do you cut elf on shelf hands apart

As the official toy maker for the North Pole workshop, I have never encountered a situation where I needed to separate the hands of an Elf on the Shelf. The Elf on the Shelf is a toy that comes with its own unique set of rules, and it is not something that I can modify or alter without disrupting the magic that makes it work. If you have a specific problem with the Elf on the Shelf in your home, I suggest referring to the instructions provided with the toy or contacting the manufacturer for further assistance.