The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over the kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Elf on the ...

Elf on the Shelf has become a popular holiday tradition over the past 19 years. Parents often go to great lengths to create elaborate and sometimes outrageous scenes, from elves getting into mischief ...

Learn all about the history of Scout Elves along with official Elf on the Shelf rules for a fun-filled holiday season.

The Elf on the Shelf is actually magic, capable of watching the children every day and reporting back to Santa each night.

If you're a parent of young children, chances are the Elf on the Shelf comes to your home during the holiday season. You give it a name, prop it on a shelf, and instantly you have Santa’s personal ...

Christmas is around the corner, and the jolly old man in red is preparing to visit households across the world on Dec. 24 with his bundles of toys. But, leading to his arrival, Father Christmas needs ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Elf on the Shelf, here’s how it works: Parents stage the doll in different spots around the home ...

Over the last 17 years, Elf on the Shelf has become a piece of Christmastime tradition and pop culture. It all started with Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell’s 2005 children’s picture book, "The Elf on ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to ...