Do Elf Pets have magic?

Do Elf Pets have magic? Yes. There are 3 types of pets and each adds to the magic of Christmas. Elf On The Shelf St Bernard or more officially, Elf Pets Saint Bernard Tradition, inspires Christmas cheer through kindness and good deeds.
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Can Elf Pets lose their magic?

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. Luckily, Santa's thought of everything, so restoring the magic is simple.
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How do Elf Pets get their 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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Can you touch an elf pet?

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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Do the elf pets move?

They like to stay near little ones to receive as many cuddles and hugs as possible. Do Elf Pets® hide in different spots or move around the house? Elf Pets® go wherever your kids go! Unlike elves, they don't have to stay in one spot to scout and can be brought on all of your child's holiday adventures.
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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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What do Elf Pets eat?

Elf Pets like to eat different things: Reindeer like Magical Reindeer Food that you can make with corn flakes cereal, while your St. Bernard loves treats you can both enjoy together. Your Arctic fox will likely enjoy the same goodies as your St. Bernard!
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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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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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Are elves real?

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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Can Elf on the Shelf fly?

Christmas Magic 101

A Scout Elf's heart is full of Christmas magic, and once your family names your Scout Elf, it activates the Christmas magic in your elf's heart, allowing them to fly, report to Santa and keep a watchful eye each Christmas.
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Do elves lose their magic if you touch them?

Elves are very fragile, and if they are touched by human children they lose their magic and ability to communicate with Santa.
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Can parents touch the Elf on the Shelf?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation. Parents: read on to learn about special, few and far between cases where emergency help will be required.
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Is Santa 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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How do I get my elfs magic back?

This is the most effective way to help your Scout Elf get back in action quick! Sprinkle a little cinnamon next to your Scout Elf. Cinnamon is like vitamins for your elf, and it will help him or her get back to the North Pole where the elf doctors can give them a quick check-up! Sing a Christmas carol with your family!
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What happens if a kid touches the Elf on the Shelf?

If your kids purposefully touch their Elf on the Shelf, you can have their elf spend a day away at the North Pole. Write a brief letter from your elf to explain that because they were touched, they have to spend the day getting their magic fixed at the North Pole and there will be no fun antics happening that day.
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Are elfs alive?

Elves are immortal, and remain unwearied with age. They can recover from wounds which would be fatal to a Man, but can be killed in battle. Spirits of dead Elves go to the Halls of Mandos in Valinor.
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Should I cut my Elf on the Shelf hands?

The reason you would cut them would be to make your elf easier to position when placing him each night. I have also seen tutorials online that help teach you how to add wire to your EOTS's arms and legs, so you can bend them in fun positions.
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How old is Santa?

According to the blog Email Santa, Santa Claus is 1,750 years old as of 2021. In fact, the origins of Santa Claus can be traced all the way back to a monk named Saint Nicholas, who was born between 260 and 280 A.D.
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What do Elf mates do?

Elf Mates® are adoptable elves who partner with children to give Santa Claus a helping hand by bringing back the true spirit of Christmas.
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Do you give your Elf on the Shelf a name?

When you first welcome your Elf on the Shelf into your home, your family will be tasked with naming your Elf. While you can name your Elf anything your family likes, since this is an annual holiday tradition you are starting you probably want to come up with a name that you will all be happy with year after year.
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Do Elf on the Shelf Pets stay all year round?

We've got the answer below! These fuzzy, friendly pals, the Elf Pets® Reindeer, Saint Bernard and Arctic Fox, are able to live with their families all 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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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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What do Elf Pets like?

The Elf Pets® love playing with mini items that are just their size! See what household items you and your kids can use to make a corral, a special toy or even a bed for your North Pole pals.
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