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 ...

Elf on the Shelf is often sold as harmless holiday magic, but the story behind it can feel oddly unsettling once you spell it out. A tiny visitor arrives in your home, watches everything, then reports ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, Calif., was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like the ...

Is Elf on a Shelf creepy? Is regifting acceptable now? How about fake trees? These questions, among several others, typically lead to debates around the holiday season. Similar to arguments over candy ...