"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Elf on the Shelf is making his grand return for 25 days of mischief, mayhem, and reporting back to the ...

What is Elf on the Shelf? The Elf on the Shelf franchise started with the namesake book The Elf on the Shelf by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell, sold at your local bookstore, the official Elf on ...

You’ve probably seen an elf on the shelf online or in your friends’ homes. At this point, it’s become a Christmas tradition in many families. Elves have always been a part of the holidays, but if ...

The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

This Elf on the Shelf left a permanent mark. 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 ...

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 shortly after ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, Calif., was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like the ...

Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their nightly antics. But what do experts say about whether or not it's a good idea ...

For many people, the holiday season is a joyous time, filled with gifts, endless sweets, and quality time with loved ones. However, not everyone experiences happiness during the holidays. In fact, for ...