Are you allowed to touch Elf Pets?

Can Elf Pets® be touched? Absolutely! Unlike their friends, the Scout Elves, Elf Pets® are meant to be hugged and loved all season long! In fact, the more you play with and love your Elf Pets®, the more Christmas spirit you'll help generate for Santa!
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What do you do with Elf Pets?

You can do whatever you want with your Elf Pet! They love to cuddle with you and enjoy receiving hugs. You can play with your Elf Pet and read to and with them. They also have answers to a lot of common questions about Christmas and Santa Claus, and they're happy to help you gain as much Christmas cheer as possible.
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Can Elf Pets have babies?

Your Holiday Elf Can Also Have Babies, So There's That. Luckily, it's less of a birds-and-the-bees talk and more of a “snow fell down and then there was a baby” talk. A holiday elf in your home is a seemingly innocent tradition, but so is decorating cookies with your children and we all know how that turns out.
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Do Elf Pets disappear?

If your kids are really missing their Scout Elf at this time of year, the Elf Pets® make perfect pals and allow little ones to have a magical North Pole visitor year round! Plus, unlike elves, these pets don't hide throughout the year, they simply serve as cuddly companions.
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Are elves real yes or no?

From a scientific viewpoint, elves are not considered objectively real. However, elves have in many times and places been believed to be real beings.
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Do Elf Pets have names?

Many Scout Elves and Elf Pets® have more than one name. Choose a first, middle and last name to get input from as many family members as possible.
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Can u touch an elf mate?

As an avid elf fan, you already know the number one rule about having a Scout Elf: no touching! This helps Scout Elves keep their Christmas magic so they can complete their important Christmas duties.
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Is Santa Claus real?

He is based on St. Nicholas of Myra, who, according to Christian tradition, was a bishop in that small Roman town during the 4th century. Nicholas's reputation for generosity and kindness gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy.
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Can you hug your Elf on the Shelf on Christmas Eve?

Yes! Elf Pets® love to be cuddled and hugged! They also love when their families play with them and include them in fun activities. It is important to hold and love your Elf Pets® as much as possible in order to help Santa make Christmas a success year after year!
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Can you touch a elf cat?

This is simiar to what pets do. You can't touch Elf on the Shelf, or he loses his magic (which is also similar to a few of my wilder pets). Elf on the Shelf likes to rearrange things, often for no reason at all (which is what both my dogs and cat do).
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Do Elf Pets have magic?

Each Elf Pets® Reindeer wears a golden heart charm around their neck, and special Christmas magic is stored in it! When children adopt a reindeer to love, hug and cuddle, this activates the magic stored in their charm.
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What should I name my elf pet?

Famous Elf on the Shelf Names
  • Buddy (from Elf)
  • Dobby (from Harry Potter)
  • Winky (from Harry Potter)
  • Kreacher (from Harry Potter)
  • Bernard (from Santa Clause)
  • Hermey (from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer)
  • Gimbel (the store name in Elf)
  • Bing (from The Great Santa Claus Switch)
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How do you clean Elf Pets?

Place him in a lingerie bag and wash him on the gentle cycle in your washing machine. If you are not comfortable with this step, you can always opt for steps 1-3 and then finish off with a hand wash using Woolite or some other gentle detergent.
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Can Elf Pets lose magic?

With great magic, comes great responsibility! Once your Scout Elf has their magic, they must preserve it as much as they can. Your family can help by never touching your elf. If you do, your elf could lose their magic and be unable to fly to the North Pole.
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How old is Mrs Claus right now?

According to Email Santa, Mrs. Claus is just a bit younger than her husband. She's 1,139 years old.
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Should I tell my 12 year old about Santa?

D., a pediatric psychologist at Children's Health℠, "and there's no set age where children should know the truth about Santa Claus." Dr. Lamminen says each family and each child within that family will be ready to talk about Santa at different ages.
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Is Santa alive in 2021?

The bad news: Santa Claus is definitely dead. Archaeologists in southern Turkey say they have discovered the tomb of the original Santa Claus, also known as St. Nicholas, beneath his namesake church near the Mediterranean Sea.
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Is Santa real in 2021?

So, is Santa Claus real? Santa Claus is real, of course. The New York Sun even reported it back in 1897! But the current Santa Claus isn't from the North Pole.
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What to do if your child sees you move the elf?

How to Answer When Your Child Asks if You Moved the Elf on the Shelf
  1. Act just as confused as your child. Say something like "I don't know... ...
  2. Be honest with your child. ...
  3. RELATED RESOURCES: Holidays and Elf on The Shelf.
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What to do if a kid touches the elf?

What Happens If Our Scout Elf Is Accidentally Touched?
  1. Write a note to your elf or Santa apologizing for touching your elf. This is the most effective way to help your Scout Elf get back in action quick!
  2. Sprinkle a little cinnamon next to your Scout Elf. ...
  3. Sing a Christmas carol with your family!
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Do Elf on the Shelf eyes move?

The original Scout Elf does not have moving eyes. When Elf arrives from the North Pole, he is given direction to stay completely still until the night when his/her family is asleep.
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Can Elf Pets stay all year?

These fuzzy, friendly pals, the Elf Pets® Reindeer, Saint Bernard and Arctic Fox, are able to live with their families all year! They help Santa complete important Christmas duties such as flying his sleigh around the world, and they need your help!
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How do you make Elf pet food?

Melt 85 grams of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour 240 grams of Kellogg's Corn Flakes® in a separate, large bowl. Pour the melted butter on top of the Corn Flakes and stir to coat. Moving quickly, sprinkle 56 grams of red and green sugar sprinkles on top, once again stirring to coat the cereal with sprinkles.
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Can you touch Elf on the Shelf reindeer?

Kids are encouraged to take their reindeer wherever they go. Elves aren't allowed to be touched because they might lose their Christmas magic. While elves are scouts for Santa and report on children's behavior, reindeer are friends of Santa and children and share wishes between the two.
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What happens if your elf gets wet?

Can My Elf Get Wet in the Sink? While I wouldn't recommend soaking your elf in water, it won't hurt for it to get wet. You can easily wash your elf on the shelf if you want. For this idea, you will be making your elf look like he or she is washing up, not actually dunking them into the water.
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