The mother-daughter duo self-published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005. The original book comes with an elf doll, available in several diverse options.

The elf should not be touched by anyone, as touching it may cause the elf to lose its magic. Also, the elf doesn’t speak — so no Christmas present spoilers are coming from Santa’s little helper.

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 ...

Elf on the Shelf has become a growing Christmas tradition that was originally started by Carol Aebersold and her daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts in 2005, when they published the story and ...

Look no further than your trusty elf partner! These funny Elf on the Shelf ideas will let Santa's helper cause a little mischief and lots of giggles around the house.

It’s official: the Elf on the Shelf trend has gone too far. Keeping kids entertained during the festive season can be tough, and just like many other parents, mom-of-two Cece has turned to Elf ...

An Elf on the Shelf is one of Santa’s most important helpers. An Elf on the Shelf observes your child from a special location which changes every day.

For those who may be new to the Elf on the Shelf franchise, there’s no better place to get started than with the book that started it all. This gift set includes Aebersold’s and Bell’s ...

Elf on a swing. “Use a piece of string or yarn to create a swing, and place the Elf on it. You can hang it from a shelf, light fixture, or a chair.” Sounds precarious, but maybe doable.

To absolutely no one's surprise, Kylie Kelce and her husband Jason Kelce have an extremely low-key approach to a divisive holiday tradition: Elf on the Shelf.

A father took the Elf on the Shelf trend to the extreme and gave himself a tattoo to fully convince his children of their elf’s mischief. Doting dad Laurence Young, 36, really wanted to get his ...

5. Shave a stuffy. Some of the funniest Elf on the Shelf ideas are when they get a little mischievous. Coat a stuffed animal in shaving cream and wrap your elves’ hands around the can.