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- Your Elf should arrive during Scout Elf Return Week. According to the official Elf on the Shelf website, Scout Elf Return Week usually falls between the end of November, when it's still Turkey time, and the beginning of December, when it's time to pull out all your Christmas decorations.
- Don’t touch your Elf! Let your family’s Elf be a lesson in “you can look, but not touch,” for the kiddos. This is the most important rule because touching the Elf leads to him losing his magic.
- Scout Elves can’t talk, but they sure can listen! Children should be encouraged to confide in their Elf, whether that’s about their Christmas wish list, secrets, or what they did this year to be on the nice (or naughty) list.
- Your Elf changes position every night. It’s important to note that your Elf only moves when he isn’t being watched, so evading bedtime to catch the Elf in its act won’t do anything for the kids (other than putting them on the naughty list!)
- There’s No Set Date for Your Elf to Appear. Just because your child’s friend has an Elf who made their way down from the North Pole on a certain day, doesn’t mean yours will show up on that same day, too.
- He/She Needs a Name. Once your Scout Elf arrives, he or she needs a name, otherwise, they won’t be granted their magic. When choosing a name, don’t just pick anything.
- Elves Must Constantly Move Around Your Home. When your Scout Elf comes down from the North Pole, don’t be alarmed if you have to hunt around for them.
- Elves Can’t Move During the Day. It’s important to know that Elves don’t move from place to place in your house throughout the day. There’s only one time when they’re allowed to move: at night.
But if you’ve never adopted a Scout Elf of your very own, you may be wondering what the elves do each Christmas? Luckily, we have your answer, friends! Watch the video below, and read on to find out the basics about Santa’s most special helpers!
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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. Read on to find a few reasons why some elves may be granted special permission to stay a bit longer.
SCOUT ELF. View Retailers. What is The Elf on the Shelf ®? The Elf on the Shelf ® is a fun-filled Christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children everywhere who welcome home one of Santa’s Scout Elves each holiday season.
Nov 19, 2015 · If an elf is touched by mistake, the official Elf on the Shelf website advises children write a letter to Santa to apologize and sprinkle a little cinnamon beside the elf before bed. “Cinnamon is like vitamins for scout elves, and it helps them get back to the North Pole,” the website reads.
Dec 12, 2020 · Cons. Adults need to hide the elf each night, which could end up feeling burdensome, especially year-after-year. Kids can't touch or play with the elf, which may be a challenge for some kids. Some families may not like the basic idea of the elf—that it's spying on their kids and reporting their behavior to Santa.
