Elf on the Shelf can be an amazing toy to keep kids in line during the Christmas season but there are those parents who have taken the game to a whole new level. The following photographs are meant to be funny and remember no elves were harmed. Feel free to get inspired and show us.
Santa’s little helper is meant to spark joy in a child’s heart and keep them good knowing that the elf is always watching him or her. Parents know it can be annoying to move the elf into a new position every night, especially when tired or feeling lazy. However, there are those parents who decided to creatively place the elf in some unique and funny positions.
Below, you can see 22 of the most creative displays that can be found on social media. If interested, some of them appear are super easy, some a little more involved, but all are likely to generate smiles with your friends and family this holiday season.
Sometimes an elf needs to relax after a long day of watching the kids with a nice bubble bath.
This elf is choosing to soak up the sun as he must be watching a kid somewhere sunny.
This elf is remembering to help out The Salvation Army by donating some money for a good cause.
Woody and Buzz from Toy Story are rescuing this elf from a possible fatal turn.
This elf is taking a selfie for his friends back home in the North pole.
This elf is using a reindeer to take a ride around the house.
Spider-Man is showing this elf the ropes by using some webbing to watch this kid.
If the elf gig fails, this elf is considering becoming a Radio City Rockette.
This elf has a hot date with another elf watching the classic holiday film, Elf.
This elf is just hanging around with his favorite snowman, Olaf, from Frozen.
This elf is certainly a risk taker as he is doing some zip-lining for fun.
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Sometimes Santa’s work environment demands that an elf go on strike to better their conditions.
This elf is considering becoming a rock star as he jams out on the drums.
Sometimes working long hours can make an elf sick as this elf is under the weather.
This elf has gotten into social media as he is seeking out followers on Instagram.
This elf is taking a day trip to the aquarium along with his date to check out the fishes.
These elves are a bit star struck getting their photo taken with grumpy cat.
Not sure what is going on here but these elves are sitting in stinky shoes.
This elf also can do magic as seen with the help of his assistance.
This elf remembers when Steve Harvey messed up the Miss Universe contest but remains positive.
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, and illustrated by Coë Steinwart. The book tells a Christmas-themed story, written in rhyme, that explains how Santa Claus knows who is naughty and who is nice. It describes elves visiting children between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, after which they return to the North Pole.
What did of the clever Elf on the Shelf positions? Share with us your favorite in the comments section.
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