and purposes, the Elf on the Shelf is real. It's a real doll, after all.

Does each child get their own elf?

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 did my elf not move?

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!

What age is Elf on the Shelf for?

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.

What happens to elf on shelf if kids are bad?

The elf gets sent here by Santa to spy on kids' behavior and report back nightly to the chief elf. If you are bad or naughty or have bad behavior, the elf won't move to a new spot, and his magic is ruined.

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!

What is the most common elf name?

What happens if your elf doesn t move and you didn t touch it?

If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.

Why is my Elf on the Shelf not coming back?

Your elf ate too many treats from Mrs. Claus' Sweet Shop™. It can happen to the best elf (or human) when so many tantalizing treats are floating around during the holidays! 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.

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

Write a nice apology note to your Elf telling your Elf how very sorry you are for touching him. This is a great way for your Elf to regain Christmas magic. Sprinkle some cinnamon near the Elf. Cinnamon is like Elf vitamins and will help your elf get back to the North Pole and make a full recovery!

Why is my elf still here after Christmas?

They need extra time to complete their important Christmas duty. If your family was away during the holidays, your elf might stay a while longer to continue scouting good behavior to report to Santa. They wanted to celebrate one more holiday together—Christmas day.

What to do if your elf falls?

How do I get my elf to come?

How many kids can an elf have?

Elves typically have four children or fewer. Fëanor and Nerdanel, who had seven sons, were a notable exception. Whenever the Eldar married, whether in youth or in later life, their children were produced within a relatively short time after their wedding.

Can kids ever touch Elf on the Shelf?

The official Elf on the Shelf website details the three rules to follow. 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.

Do the kids pick an elf name?

It's up to you and your family members to pick a name for your new North Pole helper, so if you get stuck deciding, check out these quick tips for picking the perfect name for your family's elf! Brainstorm as a family to come up with as many ideas as you can! Put them all in a hat, and draw one name out.

How can you tell a real elf?

Santa's official Scout Elves always come in an official The Elf on the Shelf® box, and they are accompanied by a children's storybook, just as shown above! You can tell Scout Elves apart from other elves at the North Pole because they arrive in an official solid red jumpsuit.

Can Elf on the Shelf follow you?

It's because Scout Elves have an excellent sense of direction, and they are able to find you through high-tech North Pole monitoring systems. Similar to how your elf knows just how to fly to your home, your elf will have no trouble using their keen sense of direction to locate your vacation destination.

How do you get your Elf on the Shelf to talk?

eMessage Your Elf

Instantly send a message to Santa or your Scout Elf. Each letter makes it to Santa's Mail Room Grotto, where the Scout Elves will read and sort each message, so you can be sure your elf reads your note! After you contact your elf, learn some new North Pole Knowledge about your red-suited helpers!