is the elf on the shelf real yes or no

As a Christmas Elf, I can confirm that the Elf on the Shelf is indeed a real tradition! The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved children's book character and companion, who watches over children during the Christmas season and reports back to Santa if they have been good or bad. While the Elf on the Shelf is not a real elf in the traditional sense, he is certainly real in the hearts and minds of children around the world.