How do you make your Elf on the Shelf come early?

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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How do you make a elf come to your house?

Visit an official Scout Elf Adoption Center. At these special adoption centers, which are typically only open during the holiday season, you and your family can visit and pick out your very own Elf on the Shelf® to take home. Find an adoption center near you. Visit Santa's online adoption center.
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Do Elf on the Shelf have babies?

To answer the burning question, no, Elf on the Shelf can't have babies.
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What date does Elf on the Shelf come back?

When does your Elf on the Shelf® come back? Most Scout Elves return to their families every year during Scout Elf Return Week – a week-long window at the end of November, leading into December. This year's Scout Elf Return Week will take place November 24th – December 1st.
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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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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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Do elves live forever?

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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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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Can the Elf on the Shelf Talk?

Even though your family can't talk to your elf directly while they are at the North Pole, you can keep in touch and let them know you're thinking of them! Find out the best ways to reach out to Santa's elves at the North Pole below.
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Why is my elf not coming back?

Your Scout Elf may need an extra day or two to digest his or her holiday treats and get back into tip-top flying shape before returning. A snowstorm held them up. It's not easy to drive in the snow—much less fly!
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How do you get your Elf on the Shelf to stay in your position?

Cut two small pieces of tape (the mesh side and the stringy side) about 1/4 in wide. Peel the sticky from one piece and place on the Elf's mitten, squeezing firmly to adhere the tape to the mitten. You're all done! Now your Elf on the Shelf has posable arms and legs and hands that stick together!
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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 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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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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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 do elves drink?

Just like you, elves cannot survive on food alone! When it comes time to wash down a meal, elves drink a lot of the same beverages as you: a cold glass of milk with their chocolate chip cookies, freshly squeezed orange juice or even North Pole snow melted to make a glass of water.
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Can elves get drunk?

Well, the Hobbit shows that Elves can certainly get themselves drunk. They can also be killed by poison, so presumably an Elf could theoretically drink themselves to death. However, they would be unlikely to suffer much from the long term physiological effects of drinking.
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Do elves have birthdays?

Since elves live for so long it is widely believed that they do not celebrate birthdays. This could not be further from the truth. All elves celebrate birthdays, but how they are celebrated varies from culture to culture. The earliest known rites were made by the first elves, the Woodland Elves of Miyla.
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Is Santa real in 2021 yes or no?

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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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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Where is Santa right now 2021?

Right now, Santa is at the North Pole.
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How old can a elf live?

An elf reaches adulthood at about 110 years of age and can live to be more than 700 years old.
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