Elf on the Shelf was invented by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005.

Elf on the Shelf was invented by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005.

Chanda Bell, co-author of “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” book, explains how the iconic myth of Scout Elves reporting back to Santa began.

Some Houstonians would go so far as to say providing their family with the magic of the season can be an outright chore. We asked readers to chime in on the most annoying Christmas tradition.

Christmas Eve Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas When the time comes for your Elf to fly back to the North Pole you will want to have them leave a Good Bye from the Elf letter but if you are like me ...

For those unfamiliar with the holiday tradition, an elf doll that is believed to have the ability to report children’s behavior back to Santa moves around a family’s home (with the help of ...

The famous words "'Twas the night before Christmas" shaped the holiday by popularizing stockings, reindeer, and even Santa Claus. But the classic poem also sparked a centuries-long controversy.