how elf on the shelf works

Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition where a magical elf watches over children during the holiday season, ensuring they behave properly and follow Santa's rules. Each night, the elf returns to the North Pole to report back to Santa, who decides whether or not the child deserves to be on the "Nice List." The elf comes back to the child's home the next morning in a new spot, hiding in different locations to surprise the child and make them feel like they are being watched. The elf's job is to help Santa decide who has been good or bad.