The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The tradition involves a Scout Elf who watches over a family and reports back to Santa Claus each night. The Elf on a Shelf is a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Elf on the Shelf is making his grand return for 25 days of mischief, mayhem, and reporting back to the ...

Every family has their own special Christmas traditions, whether they're unique to you and yours or shared by people around the world. But it's always nice to add something fun or silly to the mix, ...

A Scout Elf hangs from a string of Christmas lights while wearing a mask. Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.com If you’re a parent, then you’re well aware of what “The Elf on the Shelf” is—and hopefully you ...

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 ...

The Elf on a Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by families for years, and some people are running out of fun ideas for their kids. The tradition involves a Scout Elf who ...