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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Can you touch an Elf on the Shelf with your hands?

After a year of very limited touching, it would be totally reasonable to want to hug an inanimate object and never let go. I totally get it, and frankly, it's bound to happen. But why can't you touch the Elf on the Shelf? Because, per official Elf on the Shelf lore, a touched Scout Elf loses their magic.
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Can Elf on the Shelf touch you?

7. Children are not allowed to 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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Are you not supposed to touch the elf on the shelf?

Can Adults Touch The Elf on the Shelf®? 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 you touch your Elf on the Shelf with gloves on?

Can you touch the Elf on the Shelf? Technically, no! That being said, every home has different rules. The Elf on the Shelf tradition is supposed to be FUN!
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Cutting apart my Elf on the Shelfs hands!



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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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 happens if you touch an evil elf?

They are DEMONS! Only evil creatures are allowed to do such creepy things and get away with it. Oh, and don't forget that they lose their “magic” if you touch them. What if when you touch them, instead of them losing their “magic”, the human touch expels the DEMON out of the doll that it has taken residence in.
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What are the rules of 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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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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How do you get rid of an evil Elf on the Shelf?

Here are some ideas:
  1. Leave it in your kid's room, but don't bother moving it every night. ...
  2. Give it to your kids, and just have them move it themselves. ...
  3. Put it in a box addressed to Santa.
  4. Put in a box addressed to Satan.
  5. Leave it on a neighbor's doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run.
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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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How do I give my elf magic back?

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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What are the three rules of Christmas from elf?

"Treat every day like Christmas." "There's room for everyone on the Nice List." "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup." "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
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Can you touch Elf on the Shelf Christmas Eve?

The official Elf on the Shelf website details the three rules to follow. The first and most important rule is that you must NOT touch your Elf. If you do, they will lose all their magic - and nobody wants that to happen. When scout elves lose their magic, they can't go about their Christmas duties.
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Do your parents move the Elf on the Shelf at night?

Elf moves back and hides in a new place in the morning. Children are allowed to send their wishes to Santa through Elf. Note: Parents should understand that there are two rules of placing the Elf on the Shelf officially. Firstly, parents should change the position of the Elf every night when their children are asleep.
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Can you touch baby elves?

The only rule for children is that they can't touch their elf or else the magic might disappear. Elf babies aren't an official toy from the Elf on the Shelf store, though many are dressed in the red outfits that match the signature elf.
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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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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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How do you get your elf back?

Keep it simple. Grab a little card or piece of scrap paper and write "I'm back!" Or use a dry-erase maker to write "Did you miss me?" on a mirror. Plop that little elf in front of it and ignore it until your kids discover that their elf has magically returned.
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Why did my elf not move last night?

Someone touched your elf. If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.
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What age does Elf on the Shelf stop?

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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What does the Elf on the Shelf do when child misbehaves?

If you're unfamiliar, the Elf on the Shelf is one of Santa's elves, and he spies on children to see whether they belong on the naughty or nice list. The elf moves around the house, ready to catch unsuspecting children misbehaving so that he can report back to Santa.
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