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The tradition of " The Elf on the Shelf " is a modern holiday phenomenon based on a 2005 children's book by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell. It centers on a "Scout Elf" sent by Santa from the North Pole to act as his eyes and ears in a family's home throughout December.

Children are never allowed to touch the elf, or they will lose their magic and be unable to fly back to report to Santa. The Elf

Families often use the elf to inspire good behavior and create "magical" mornings through various creative setups: Quick elf ideas for last minute - Facebook The tradition of " The Elf on the