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.

A Missouri mother is spreading Christmas cheer after sharing the hilarious "Elf on the Shelf" mischief that's taken place in her home.

For the uninitiated, The Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas children's book wherein Santa sends "scout elves" to family homes to monitor children's behavior and report back with their findings.