Elf on the Shelf, the magical holiday tradition that helps children connect with Santa before Christmas, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts share the story ...

Until about 20 years ago, the Christmas character canon included the usual suspects: Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch, and of course, Santa Claus himself. In the weeks leading up to December 25, children ...

Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their nightly antics. But what do experts say about whether or not it's a good idea ...

With the arrival of December also comes stress and scrambling from parents who want to give their kids the best Elf on the Shelf experience for the holidays. Any parent who participates in the Elf on ...