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.

Even The Elf on the Shelf’s own creators know the trend stresses parents out — but they want to help “Oh, how the turns have tabled,” added another. Some were more critical.

Elf on the Shelf was invented by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005.

Elf on the Shelf will celebrate 20 years of magic soon. Love it or not, the tradition – started by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell back in 2005 – became a global phenomenon ...

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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.

According to the official Elf on the Shelf website, there are two rules for hosting an Elf in your home: Kids are not allowed to touch the Elf; if they do, he will lose his magic. If kids do touch ...

When does Elf on the Shelf start? According to the official Elf on the Shelf Instagram, Scout Elves arrive in households anytime between Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve in 2023) through Dec. 1.

An Elf on the Shelf observes your child from a special location which changes every day. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 87°F. Tuesday, July 15th 2025 eNewspaper.

Food Network Turns Elf on the Shelf into the 'Most Challenging Contest in All the Land' — Get a First Look 'The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown' premieres on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT By ...

Snowflake the Elf drew the short straw when he got assigned to Santa's Elf on the Shelf program this year. Now, he needs your help coming up with enough creative ideas to keep the magic alive for ...