By the time Christmas approaches, you might be ready for The Elf on the Shelf to head on his merry way. Cleaning up after the messier elves can get tiresome! Don't worry—your in-laws might ...

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 ...

When does Elf on the Shelf end? Dec. 24 is the last day for your Scout Elf to be part of your family before returning to the North Pole the night of Christmas Eve.

Christmas season and traditions kick off when the little elves make their debut. Here's all about Elf on the Shelf and when it appears.

Elf on the Shelf photos submitted from years past. (Advance photo) Another option is using your children’s other toys with the elf, such as placing it in a toy or remote control car.

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 ...

Elf on the Shelf is a wildly popular Christmas phenomenon that not even the leaders of Christmas (AKA Santa and Mariah Carey) could have seen coming. Opinions about Elfie are pretty polarizing ...

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.

FOX Business spoke with the co-CEO of The Elf on the Shelf about the challenges, successes and nostalgic meaning behind the iconic Christmas doll that points back to her own family.

The Elf on the Shelf was voted the most annoying tradition by readers, but other ...