when do elf on the shelf come

Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition that involves a small elf doll that Santa Claus sends to watch over children during the holiday season. The Elf on the Shelf is said to report back to Santa every night, keeping tabs on whether the children have been naughty or nice. The Elf on the Shelf typically arrives at a family's home on December 1st and stays until Christmas Eve, when it returns to the North Pole with Santa.