Why is my elf not moving?

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.

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How do you explain why your elf didn't move?

Here are a few possible reasons that Santa's helper may not have found a new position in your home.
  1. He wanted to get in shape to travel to his next exciting location. ...
  2. He had such a lovely view he didn't want to move.
  3. He decided to keep extra close watch on you.
  4. He was nice and cozy reading an elf book.

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Do parents move the elf on the shelf yes or no?

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!

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What to say when Elf on the Shelf doesn t move?

21 brilliant things to say when you forget to move your elf
  • It looks like his [insert arm/leg/tag] is stuck on [insert object]! ...
  • He heard someone coming downstairs and didn't want to get caught, so he stayed in the same spot.
  • I think … yep, he moved a little bit. ...
  • You weren't very nice yesterday.

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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.

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At what age does Elf on the Shelf stop coming?

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.

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Why did my elf stay after Christmas?

They need extra time to complete their important Christmas duty. If your family was away during the holidays, your elf might stay a while longer to continue scouting good behavior to report to Santa.

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What to do if your Elf on the Shelf doesn t come back?

Missing Your Elf? We've Got You Covered!
  1. Whip Up a North Pole Treat. Mrs. ...
  2. Capture the Memories. Little ones will feel better about their elf's return to the North Pole if they're able to compile their favorite memories and save them to revisit throughout the year. ...
  3. Write a Letter to Your Elf. ...
  4. Keep Building Cheer.

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What happens if you barely touch your Elf on the Shelf?

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. This means no presents for anyone in your family!

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How do you say goodbye to an elf?

One popular way to bid farewell is to have your elf leave a special, personal message for your kid, whether it's a typewritten note or a message spelled out in candy or plastic letters on the fridge or on snow-painted window or mirror.

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What to do if kid touches elf?

Sprinkle some cinnamon near the Elf. Cinnamon is like Elf vitamins and will help your elf get back to the North Pole and make a full recovery! The Elf will return tomorrow all recovered. Sing your Elf a Christmas carol with all of the family.

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Does the elf move if kids are bad?

An elf does not want to report a child's bad behavior to Santa. Instead of reporting naughty behavior, they will stay in their spot for a few days until there is something nice to report to Santa. If you want your elf to move, you better be good!

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Do parents move elves at night?

Each morning, the elf chooses a new vantage point from which to keep an eye on the kids. 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.

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Why shouldn t you touch the elf?

Elf on the Shelf rules

Children shouldn't touch the Scout Elves or they'll lose their Christmas magic. Scout Elves listen well, but they never speak to humans. Scout Elves are always nice, often clever and humorous, but never cruel or naughty.

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What to tell your kids if you forgot to move the elf?

Here are some things you can tell your child to explain why that pesky Elf hasn't moved in the last 24 hours.
  • The Elf is stuck.
  • The Elf is sick.
  • The Elf forgot to set his alarm.
  • The Elf got spooked.
  • You woke up too early.
  • Someone touched the Elf.
  • The weather was too bad.
  • The Elf is just just too comfy.

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Can you touch the elf on the shelf with gloves?

In some cases, they could also disappear when touched, such as when a dog might get a hold of them. In such cases, where an elf may be in an urgent situation or other sticky place (such as falling off a shelf after losing their balance), parents can touch them (using tongs or kitchen gloves) to come to the elf's aid.

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What happens if your elf doesn t move and you didn t touch it?

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.

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Will my elf lose its magic if I touch it?

Once your Scout Elf has their magic, they must preserve it as much as they can. Your family can help by never touching your elf. If you accidentally touch your elf, they could lose their magic and be unable to fly to the North Pole. Luckily, Santa's thought of everything, so restoring the magic is simple.

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Can you touch your elf if it falls?

According to the official "Elf on the Shelf" website, "Christmas magic is very fragile, and if scout elves are touched they may lose their magic." It doesn't specify that this only applies to kids, so we're guessing this applies to any humans.

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What day does the elf come back?

Some make their first appearance on Thanksgiving night, and others wait until December. Most of them will arrive during the official Scout Elf Return Week though, which is November 23 through December 2.

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How do you say goodbye to Elf on the Shelf forever?

On Christmas day, have a letter from your elf explaining that this is the last year they will spend with your family because, now that your child is X years old, it's time for the elf to work at the North Pole full time. Allison Andrews used this technique when it was time for her family's elf, Jupiter, to move on.

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What do elves do at night?

As the story goes, elves arrive around Thanksgiving and keep watch of children up until Christmas Eve. Every night during this time, elves fly to the North Pole to report to the big guy, ya know, Santa, about the kids' naughty or niceness, then return to a new spot each morning.

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What happens if your elf doesn't come on Dec 1?

All Scout Elves are different, so the date they come back can vary -some return at the end of November and others may wait until the second week of December. So don't worry if they haven't arrived exactly when you expected them to!

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What does the Elf on the Shelf do when child misbehaves?

We explain he'll report back to Santa every night regarding their behavior. Sure, the Elf returns to a new spot each morning, often doing funny, silly things. But for many families, he's partially there to warn children that a lack of good behavior leads to a lack of presents.

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How old is Elf on the Shelf?

The Elf on the Shelf tradition started back in 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, self-published the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” along with a special box with a small Scout Elf inside.

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