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. They claim it's the perfect sweet spot for children to appreciate and understand the elves' magic while establishing this family tradition at a young age.
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Can 10 year olds Touch Elf on the Shelf?

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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How old are elf on the shelves?

The Elf on the Shelf tradition started back in 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, self-published the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” along with a special box with a small Scout Elf inside.
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Can Elf on the Shelf stay until New Years?

The Elf on the Shelf ends on the night of Christmas Eve – December 24 – any time beyond that means they'll be past their 'Elf-bye date'. The kids can get a chance to say goodbye to the Elf before hitching a ride with Santa as he delivers presents in the night.
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How do you finish the elf on the shelf?

Usually elves travel by more magical means, but for a more official goodbye, pack up your elf in a box, write “To the North Pole” on it, and slap every stamp you can find on there. You don't actually have to send it anywhere, just make it seem like he's going on a trip to a very cold and faraway place.
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At what age does Elf on the Shelf stop coming?



How do I get rid of my elf?

The official Elf on the Shelf website suggests sprinkling some cinnamon near your elf if this happens since cinnamon is like elf vitamins. This, they say will give him the energy to get back to the North Pole where the elf doctors can fix him or her up.
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How does elf on Shelf say goodbye?

Notes from your favorite elf are a great way to say goodbye. This holiday buddy hangs from a bathroom mirror with a special message: “Time for me to go!” This note reads, “I'm sad to go!! But of course I'll be back next year...”
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Is elf on over Christmas 2021?

Elf isn't scheduled for any terrestrial TV showings in 2021, unfortunately as the film will exclusively air on Sky. The classic comedy is showing on Sky Cinema Christmas on the following dates: Saturday 27 November at 6.20pm. Sunday 28 November at 2.40pm.
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Can Elf on the Shelf stay after Christmas?

The popular elf can stay until a few days after Christmas before having to “return” to the North Pole, according to the website. An elf might be granted permission to stay if they need extra time to complete their important Christmas duty, perhaps if the family was away during the holidays.
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Does Elf on the Shelf reindeer leave?

Like the Scout Elves, the Elf Pets® Reindeer flies with Santa on Christmas Eve to help power his sleigh; however, they return to your home before Christmas morning.
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At what age do kids stop believing in Santa?

In 2019, House Method surveyed more than 4,500 families across the United States, and found the overall average age for no longer believing in Santa Claus is 8.4 years old. (But it varies by state: Kids in Mississippi generally believe until they're 10, while kids in Oregon stop believing at 7.)
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Is elf appropriate for 7 year olds?

Parents need to know that although Elf has some potty language and mild swearing ("pissed," "hell," "damn," etc.) and a few references to bodily functions, it's family friendly at its core.
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How old should my elf be?

An elf typically claims Adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Alignment: Elves love freedom, variety, and self- expression, so they lean strongly toward the gentler aspects of chaos.
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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. ...
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Are you supposed to cut Elf on the Shelf 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. 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 adults touch elves?

Are grown-ups allowed to intervene? 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.
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What is the last night for Elf on the Shelf?

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 happens to the elf on Christmas Eve?

According to the toy's official website, Elf on the Shelf leaves on Christmas Eve to return to the North Pole. There, elves spend time with their friends, answer letters, and help make toys. So why not have fun with it?
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Do babies Elf on the Shelf grow up?

Eventually your Elf baby might grow up. For example, you have a baby Elf for one year and the next year that Elf baby arrives as a second Elf. Follow these Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Multiple Elves if your baby grows up.
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Is Disney Elf plus?

Elf is not on Disney Plus. With Disney+, you can have a wide range of shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+, Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic to choose from in the streaming platform for the price of $7.99 monthly or $79.99 annually.
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Why is Elf not on Netflix?

Unfortunately, Elf is not available to stream on Netflix for Christmas 2021. That's by design. The streaming rights for Elf are cyclical, and it's in demand right now, so it's much more valuable this time of year than in the summer, which is why it's not on Netflix.
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Is Elf playing on TV tonight?

There are no TV Airings of Elf in the next 14 days.
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What happens if you accidentally touch your 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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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 Elf on the Shelf back in the summer?

Solution: To make sure the elf has enough magic to leave the next night, gently pick him up with kitchen tongs and place him in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes. This should restore your elf's magic.
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