elfWhat is "The Elf on the Shelf?" It's a new Christmas tradition where one of Santa's Elves comes to your house to be Santa's eyes and ears. The boxed gift set comes with a story book and the Elf. The Elf is to be placed around the house where he will keep an eye on the good boys and girls and report nightly back to Santa. He appears each day in a different place and kids will enjoy finding the elf's new location. They are not supposed to touch the elf as he will lose his magic abilities.