For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa's little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...

100 Easy Elf on The Shelf Ideas that are so much fun for the whole family. These quick ideas include last-minute elf shenanigans perfect for busy parents! The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition ...

The holiday season is upon us, and it's always fun to add to the magic of Christmas! There's holiday baking, snow on the ground, fireplaces all aglow, wrapping presents and more. For many families, ...

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. Celebs like George Clooney, Connie ...

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 ...

As the parent of a half-Jewish, half-Christian child who was already a sharp-eyed Santa skeptic by the time he started preschool, I did not want my kid to be the jerk who ruined Christmas for his ...

Traditions around the holidays are meant to be passed down for generations: songs, ornaments, recipes. So creating a new tradition that resonates with families worldwide is nothing short of a ...

Think your Elf on the Shelf has mastered the art of stealth? Share it with us! USA TODAY wants to see your most creative, hardest-to-find, and downright wacky hiding places for your holiday elf. We ...

The News-Press is asking readers to submit photos of their creative Elf on the Shelf hiding places. Submissions can be made through an online form, and only photos taken by the submitter are eligible.

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children’s book “The Elf on the Shelf” Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa’s little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...