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Answer: Like many traditions we now associate with Christmas, the first solid connection between the elves of folklore and Santa comes from “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” the 1823 poem that opens “Twas ...

For nearly two decades, elves have been sitting on shelves (or hanging from ceiling fans) in homes across the world in an effort to figure out which children have been naughty or nice this year.

WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- Ahead of Santa's arrival on Christmas, many elves have already landed in Wake County as part of a "Santa verification team." This team is part of "Send in the Elves," a company ...

At the start of 2003's Elf, Buddy sneaks his way into Santa's bag of toys and ends up in the North Pole, where he stays until adulthood But does that mean Santa kidnapped Buddy? Georgetown Law ...

ROVANIEMI, Finland (Reuters) - Customer service, story-telling, nature studies and wilderness survival are essential skills for any elf worthy of the name. Sign up here. Anyone who aspires to a job as ...

You’ve probably seen an elf on the shelf online or in your friends’ homes. At this point, it’s become a Christmas tradition ...

Every Christmas season, letters to Santa flood in from kids around the world — but in Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers become Santa’s elves to ensure every child gets a reply. This small town, ...