If you haven’t heard the charming story of the “Elf on the Shelf”, you are missing out! It is the most darling holiday tradition that not only goes hand in hand with all the magic of the holidays but also is a wonderful tool to motivate the little ones to mind their manners even more than usual.
How do these charming little elves get into their new homes you may ask? Well it begins when Santa sends his elves out to ‘Elf Adoption Centers’ where the elves will patiently hibernate until their new family reads the story and gives them a name. Once named, the elf receives their Christmas magic and becomes a part of that family for life.
These elves are the eyes and ears of Santa and cannot be touched or else they lose their magic. Each night, the elf used their magic powers to fly back to the North Pole & check in with Santa telling stories about their families, playing with the reindeer and snacking on Mrs. Claus’ cookies!
Since these elves like to play games, don’t expect to find them in the same spot every day. A few of their favorite hiding places? The freezer (chilly like the North Pole!), hanging from a chandelier, or high up on a bookshelf where they can observe all the happenings of the day.
Interested in adopting an Elf on the Shelf for your family? Just a couple places you can find them include Nordstrom & Amazon.com! Read more about the story & The Elf on the Shelf tradition here.
