Where can I find real elves?

For real. Elves are small—only 36 inches high at most. And though they have big ears and wear old-fashioned clothing, they do not wear pointy hats. Such facts can be learned on an “elf walk” in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, a harbor town just outside Reykjavík reputed to be the elves' capital.
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What countries have elves?

Iceland is a country riddled with stories of elves (smaller, human-like creatures with pointy ears), 'hidden people' (interdimensional human-like beings, called huldufólk in Icelandic) and fairies (if you're thinking Tinkerbell, you're not far off).
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Are elves 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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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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Can an elf fly?

Once the elf is named, the scout elf receives its special Christmas magic, which allows it to fly to and from the North Pole.
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Are there elves on earth?

Yes, elves. Fifty-four percent of Icelanders either believe in them or say it's possible they exist. Roads have been diverted around boulders where the elves, or álfar in Icelandic, supposedly reside. A former member of parliament even swears his life was saved in a car accident by a family of elves.
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Is Santa real now?

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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Are elfs on the shelf real?

Trevina Valliere,10, and her family are supporters of the Elf on the Shelf tradition. “The Elf on the Shelf is real,” she promptly states. “It's a great tradition, and you really get into the Christmas spirit if you uphold it.
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Are elves evil?

They are not evil but might annoy humans or interfere in their affairs. They are sometimes said to be invisible. In this tradition, elves became similar to the concept of fairies.
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Do elves live in rocks?

Elves generally live in the rocks, but may be found in houses as well. But wherever they are, it is believed best not to bother them. Professor Jacqueline Simpson says, “treat them with respect, do not upset their dwelling places, or try to steal their cattle, and they'll be perfectly ...
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What do Huldufolk look like?

Huldufólk – Hidden People

They are very similar to us but just a little bit taller, thinner, and more beautiful. The Elves, as they are depicted in the Lord of the Rings and Simarillion, look very much like they are described in Norse mythology.
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Where do the Huldufolk live?

Hidden among the rocks and crevices of Iceland live an invisible people named Huldufólk. These elves live in the jagged rocks of the Galgahraun lava field around the towns of Álftanes, Garðarbær, and Hafnarfjörður ten miles from Iceland's capital city of Reykjavik. Typically, the hidden folk cause no harm.
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What color is a elf?

They typically have fair skin and hair that runs in hues from silver-white to black or blue. While human style hair colors are rare, eye color can be remarkably similar, with colors ranging from blue to green. The majority of the half-elves in Faerûn come from parings between humans and moon elves.
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Can elves get fat?

Elves and human share many similarities, from body type to the ability to perform magic. However, elves retain a slim, lean build throughout their life, and are incapable of becoming obese.
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Do elves have powers?

Powers and Abilities. Elves of all races have special abilities with some being more powerful than others (Especially between High Elves and Half-Breeds.) Magic: Elves can control certain abilities through will and to many it is considered "Magic".
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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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Who created elves?

However, the elves found in the works of the 20th-century philologist and fantasy writer J. R. R. Tolkien have formed the view of elves in modern fantasy like no other singular source. The first appearance of modern fantasy elves occurred in The King of Elfland's Daughter, a 1924 novel by Lord Dunsany.
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Do elves talk?

There is a way that real elves communicate that is different than anyone else. But it isn't with words or a different language as you might know it. We can communicate with our eyes, our faces, and our thoughts. An elf working with another elf does not have to speak at all to get the work of an elf done.
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What happens if you touch elf?

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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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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