A San Antonio-area principal dressed as Elf on the Shelf, climbing the roof to greet students, spreading holiday cheer and excitement.

The podcast host recently revealed that her Elf on the Shelf is a 'deadbeat' and she dreads the day they start comparing notes with their friends.

South Shore Fine Arts Academy Principal Vicki Brown dresses as Elf on the Shelf and cheers on students the week before the winter break.

The Elf on a Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by families for years, and some people are running out of fun ideas for their kids. The tradition involves a Scout Elf who ...

Make the kids (and grownups) in your family giggle with delight at these funny and clever Elf on the Shelf ideas.

If you’re one of those parents that goes all-out with their “Elf of the Shelf,” then you’re going to absolutely love these ideas we found!

Even the creators of The Elf on a Shelf, 50-year-old twins Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, understand why it can be frustrating, but recommend parents keep it simple.

Creative Elf on the Shelf ideas: Staten Island edition Photo courtesy of the Chioffe family. Have your elf leave messages for the children, making sure they are good this year.

When does Elf on the Shelf come? The cute holiday celebrity, Elf on the Shelf, typically comes at the beginning of December, often on Dec. 1, as part of the holiday tradition leading up to Christmas.

Elf on the Shelf gained widespread attention in 2007 when actress Jennifer Garner was spotted carrying the book kit, according to The Lumistella Company, which owns Elf on the Shelf.

Do you have an Elf on the Shelf in your house? We want to see pictures of where your elf has been hiding this Christmas season.