Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad ...

A holiday tradition for many families around the world, it is indeed Elf on the Shelf time. Nearly 20 years old, Elf on the Shelf has gained traction in recent years as parents post extreme displa ...

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Yes, the most wonderful time of the year is here, and that means one thing: so is your Elf on the Shelf. But how will your elf greet your family, either for the first time or once again?

Elf leads a shoe train with random passengers. Guess the North Pole has a budget travel option now. Label the train clearly: Use bold letters or signs so kids know it's a "train" and not just shoes ...

At its core, Elf on the Shelf is all about innocence. It takes the idea that a doll dressed in red clothing can somehow travel back and forth to the North Pole to chat with Santa Claus about your kid.