Every November, people start asking, “When do you start Elf On The Shelf?”
Right after Thanksgiving, it feels like December – and the Christmas season – just sneak right up! No worries.
The typical day to bring the elf back is December 1st. However, the elf can come earlier or later, depending on whatever works for your family. Elves are, after all, magical enough to make anything happen! 🙂
So, it’s totally fine if you want your elf to come on Halloween, on Thanksgiving, or even if you want him or her to stick around all year long. For most people, the first day of December is the big day for the elf debut.
We have a lot of ideas for your elf’s big arrival here:
Elf On The Shelf Arrival Ideas
If you’re wondering what age you should start elf on the shelf ideas, I would say that elf is best enjoyed by kids who are about 5 or 6 (and older). At this age, most kids will understand the concept of rules, and since one of the main elf on the shelf rules is that we can’t touch the elf, 5 or 6 is a good age to start. For younger kiddos, they can still enjoy the elf doll at Christmas, but they may be more interested in getting to play with it!
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