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A Letter To Those That Have "Elf On The Shelf"

Sincerely the ones who grew up without Elves.

Makaylea Vicari
Dec 14, 2016
Saint Francis University
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Dear Adults that have the beloved "Elf on the Shelf",

I just wanted to take a second and thank you for picking up this silly tradition that sometimes seems like a hassle. Growing up in a generation a few years too early before the Elf made his first popular appearance, Christmas was a time where our parents threatened to call Santa Claus (on the house phone) LOL. It was more about imagining what the toy makers did and how they looked was a thing for daydreams and play time. But with the debut of the Elf on Shelf, the children can now see how the Elves look. The children of this generation must now imagine how the flight of the Elf back to Santa each night is and look in aw at the Elf that sits on the Shelf knowing he got to meet Santa. It is truly magical to watch.

From working in a daycare, I can see first hand how large groups of children are effected. The kids eyes light up when they look for where the Elf hid and if he had done anything silly. If the child has an Elf at home they cannot wait to come in and tell the teachers and their peers what their Elf did. They write the Elf letters and are kinder to their friends because the Elf is watching. The magic of Christmas seems to have really come alive and it is beautiful.

Just a last thank you for all of you that help the Elves fly each night. The children will one day wake up and not care what the Elf did so enjoy the magic while it lasts and NEVER stop believing.

Love, those of us who grew up without Elves.

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