For nearly two decades, elves have been sitting on shelves (or hanging from ceiling fans) in homes across the world in an effort to figure out which children have been naughty or nice this year.

Every Christmas season, letters to Santa flood in from kids around the world — but in Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers become Santa’s elves to ensure every child gets a reply. This small town, ...

“Santa! Oh my God! Santa's here? I know him!” You probably recognized that famous line, along with many other ones, from the Christmas classic "Elf" starring Will Ferrell. After sneaking into Santa ...

NORTH POLE – Every Christmas Eve, and without fail, Santa Claus dons his wooly red suit, climbs aboard his magical sleigh, and delivers toys and presents to children all around the world in a single ...

WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- Ahead of Santa's arrival on Christmas, many elves have already landed in Wake County as part of a "Santa verification team." This team is part of "Send in the Elves," a company ...

When Hope Haley’s 7-year-old daughter asked why “The Elf on the Shelf” didn’t visit their Las Vegas home, she was ready. Haley told her that families have to apply to get an elf from Santa—and he’s ...

Looking to get a few more laughs from your kids during the holiday season? Look no further than your trusty elf partner! These funny Elf on the Shelf ideas will let Santa's helper cause a little ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like ...