You can if you want to. It's a myth that touching the elf will cause bad luck. There is NO evidence that the universe cares whether or not one touches an elf on the shelf on Christmas or any other day. And there is also no evidence that an elf on the shelf can cause anything in your life to change. Bottom line: it's a cute toy and a cute custom, but please don't believe in silly superstitions. (Yes, I know, some people have fun with this, and they want to follow the rules of the game by only touching the elf at certain times. I'm just saying this is a custom, and if you don't want to follow it, that's your decision and nothing bad will happen.)
Yes, you can but only on Christmas Eve no other day only on Christmas eve
You can give your Elf on the Shelf a gentle hug, but just be sure not to touch it too much as the magic might disappear. It's best to keep the Elf in a safe spot to maintain the Christmas magic.
The Elf on the Shelf traditionally leaves on Christmas Eve night to return to the North Pole with Santa Claus. This is when their magical duties are done for the year.
If you get the Elf on the Shelf on Christmas day, you can still incorporate it into your holiday traditions by having it be a special visitor who stays until New Year's Eve, or by using it as a fun decoration for the remainder of the holiday season. The magic of the Elf on the Shelf can be enjoyed regardless of the date it arrives.
The elf on the shelf stays until Christmas morning, and leaves Christmas night after you go to bed to head back to the north pole. This is different in some cases. For example, if you celebrate Christmas sometime after Christmas, the elf will usually stay until then.
There is no specific age for when Elf on the Shelf typically leaves. Families can decide when they would like the elf to depart based on their traditions and preferences. Some may choose for the elf to leave on Christmas Day, while others may have the elf stay until the New Year.
The Elf on the Shelf tradition typically begins on December 1st and lasts until Christmas Eve. Each morning, the elf moves to a different spot in the house to keep an eye on children and report back to Santa Claus.
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The Elf on the Shelf traditionally arrives shortly after Thanksgiving and stays until Christmas Eve to monitor children's behavior for Santa. If it arrives late, it may be due to scheduling issues or other circumstances causing a delay in its appearance.
The Elf on the Shelf typically returns to homes around Thanksgiving to keep an eye on children leading up to Christmas, and they typically leave on Christmas Eve once Santa Claus has arrived.
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The Elf can come back anytime of the year.