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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Elf on the Shelf is making his grand return for 25 days of mischief, mayhem, and reporting back to the ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each ...