The answer is finally revealed in...The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. The Elf on the Shelf is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed childrens book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game. The Elf on the Shelf gift set INCLUDES A SCOUT ELF from the North Pole, a hardbound CHILDRENS BOOK and a KEEPSAKE BOX for easy storage.
(I found this at Nordstrom this weekend and thought it was too cute not to share! The saleslady said it sells out every year. It's also available at Amazon.com and elfontheshelf.com. I think this was mentioned by an NMF blogger last year, but I can't remember who?)
2 comments:
My sister in law does this!! It is cute and her kids love it. The elf reports to Santa daily therefore she moves the elf to a new location daily and the kids have to go find the elf. But cannot touch it ;) It's cute!!
Christina, you'll have to let us know how it worked for Miss Charlotte :)
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