Per official Elf on the Shelf lore, a touched Scout Elf loses ... Sure, your elf is already decked out in a holiday outfit, ...

There's even Elf on the Shelf clothes, pets, and accessories to give your kids' Christmas pal their own personality. If you've never done it before, you probably have a lot of questions.

New Jersey mom Mary Grego says the best part of her creative Elf on the Shelf displays is watching her two kids smile and seeing their "eyes glisten" Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the ...