I had never heard of this until this week, not sure if it's more an American thing but I love the idea of an elf coming and staying for a week before Xmas eve
Elf Tradition
The Elves are very busy, so asking Santa early allows plenty of time for the Elves to finish their work at the North Pole! Simply write a letter to Santa asking him to reserve a special Elf to visit and spend Christmas at your home. Crackers and water are the tasty treat that helps lure an Elf Magic Elf to the home – so be sure you put them out at night while waiting for the Elf to arrive… the Elf will want at least one serving a night. Why crackers and water, you might wonder? The crackers sound like crunching snow, and the water is melted North Pole Snowflakes, of course!

To the surprise of all, an Elf “Magically” appears at your home between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That is… once the Elf has finished all of his or her work at the North Pole. Be sure to check for the snowflake on the Elf’s heart placed there by Santa, himself – that’s how you’ll know it’s an authentic Elf Magic Elf!
An Elf Magic Elf brings a poem, which explains his or her visit, and Magic North Pole Snowflakes, which are sprinkled on the Elf each night to bring him or her to life, allowing the Elf to go on all types of adventurous Elfcapades! The Elf hides each night waiting to be found the next morning. Wonder where he or she might hide first?
All the fun doesn’t just happen at night – Elf Magic Elves love to go with you on all of your adventures throughout the day. Their visit is only for a short time, so playing and traveling with the Elf Magic Elf makes the visit even more special and creates family memories that will last a lifetime.
On Christmas Eve night all of the Elves will be picked up by Santa to help him deliver the toys and they will return to the North Pole for a much needed rest! Although it is sad to see the Elf go, this special friend will magically return each year to celebrate Christmas again. However, since a whole year is so long for some Elves to stay away, they occasionally drop back in briefly for birthdays and other special occasions, with parents’ permission of course!

I dont get it


Is it a person, or a toy, or imagination??

I think most people buy a toy elf, which comes before Xmas and stays till Xmas eve when he goes with Santa to help deliver presents. Just been looking on Netmums and reading about it.

ahhh I had visions of you with Will Ferrell mooching round your house for a week

The Elf will arrive on December 1st with the kids advent calendars with a letter from santa and some reindeer food. The letter will basically be asking them to look after him until santa can collect him on Christmas eve.

Inside the christmas eve basket will also be a letter from the elf thanking them for their time.. Elf will be left out with the mince pie milk and carrots so Santa can take him when he brings the presents.

hehe this has just reminded me of my daughter Charlotte. She honestly believes that they are real! we all take the pee out of her but she is convinced that she's seen them in Widnes town center carrying peoples shopping for them

Charlotte is 21! (and very blonde)haha

hmmmmmm! i think it's a really idea, sadly it just seems to be immensely commercial!!! elfits????

Amanda did you get an elf in the end?

Im sorry Pen but im peeing myself laughing at that. Did she just spy a midget out shopping ro something?