The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

From parents tugging their toddlers onto Santa’s lap, singing from a local school choir and even barks from furry friends invited to Pet Night with Santa, Texas shopping centers will be bustling with ...

As the holiday season winds down and the excitement of Christmas begins to fade, it's that time again: time to bid a fond farewell to everybody's favorite holiday helper. Parting with your Elf on the ...

The Elf on a Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by families for years, and some people are running out of fun ideas for their kids. The tradition involves a Scout Elf who ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the holiday season winds down and the excitement of Christmas begins to fade, it's that time again: ...

With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about important seasonal topics, such as presents, trees, stockings and, of course, Elf on the Shelf! This holiday activity brings ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

A SEA of “well-dressed Santas and elves” took over North Berwick beach for an annual fun run on Christmas eve, raising thousands of pounds ...

I did not expect to have tears in my eyes in a 9 a.m. "Enhancing Your Santa Visit with Simple Techniques" class at the DoubleTree Resort in Willow Street, but that is Santa Gathering for you. Held ...