Elf on the Shelf is based on the book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. As the story goes, cute 10-inch tall elves, called Scout Elves, arrive in children's homes during the ...

Years later, Aebersold's daughter, Chanda Bell, spotted the family's elf sitting — you guessed it — on a shelf, and she had an idea. "I told my mom we should write this story," Bell said.

Before you set your Elf on the Shelf, take a look at these rules approved by Santa's little helpers themselves! The rules include never touching your Elf!

This is by no means the only Elf on the Shelf idea to try out this year. There’s also the viral TikTok “fart in a jar” Elf on the Shelf that you can try if you’re feeling more inventive ...

Under Pitts’ leadership, 25.5 million The Elf on the Shelf scout elves, pets and mates have been sold in 24 countries. Pitts, a former QVC program host and branding expert, teamed up with her ...

The Elf on the Shelf hit retail shelves nearly 17 years ago — becoming especially popular online within the last few years. MOM MODIFIES ‘ELF ON THE SHELF’ DOLL WITH FUNCTIONAL WHEELCHAIR.

ELF on the Shelf is back in the house in the lead-up to Christmas 2023. Families who buy an Elf on the Shelf can “adopt” it all throughout the festive season to watch over their kids. W… ...

The Elf on the Shelf’s face was burnt to a crisp after the husband rested it on a lightbulb. TikTok / @maddieeeee311 “At least it didn’t start a fire,” Maddie wrote.

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of ...

These funny Elf on the Shelf ideas will let Santa's helper cause a little mischief and lots of giggles around the house. ... Play some Christmas carols in the background! 17.

These celeb moms are winning Christmas with their elaborate Elf on the Shelf displays Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a ...