As the days inch nearer to Christmas, families across the country are taking part in "Elf on the Shelf" festivities, where a small elf figurine is placed around the home every day to watch if children ...

This one’s a bit more effort: position the elf in front of a plain white or light-coloured wall. Arrange two or three ...

There's only one exception to the rule. Parents can touch them when they help their Elf move to a new hiding location.

I never wanted an Elf on the Shelf. But last year, just when I thought we were exiting the believing-in-Santa years, my daughter saved up her money and asked me to drive her to Target to buy an elf.

As Christmas quickly approaches, it's time to think about important seasonal topics such as presents, trees, stockings and, of course, Elf on the Shelf! This holiday activity brings plenty of joy to ...

Elf on the Shelf is back — but not all parents are into the holiday trend. (Photo: AP) For Kylie Kelce, going all in on Elf on the Shelf is too much. "The idea of waiting until my kids are in a deep ...

The first Elf on the Shelf was sold in 2005, but the story actually begins in 1974. The Elf on the Shelf company is based in Atlanta. Elf on the Shelf products are sold in 17 countries. Once upon a ...