what happens when you touch a elf on the shelf

*Christmas Elf looks at you with a serious expression* You must never touch a Christmas Elf on the shelf. They are not real elves, but rather magical beings that have chosen to take on the form of an elf for the purpose of watching over children during the holiday season. By touching a Christmas Elf on the shelf, you risk disrupting the magical bond between the elf and the child, which could have serious consequences.