As the days inch nearer to Christmas, families across the country are taking part in "Elf on the Shelf" festivities, where a small elf figurine is placed around the home every day to watch if children ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, Calif., was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like the ...

Every year, millions of families around the world take part in the Elf of the Shelf tradition. And thousands - if not millions - will join that family for the first time in 2025. If you're one of ...

Families all over the country have an Elf on the Shelf. Learn more about how this Christmas tradition works, including the pros and cons of inviting an elf into your home. Many parents and kids alike ...

The month of December is coming to a close. For many parents, this means staging a dramatic exit for the family elf. Started by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell back in 2005, Elf on the ...