Frazzled parents will win Elf on the Shelf with these easy ideas – and yes they’re naughty and nice

HE’S the cheeky Christmas visitor that kids love – and Elf on a Shelf is back with a bang.

The rules are simple. Elf isn’t allowed to move or speak while children are awake, nor must they touch him as the magic will disappear.

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Elf on a shelf is back – testing the creative skills of parents across the country[/caption]

Every night while the kids are in bed he flies to the North Pole to

report back to Santa on each day’s activities, including whether your child has been good.

Then he returns back to your house, landing in a different spot EVERY DAY until Christmas Eve, when he returns to the North Pole to help Santa prepare for next year’s Christmas.

The Elf can be very good at hiding, though, and frazzled parents might have trouble thinking just where he could have got to upon his return each night.

Alex Lloyd reveals just some of the locations elves have been known to magically appear . . . 

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This happy elf is toasting marshmallows by the campfire[/caption]

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Back to school for this elf as he gives a lesson to other toy pals[/caption]

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Ready to tumble with a spin in the washing machine[/caption]

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Packet in – this cereal thief is just having a bit of fun[/caption]

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This elf enjoys a latenight date with Frozen’s Elsa[/caption]

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It is part of an elf’s job to make sure presents are ready for the big day[/caption]

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These elves are racing to make sure Christmas is on track[/caption]

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This elf sure can bang out a tune in the cupboard[/caption]

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This elf is desperate to be let out of the blender[/caption]

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This brave elf takes an air balloon ride across the room[/caption]

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Lucky elf relaxex as he take a dip in the marshmallows in the sink[/caption]

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It’s a wrap for this elf as he gets tangled in the lights[/caption]

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Elf and his fearless pal cling on for dear life from the lampshade[/caption]

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Elf watches his rubber duck pal from the edge of the bath[/caption]

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This poor elf has tested positive for Covid[/caption]

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One elf bravely helps his pal up to the top bunk[/caption]

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Making a snow elf angel out of a bag of rice[/caption]

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This naughty elf ensures it is not a grate end for the carrot[/caption]

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This eggsellent idea can bring your eggs to life along with the elf[/caption]

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This elf takes a sleigh ride across the room[/caption]

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Santa has put these elves on the naughty step[/caption]

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Stop and stair at this elf sliding down the bannister[/caption]