The Elf on the Shelf’s face was burnt to a crisp after the husband rested it on a lightbulb. TikTok / @maddieeeee311 “At least it didn’t start a fire,” Maddie wrote.

Elf on the Shelf photos submitted from years past. (Advance photo) Another option is using your children’s other toys with the elf, such as placing it in a toy or remote control car.

Elf on the Shelf is based on the book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. As the story goes, cute 10-inch tall elves, called Scout Elves, arrive in children's homes during the ...

Come Dec. 2, your Elf on the Shelf should appear in a new, sometimes wacky spot in your house after his first nightly report to the North Pole. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement.

The UK-based tattoo artist set up an Elf on the Shelf for his three kids (Noah, 11, Annalise, 2 and Tommy, 1) and created an elaborate and everlasting trick for them.

The Elf on the Shelf hit retail shelves nearly 17 years ago — becoming especially popular online within the last few years. MOM MODIFIES ‘ELF ON THE SHELF’ DOLL WITH FUNCTIONAL WHEELCHAIR.

When does Elf on the Shelf start? According to the official Elf on the Shelf Instagram, Scout Elves arrive in households anytime between Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve in 2023) through Dec. 1.

The official Elf on the Shelf box set comes with the book and a Scout Elf. Elves come in a variety of hair, eye and skin color. They can be adopted at major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon.

Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, co-founders of the “Elf on the Shelf” brand, tell parents who think the tradition is “stressful” to ease up.