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!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas draws near, parents are breaking out a beloved holiday tradition that is sure to keep their children on the nice list ...

"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 ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Elf on the Shelf tradition has become a beloved part of Christmas for many families, but coming up with new ideas every night can be challenging. Count down to Christmas ...

Love it or hate it, the Elf on the Shelf has returned to count down the days to Christmas in households all over the world. Dressed in their signature red and white jumpsuits and adorable Santa hats, ...

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 ...

A Scout Elf hangs from a string of Christmas lights while wearing a mask. Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.com If you’re a parent, then you’re well aware of what “The Elf on the Shelf” is—and hopefully you ...

For those who celebrate the holiday tradition of the Elf on the Shelf, there are seemingly endless possibilities for how and where the elf will appear every morning in order to keep a watchful eye ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, 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 ...