The 2005 children’s book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, turned an old family Christmas tradition ...

My son has always known I'm the Elf on the Shelf. I do the pranks anyway, and I have more fun with it than he does.

That little red Elf on the Shelf can be a pain in the neck for parents during the festive season. Amid all the holiday hubbub — the shopping, the schlepping and gift-stashing — the last thing ...

The beloved holiday movie "Elf" was released in 2003. Will Ferrell has been in other projects like "Step Brothers" and "Will & Harper." Zooey Deschanel starred in the series "New Girl" shortly after ...

The Elf on the Shelf musical preschool series arrives Monday on YouTube. By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast UPDATE (Nov. 21): The Scout Elf Squad: Sing & Play Nursery Rhymes ...

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...

Earlier this week, I tried to describe Santa in a story as an elf. But I ran into some serious opposition from my editor, Rose Friedman, who was convinced Santa was definitely not an elf. "Think about ...

Elf on the Shelf is a cultural phenomenon: How did it get started? Since 2005, the modern incarnation of Santa’s lovable little scout has enchanted a generation of children, spawned a multimedia ...

Think your Elf on the Shelf has mastered the art of stealth? Share it with us! USA TODAY wants to see your most creative, hardest-to-find, and downright wacky hiding places for your holiday elf. We ...

Chevy Chase hides behind the tree in a scene from the 1989 film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." The Chevy Chase comedy ranks as the No. 1 Christmas movie this season, according to data ...

Zooey Deschanel says she only starred in "Elf" after Katie Holmes dropped out because of scheduling conflicts.

While we are currently in Early Access for the World of Warcraft Player Housing feature, there are still a number of aspects ...