Elf on the Shelf has become a popular holiday tradition over the past 19 years. Parents often go to great lengths to create elaborate and sometimes outrageous scenes, from elves getting into mischief ...

Learn all about the history of Scout Elves along with official Elf on the Shelf rules for a fun-filled holiday season.

Share your photos! The Elf on the Shelf tradition has become a beloved part of Christmas for many families, but coming up ...

If you're a parent of young children, chances are the Elf on the Shelf comes to your home during the holiday season. You give it a name, prop it on a shelf, and instantly you have Santa’s personal ...

"Maybe that’s why watching what happened next — not just to the brand, but to Christmas itself — hurts as much as it does." ...

Christmas is around the corner, and the jolly old man in red is preparing to visit households across the world on Dec. 24 with his bundles of toys. But, leading to his arrival, Father Christmas needs ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to ...

The Dispatch wants to see your most creative, hardest-to-find and downright wacky hiding places for your Elf on the Shelf.

I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to notice. Elves started invading the homes of their friends, but the kids didn ...