The Elf on a Shelf - a Great Family Tradition!!!
Lately, I have been seeing a wide variety of photos with a strange little elf playing tricks and games with my friends children - I can't help but wonder, what's all the fuss?? Well, let me tell you - there is a great reason for fuss over this skinny little bendable elf!! This tradition is perfect for revitalizing the magic of Christmas!! Here is the summary of the Elf on the Shelf Tradition. We all know that Santa has a very BIG job of keeping track of all the little boys and girls - who has been naughty and who has been nice and the best way to do this is to enlist a troop of elves! These elves become the eyes and ears for Santa for each home that adopts them. Upon receiving their name, they will also receive their magical powers - and these magical powers allow them to notice every good deed and to return each evening to relay these messages to Santa. Now here is where the fun begins... Once your Elf reports to Santa (and plays a few reindeer games ...