Christmas is here again. The time for peace, hope, joy and that creepy Elf on the Shelf. The elf might mean well, but studies have shown he or she is doing more harm than good to children.

(No, not the carpenter ant, but good guess!) We're talking about a clever creature called "The Elf on the Shelf," and he seems to be popping up more and more frequently these days.

Elf on the Shelf was never marketed to "us," but lack of inclusiveness aside—the whole premise of the elf is creepy. Elf on the Shelf was created back in 2005—the good old days. The days when ...

As a child of the 1960s and 1970s, I had no idea that the Elf on the Shelf was actually a “thing,” until I started seeing that grinning little imp showing up in all of my Facebook feeds.

Christmas is here again. The time for peace, hope, joy and that creepy Elf on the Shelf. The elf might mean well, but studies have shown he or she is doing more harm than good to children.

Whether you're a seasoned Elf on the Shelf veteran or just getting started with this whimsical tradition, these printables will make your elf's adventures unforgettable. From fun games to clever ...

So, what exactly disturbed people so much about the Elf on the Shelf balloon? The reasons seemed to vary. Many seemed to just find Elf on the Shelf creepy in general and found the balloon itself ...

The Elf on the Shelf, a rapidly growing phenomenon based on a 2004 book by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell, has become a beloved Christmas tradition for many families.