What happens if you can't find your elf anywhere?

Write a Letter to Your Elf
Although the North Pole may be a long ways away, your Scout Elf is always easily reachable online. Kids can write to their elf or Santa through our online portal or on our Facebook page, and one of Santa's mailroom elves will be sure to send back a kind reply!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

Where did my Elf on the Shelf go?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh. This way, they can help him begin preparing for the year ahead.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

Why didn t my elf come back?

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

How do I get my elf back in my house?

Tips for Getting Your Elf to Come Back Early
  1. Write a note. ...
  2. Host a celebration. ...
  3. Make fake snow. ...
  4. Create a welcome zone. ...
  5. Put candy out.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

What to do with elf if you go out of town?

They can be there to welcome you back home. Ideally ask a neighbour to move Elfie to a new position ready for your return. If that's not possible, you could always take a small leaf out of the two-bag approach above and find an excuse to head back indoors at the last minute before leaving to move elf yourself.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on jollyfestive.com

What to Do If You Accidentally Touch Your Elf on the Shelf

23 related questions found

Why is my elf still in my house?

They have a favorite spot in your home. When your Scout Elf flies back from the North Pole and lands in the same spot, chances are it's their favorite place to sit in your home. Just like you have a favorite spot on the couch, your elf has favorite spots, too! The spot has a great vantage point.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

Are parents allowed to move the elf?

If little ones find their Scout Elf sitting on something they need to use, like relaxing in their sink, lying on their bookbag or hanging on their clothes, then it is okay for parents to move the elf, so kids can complete their morning routine and elves can get back to their important job!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

What happens after an elf dies?

Should an Elf die, its spirit would be summoned to the Halls of Mandos in Aman. Elves could refuse the summons, but this would suggest that they were tainted. Elves who went to the Halls were, after a period of time, typically given the opportunity to be reincarnated into a body identical to the one that died.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on tolkiengateway.net

Does each kid get 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

Does your elf come back every year?

When does your Elf on the Shelf® come back? Most Scout Elves return to their families every year during Scout Elf Return Week – a week-long window at the end of November, leading into December.

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

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

Can you track your elf?

Like track Santa, you can now track elves. This year you'll be ready to catch them on camera using Elf Cam. Your kids will scream at the magical site of seeing their elf running around their own home.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on apps.apple.com

Why did my elf not move today?

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 day does the elf leave?

Elf on the Shelf usually leaves on Christmas Eve.

While this can be sad for many children, the elves must go back to the North Pole to report to Santa and help with Christmas.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on yummymummykitchen.com

Is The elf on the shelf real or is it your parents?

Because the Elf on the Shelf “moves” each night, belief can sometimes be suspended into thinking that it is real. And for all intents and purposes, the Elf on the Shelf is real. It's a real doll, after all.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on romper.com

Do parents move the elf on the shelf at night?

The night before Christmas, the elf flies off one last time to spend the year with Santa until reappearing next season. Every night, a parent hides the elf in a new place.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on verywellfamily.com

When a child touches an Elf?

Write a note to your elf or Santa apologizing for touching your elf. This is the most effective way to help your Scout Elf get back in action quick! Sprinkle a little cinnamon next to your Scout Elf.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com

Can you touch your Elf with gloves?

The gloves protect your skin from touching the Elf, so that way your Elf will not lose its magic! Now the kids can touch their Elf! However, I suggest making the Elf Magic Gloves be something special that is only allowed some of the time! Otherwise your poor Elf is going to get haggard from all the kid play!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gns.wisc.edu

How old is the oldest elf?

He is thought to be over 10,000 years old by the time the War of the Ring takes place, and in all those many long years, he is credited with saving the entire elven race, selflessly putting his own wants and desires aside for the good of all, and of being a vessel through which the divine could communicate with the ...

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com

How long are elves pregnant?

An elven pregnancy takes 12 months, not nine. Elven children are in better control of their bodies from a younger age than human children, but grow more slowly and take longer to mature emotionally.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on quora.com

Can your elf come late?

The elves are capricious little guys and gals, and they arrive for the holiday season according to their whims. So if your neighbor's Elf on the Shelf has arrived and you're still waiting, don't worry! Some make their first appearance on Thanksgiving night, and others wait until December.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on countryliving.com

What to do if kid touches elf?

What to Do If Your Elf Is Touched
  1. Write a nice apology note to your Elf telling your Elf how very sorry you are for touching him. This is a great way for your Elf to regain Christmas magic.
  2. Sprinkle some cinnamon near the Elf. ...
  3. Sing your Elf a Christmas carol with all of the family.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on goldstarservicesgroup.com

How do you say goodbye to an elf?

5 Fun Ways To Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf
  1. 5 Fun Ways To. Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf.
  2. Leave a note! ...
  3. Snap an Elfie Selfie. ...
  4. Let them snuggle! ...
  5. Throw your Elf On The Shelf a going-away party! ...
  6. Going away gift!

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on orlando.momcollective.com

Can kids touch elf pets?

Can I touch my Elf Pets®? Yes! Elf Pets® love to be cuddled and hugged! They also love when their families play with them and include them in fun activities.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on elfontheshelf.com