It’s hard to believe we’re talking about this already, but the holiday season arrives in just a few weeks. Many people will look forward to renewing favorite traditions like making cookies, decorating ...

My eight-year-old son confided something to me earlier this week: For years, around Christmastime, he’d been looking for his elf. All his friends had elves who came to their homes in the month before ...

Elf on the Shelf is a popular longtime holiday tradition. Not everyone loves it. Elf is a magical toy that comes into a family home to encourage children to behave. The elf then reports back to Santa ...

My son has always known I'm the Elf on the Shelf. I do the pranks anyway, and I have more fun with it than he does.

The takeover was both stealthy and speedy. Just a few short years ago, you could quite easily navigate the festive season without ever resting your eyes upon a gnome. Displays of Christmas decorations ...