Have you ever heard of The Elf on the Shelf? No? Well, then let me fill you in! We came home from looking at Christmas lights to find this cute little elf dressed in red sitting on our fireplace next to a book. Our fireplace doors were opened so we knew how he got in. After questioning everyone in the family as to who this intruder was, we decided to read the book to see if it shed some light on the situation.
Turns out the little elf was from Santa Claus himself! Sent to befriend the kids during the holiday season. His mission is to observe the kids' behavior throughout the day and report back to the Big Guy after the kids have gone to sleep each night. The kids can talk to him and he will listen but he can't talk back. When we returns the next morning, he is always in a new location and the kids have to search for him each day.
As soon as an elf arrives at your house for the first time there is a little housekeeping that needs to take place. First, you must name him. After much deliberation and a few vetoes (we decided it best not to name our elf Mr. Hannold) our elf was named Frederick Stanley. Second, there is but one rule. You can not touch your elf for if you do, he will loose some of his Christmas magic. Finally, on Christmas Eve your elf will return to the North Pole until next year.
Frederick Stanley has travelled to the North Pole each night since he first appeared and each morning he is very cleaver in where he chooses to reveal himself. He's been in our Christmas tree, a wreath, a stocking, on the table, in a flower arrangement, near a plate of cookies, and many more places. Each night when we close our eyes to rest, we can't wait to see where Frederick Stanley will be in the morning!
If you look closely you can see Frederick Stanley in the background.
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