Tired mom horrified to remember bizarre place she hid daughter’s Elf on the Shelf: ‘Blame elf’s disappearance on the dog’

The 2005 children’s book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, turned an old family Christmas tradition ...

Daughter Begs Her Mom to Do Elf on the Shelf. When Mom Finally Caves, She Accidentally Burns the Toy in the Oven

A mom's daughter begs her to do Elf on the Shelf. When she finally caves, she accidentally burns the toy in the oven.

5-Year-Old Starts ‘Bawling’ Over Elf on the Shelf Surprise, Leaving Parents Feeling ‘Awestruck’ and a ‘Little Guilty’ (Exclusive)

One couple had long avoided the Elf on the Shelf, daunted by the responsibility it required. But when they finally gave in to ...
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The Elf on the Shelf's last night before it says goodbye might be the easiest one of all

Parents and caregivers might all need to be in agreement about when the last night of the Elf on the Shelf is before the ...

My son is too old for Elf on the Shelf pranks, but I do it every year anyway. I think I have more fun with it than he does.

My son has always known I'm the Elf on the Shelf. I do the pranks anyway, and I have more fun with it than he does.

How one metro Atlanta family's Christmas Elf on the Shelf tradition became a worldwide empire

Twenty years ago, teacher Chanda Bell and her family bet on their unique tradition and turned the story into a massive ...

Beloved Christmas tradition, Elf on the Shelf, turns 20

Elf on the Shelf was created 20 years ago, and since then, more than 31 million scout elves, elf pets, and elf mates have ...

Elf on the Shelf? Send us photos of your sneaky, playful elf

The News-Press is asking readers to submit photos of their creative Elf on the Shelf hiding places. Submissions can be made ...
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‘Elf on the Shelf,’ brainchild of Marietta family, celebrates 20 years

A Marietta family 20 years ago created a brand-new tradition with Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas miracle in a day and age where nostalgia rules the airwaves and gift shops.