Learn all about the history of Scout Elves along with official Elf on the Shelf rules for a fun-filled holiday season.

When Elf on the Shelf hit homes several years ago, it wasn't immediately clear if it would be the sort of tradition families ...

"Maybe that’s why watching what happened next — not just to the brand, but to Christmas itself — hurts as much as it does." ...

Santa’s sneaky elves donned in red suits with crisp white collars have been making chocolaty messes on kitchen counters and dangling dangerously from Christmas tree branches — all while unsuspecting ...

Elf on the Shelf has become a popular holiday tradition over the past 19 years. Parents often go to great lengths to create elaborate and sometimes outrageous scenes, from elves getting into mischief ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Elf on the Shelf, here’s how it works: Parents stage the doll in different spots around the home ...

Which Elf on the Shelf set is best? An Elf on the Shelf has the most important job of the holiday season: sitting, observing and reporting back to Santa. When your child adopts an Elf on the Shelf, ...

The brains behind Elf, The Nightmare Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas describe how they brought their magical worlds to life on film. (Everett Collection, Michael Corenblith; Photo ...

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear — and watching “Elf,” of course. Ever since the film was released in 2003, it's become a holiday classic, and anyone who says ...