How do I register my elf name?

To register your adopted elf's name, visit The Elf on the Shelf registry. After registering, you will be able to download a personalized adoption certificate and a letter from Santa.
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Does my Elf on the Shelf come with a name?

For an elf, receiving a name is an exciting moment. That's because after a Scout Elf is adopted and given a name, they receive the Christmas magic needed to fly to and from the North Pole each night to report to Santa Claus! They also use magic for a variety of other important North Pole duties and missions for Santa!
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How do I adopt my elf?

Visit Santa's online adoption center. Parents, pull up Santa's online store, where all the magical creatures from the North Pole are available for adoption. After you pick a boy or girl elf, Santa will send your new helper straight to your home. Put it in a wish list.
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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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How do I get an elf certificate?

Fill in the blanks: Tell us your family name, your elf's name and the adoption date (today's date is fine, if you don't know the official date you adopted your elf). Download and/or print: View your official North Pole documents: a personalized Adoption Certificate and a personalized Letter from Santa.
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How to Register Your Elf on the Shelf



What names can you call your Elf on the Shelf?

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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Do my parents move the elf on the shelf?

If little ones find their Scout Elf sitting on something they need to use, like relaxing in their sink, lying on their bookbag or hanging on their clothes, then it is okay for parents to move the elf, so kids can complete their morning routine and elves can get back to their important job!
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How do you introduce the elf on the shelf for the first time?

Explain in the letter why he/she is coming to their house and what he is going to do. Grab the awesome Elf on the Welcome Shelf Letter that you can print out. Read the Elf on the Shelf Book. Once your elf arrives read the book to your kids, the book tells the whole story about the Elf.
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How do I get my elf to come tomorrow?

Tips for Getting Your Elf to Come Back Early
  1. Write a note. ...
  2. Host a celebration. ...
  3. Make fake snow. ...
  4. Create a welcome zone. ...
  5. Put candy out.
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Can I rename my Elf on the Shelf?

There are no rules in the Elf on the Shelf game. It's meant to be a fun family tradition. If you need to rename your elf for any reason, just go for it! If something happens to your elf and you need to get a new one, you can sub a new one in or go through a new renaming ceremony.
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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 Elf on the Shelf 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 accidentally touch your elf, they could lose their magic and be unable to fly to the North Pole.
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What age should you start elf on a shelf?

What age should you start Elf on the Shelf? The Elf on the Shelf tradition can be started at any age, but most parents recommend waiting until your child is between the ages of 2 and 3.
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Do you cut elf on Shelf hands apart?

Are you supposed to cut the tie between their hands? This is again a personal decision. Some people don't and some people do. The reason you would cut them would be to make your elf easier to position when placing him each night.
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What day does the elf leave?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh. This way, they can help him begin preparing for the year ahead.
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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 are the rules for elf on a shelf?

Elf On The Shelf Rules For Newbie Parents
  • He or she needs a name. ...
  • He or she arrives whenever the heck you want. ...
  • He or she moves every night while the kids are sleeping. ...
  • He or she watches over the kids all day. ...
  • The kids can't touch their Elf. ...
  • The Elf doesn't move or speak while the kids are awake.
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How old are elves?

Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as Humans, the elven understanding of Adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims Adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.
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What is the best girl elf name?

Girl Elf on the Shelf Names:
  • Star.
  • Sugar.
  • Sugarplum.
  • Tinsel.
  • Trudy.
  • Twinkle.
  • Winnie.
  • Winter.
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What certificate is elf?

Elf is rated PG for language and some rude humor, but it may ruin the idea of Santa Claus for some children. Here's what parents need to know in this Elf Parents Guide.
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How do you get Scout Elf for free?

Celebrate the adoption of your Scout Elf and Elf Pets® by joining the North Pole Registry! Once you officially register a name with the North Pole, you'll receive a free adoption certificate for your North Pole pal as well as a letter from Santa.
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What is adoption certificate?

An adoption certificate is issued to an adopted person once the court has arranged the adoption. It becomes the document that proves the identity of that person and effectively replaces their original birth certificate.
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