Elves have been linked to Christmas and Santa Claus since the 18th century, originating from ancient Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, and popularized by the Brothers Grimm and Clement ...

Uh oh! Did your elf get touched? This free printable Elf on the Shelf touched letter helps fix the magic with a sprinkle of cinnamon, warmth & Christmas cheer! If you’ve ever heard, “Mom, I touched ...

Make the kids (and grownups) in your family giggle with delight at these funny and clever Elf on the Shelf ideas. Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! So please take ...

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa's little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...

Until about 20 years ago, the Christmas character canon included the usual suspects: Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch, and of course, Santa Claus himself. In the weeks leading up to December 25, children ...