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Elle May Rice

Elf on the Shelf ideas, tips and tricks for Christmas 2022

It’s time to dust off your Elf on the Shelf and start planning where you’re going to place your pesky little visitor to surprise the children this Christmas.

Every year it's the job of the elves to keep an eye on little ones over the festive period, so they can report back to Santa and let him know who has been good or not. However, thinking of new ways to hide or display your elf each day throughout December can be a tricky challenge for grown ups, especially if you like to get creative.

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If you’re struggling to think of ideas that'll see you through until Christmas day, then hopefully this selection of clever ways to conceal or display your elves will provide some much-needed inspiration.

We've rounded up a selection of Elf on the Shelf ideas shared with us over the years, from playing games to eating advent calendar chocolate. Take a look at our gallery for inspiration.

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