What day do you start Elf on the Shelf?

When does Elf on the Shelf come? The Elf on the Shelf website recommends your Elf arrive between November 24 through December 1. This is also known as Scout Elf Return week, a.k.a. the time when Santa's little helpers flee the North Pole and head out to the houses they'll be staying at until Christmas.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thepioneerwoman.com

What do you do on the first day of elf on a Shelf?

Explain in the letter why he/she is coming to their house and what he is going to do. Grab the awesome Elf on the Welcome Shelf Letter that you can print out. Read the Elf on the Shelf Book. Once your elf arrives read the book to your kids, the book tells the whole story about the Elf.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on midgetmomma.com

How do you welcome Elf on the Shelf for the first time?

How do you introduce Elf on the Shelf to your kids?
  1. Print out a welcome letter. ...
  2. Read them the book, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. ...
  3. Just plop them in your house to announce their arrival.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on romper.com

What days do the Elf on the Shelf move?

According to elf legend, the elf moves each night.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on abc11.com

What are the rules for elf on a shelf?

What are the Rules for Elf on the Shelf?
  • The Kids can not touch the elf. ...
  • The elf does not move nor speak when the kids are awake.
  • The Elf Reports back to Santa at night when they fly back to the north pole to let Santa know how the kids were that day. ...
  • Be Kind.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on midgetmomma.com

What day do you read the Elf on the Shelf book?

45 related questions found

What are the 3 elf rules?

As an elf, Buddy has to adhere to The Code of the Elves, which states:
  • Treat every day like Christmas.
  • There's room for everyone on the nice list.
  • The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on salvationist.ca

Do parents move the Elf on the Shelf yes or no?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation. Parents: read on to learn about special, few and far between cases where emergency help will be required.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

What happens if your Elf on the Shelf doesn t move for 3 days?

If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

What age do you stop doing Elf on the Shelf?

By age eight, kids begin to acknowledge the unlikeliness of one man travelling the world in a single night. The good news? If you started the tradition of Elf on the Shelf in your household, you can likely send the elf into early retirement around your child's eighth Christmas.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on todaysparent.com

What is the 1st rule of elves in elf?

63) In the movie Elf (2003), what was the first rule of The Code of Elves? The first rule of The Code Of The Elves is "Treat every day like Christmas."

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on usefultrivia.com

What is the first rule in elf?

If you play, you get two minutes to answer five questions while Hot Wings (or Joe on Fridays) is out of the studio and unable to listen. After you go, Hot Wings (or Joe) comes back in the studio and has the same amount of time to answer the same questions. Whoever answers more questions correctly wins!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on freebeerandhotwings.com

Do you cut elf on shelf hands apart?

Steps to Make your Elf on the Shelf Posable

Step 1: Elf on the Shelf comes with his hands connected together, cut the thread that holds them together so the arms can be separated.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on theorganisedhousewife.com.au

What time of day does Elf on the Shelf leave?

The elf can make December 25th its last evening with the family, departing after the kiddos go to sleep. In this case, the elf will be gone before the kids wake up the next day. The elf may stay until or through Boxing Day, which is the day after Christmas.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on lovetoknow.com

Do you do Elf on the Shelf every day?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition that sees parents moving an Elf on the Shelf (also known as a "Scout Elf") around the house every day to keep an eye on children ahead of Santa's visit.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on newsweek.com

Can you touch your elf on the first day?

7. Children are not allowed to touch them. Elves are very fragile, and if they are touched by human children they lose their magic and ability to communicate with Santa.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on huffingtonpost.co.uk

Why didn t my elf come back this year?

Your elf ate too many treats from Mrs. Claus' Sweet Shop™. It can happen to the best elf (or human) when so many tantalizing treats are floating around during the holidays! Your Scout Elf may need an extra day or two to digest his or her holiday treats and get back into tip-top flying shape before returning.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

Why didn t my elf come back last night?

Elves need to wait until everyone is asleep before they can move around. If there was too much activity around the house last night, perhaps your elf only had time to get to the North Pole and back, but not enough time to find a new position. Make sure you get to bed early tonight to help them out!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on jollyfestive.com

What is the excuse for not moving elves?

Bad weather, not safe for Elves to fly in. Elf is tired. He's frozen and can't move. Elves are afraid of heights and he is too scared to move.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ithinkwecouldbefriends.com

Is each kid supposed to have an Elf on the Shelf?

Do I need one Elf per child or one per household? The choice is yours. We have included two Nice List Certificates and two Letters to Santa in each kit, as these items are personal. All the other items can be shared as a family.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfforchristmas.co.uk

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf clothes?

Never touch your Elf on the Shelf. If you do, they'll lose their magic and not be able to fly back to the North Pole. A Scout Elf is always listening. Anything you share with your elf, such as a Christmas wish, will make its way back to Santa.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbs4indy.com

Why are parents against Elf on the Shelf?

“Elf on the Shelf” undermines a child's natural motivation to try hard and do her best. For example, if a child cleans up her room in the hope of getting more presents at Christmas, she'll be less likely to clean up her room at other times of the year, because there's no incentive.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on happilyfamily.com

What are the 4 C's in elf?

Description. The perfect Christmas card for Elf movie fans. Featuring Buddy the Elf's quote: "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on everlongprintco.com

What age restriction is elf?

Parents Guide: Is Elf Appropriate For Kids Under 8? We think Elf is one of the more family-friendly Christmas movies out there. It should be something kids ages 6 and up can handle in most cases. There are a few issues as noted above, but if these do not concern your family: enjoy Elf together this holiday season!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on noguiltfangirl.com

What happens if kids hold the elf?

The first and most important rule is that you must NOT touch your Elf. If you do, they will lose all their magic - and nobody wants that to happen. When scout elves lose their magic, they can't go about their Christmas duties.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on express.co.uk