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.

If you have an Elf on the Shelf, your kids likely already know the no touching rule. But, accidents happen, so here's how to save your Elf on the Shelf's magic.

The principal at a Shelbyville school posed as a real-life ‘elf on the shelf,’ greeting students from a new spot every morning, ... Another time, she’s seen waving from inside a trophy case.

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.

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, ...

Make the kids (and grownups) in your family giggle with delight at these funny and clever Elf on the Shelf ideas. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

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.

An Elf on the Shelf observes your child from a special location which changes every day. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 58°F. Monday, June 9th 2025 eNewspaper. Home Page.

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.

The principal at a Shelbyville school posed as a real-life ‘elf on the shelf,’ greeting students from a new spot every morning, video shows.