Can a cat touch an Elf on the Shelf?

Elfie and Santa understand that cats and dogs have a mind of their own, so if your pup accidentally decides to play with Elfie, don't worry, just rely on your handy-dandy tongs to separate your pet and the elf. Remember: Humans can't touch, pets can if it's an accident.

Can pets touch the elf on the shelf?

Can Elf Pets be touched? Elf on the Shelf pets can be touched. Unlike Elves, you can play with your Elf pet all season long. The more you hold and play with your Elf pet, the more you create Christmas spirit for Santa to fly on Christmas Eve.

What happens if your pet touches the elf on the shelf?

Per official Elf on the Shelf lore, a touched Scout Elf loses their magic.

Do the Elf Pets leave?

We've got the answer below! These fuzzy, friendly pals, the Elf Pets® Reindeer, Saint Bernard and Arctic Fox, are able to live with their families all year! They help Santa complete important Christmas duties such as flying his sleigh around the world, and they need your help!

What are the elf on the shelf rules?

The Safest Way to Touch an Elf on The Shelf

Do Elf on the Shelf move at night?

According to elf legend, the elf moves each night. Some mornings, though, kids might find themselves asking why the elf is still in its same place.

What night does Elf on a shelf go away?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh.

Do parents move the Elf on the Shelf yes or no?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation. Parents: read on to learn about special, few and far between cases where emergency help will be required.

How to get a elf pet for free?

Celebrate the adoption of your Scout Elf and Elf Pets^® by joining the North Pole Registry! Once you officially register a name with the North Pole, you'll receive a free adoption certificate for your North Pole pal as well as a letter from Santa.

How do Elf Pets arrive?

You can fin Elf Pet adoption centers at your local stores or they can be ordered by mail. Either way, the box set includes a new best friend/ pet from the North Pole that can stay year round so your child can help build the Christmas magic year round.

What to do if elf falls?

Are you supposed to cut Elf on the Shelf hands?

Are you supposed to cut the tie between their hands? This is again a personal decision. Some people don't and some people do. The reason you would cut them would be to make your elf easier to position when placing him each night.

What to do if your kid finds the elf?

Be honest with your child.

Tell him/her that the Elf on the Shelf is something parents do to make the Christmas season a little more fun for kids, and you are sorry he/she is so smart to have figured it out too soon but Santa (or you) will be proud of him/her for letting siblings/friends continue believing in the elf.

What do Elf Pets do?

Elf Pets are Santa's adoptable helpers sent from the North Pole to serve as year-round companions for kids, who can hug, love and play with them. All Elf Pets come with their own hardbound book telling a holiday tale about how they help Santa build faith, hope and love during Christmastime.

Can Elf on the Shelf get wet?

Can My Elf Get Wet in the Sink? While I wouldn't recommend soaking your elf in water, it won't hurt for it to get wet. You can easily wash your elf on the shelf if you want.

What do Elf on the Shelf eat?

Candy, pies and cakes galore, Scout Elves love eating sweets, snacks and more! You can often find the Scout Elves visiting Mrs. Claus' Sweet Shop™ to whip up delicious desserts exclusively available at the North Pole, but did you know sweet treats are only one of many foods the elves munch on?

How many Elf Pets are there?

There are three Elf Pets currently: A reindeer, an Arctic fox and a St. Bernard.

Do Elf Pets have names?

Did you know that it's up to you to give your Scout Elf and Elf Pets^® a name? That's how they get their Christmas magic! Naming your North Pole visitors is an important moment for the entire family. Gather your family and read through these helpful hints to find the perfect name for your North Pole pals!

What day does Elf on the Shelf start?

When does Elf on the Shelf come? The Elf on the Shelf website recommends your Elf arrive between November 24 through December 1. This is also known as Scout Elf Return week, a.k.a. the time when Santa's little helpers flee the North Pole and head out to the houses they'll be staying at until Christmas.

What happens if your elf didn't move?

If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.

Why didn t my elf move last night?

Elves need to wait until everyone is asleep before they can move around. If there was too much activity around the house last night, perhaps your elf only had time to get to the North Pole and back, but not enough time to find a new position. Make sure you get to bed early tonight to help them out!

Who moves your Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition that sees parents moving an Elf on the Shelf (also known as a "Scout Elf") around the house every day to keep an eye on children ahead of Santa's visit.

How does Elf on the Shelf say goodbye?

Leave a note!

One popular way to bid farewell is to have your elf leave a special, personal message for your kid, whether it's a typewritten note or a message spelled out in candy or plastic letters on the fridge or on snow-painted window or mirror.

Does the elf bring gifts?

Sometimes they bring small gifts, our elves like to bring advent calendars for the kids on the first day that they arrive. There are lots of different ways that the Elf arrives, and many elf on the shelf arrival ideas.

What happens if your Elf on the Shelf doesn't leave after Christmas?

What happens if your Elf on the Shelf doesn't leave after Christmas? If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.