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One of the most revered Christmas movies of the past two decades, Elf stars Will Ferrell as a human raised among elves who ventures from the North Pole to New York City on a quest to reconnect wit ...

Yes, the most wonderful time of the year is here, and that means one thing: so is your Elf on the Shelf. But how will your elf greet your family, either for the first time or once again?

Christmas? Several hours ahead of Tay kicking off her final show, fans spotted what appears to be an elf wandering around backstage. Specifically a person dressed in a Buddy the Elf from Elf costume.

At its core, Elf on the Shelf is all about innocence. It takes the idea that a doll dressed in red clothing can somehow travel back and forth to the North Pole to chat with Santa Claus about your kid.

Elf leads a shoe train with random passengers. Guess the North Pole has a budget travel option now. Label the train clearly: Use bold letters or signs so kids know it's a "train" and not just shoes ...

Plus, your Scout Elf can even join the action with elf-sized food ideas that add an extra layer of charm. You know, because elves get hungry, too. The book includes handy tips to bring kids into ...