IT’s that splendidly busy time of year again when the tree needs to be trimmed, the halls need to be decked and the front yard curated into a glorious show of lights, inflatables and impossibly sized candy canes.
But amongst all the happy mayhem of tinsel, bauble and air pump, a sneaky little elf is sure to make its presence known sooner or later with cheeky, somewhat disruptive aplomb.
Aiming to make the lead up to Christmas as jolly and full of belly laughs for the children as possible, Elf on the Shelf has, in its years, achieved many mischievous, if not downright naughty antics.
Here is a few of Elf on the Shelf’s more memorable feats for adults to be aware of (stimulating some useful ideas) this festive season, in readiness for the return of their own little rapscallion.