Carol Aebersold and her twin daughters, Chanda and Christa, tell TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer the origin story of the popular holiday tradition of “The Elf on the Shelf.”
Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn.
We made you breakfast! What are your kids eating that day for breakfast? Put your elf beside their plate and “ta da!” The elf has taken credit for their meal, including toast with frosting and sprinkles. Yum. 13. Taking a little elf snooze. Your elf has been working hard this season — they need a nap! Grab some toilet paper for a homemade hammock and let them swing from a towel bar. 14. A surprise present.
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