For lots of households up and down the land, it means having to come up with new Elf on the Shelf ideas every evening to keep the children entertained.
While it’s a fun idea, it can also cause a lot of stress for parents!
So to help out, these are some ideas from readers in previous years to give you some inspiration.
1. Elf on the Shelf
An Elf upgrade from Shreen Young Photo: Submit
2. Elf on the Shelf
Sara Lilley's Elf might be about to meet an unfortunate end. Photo: Submit
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An Elf ski lift, well we've had the weather for it. Pic supplied by Walk at Ease With Walkes Photo: Submit
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Why not do some Elfie Selfies? From Kane Green Photo: Submit