Thanks to patent elves, SMEs, universities and other smaller entities can have the confidence to invest in long-term R&D. This leads to innovations that, when protected by patents, ...

The elves may live to delight children, but (spoiler alert for any young children who read the Los Angeles Times — and thank you for reading!) it is the job of parents to come up with activities ...

Santa Claus, Indiana, is home to a beloved tradition in which volunteers, or "elves," respond to thousands of Christmas letters sent to Santa each year from children from all over.

HIGHLAND TWP. — A shortage of help at the North Pole – created when Santa’s elves took jobs with a competitor – means the jolly guy needs to scramble. That's right. The musical comedy ...

Toward the end of November each year is Scout Elf Return Week − when elves arrive to children's homes. This year's return week is Nov. 24 through Dec. 1. However, Scout Elves may return a bit ...

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 elves will return to the site of another former department store when they go on display in The Foundry, which used to be the downtown Macy's location.The Shillito’s Elves are a collection ...

The iconic Shillito's Elves will be on display at Santa's Workshop and fans of the historic displays will be able to watch them at work beginning just after Thanksgiving.

When does Elf on the Shelf leave? While Scout Elves may arrive a different times, they all must leave on Christmas Eve so they can get back to the North Pole and start getting ready next year.