when does elf on the shelf arrive

Elf on the Shelf is a magical tradition that brings Christmas cheer to homes all over the world! It's a beloved tradition where a special elf comes to live in your home for the holiday season. Elf on the Shelf arrives on the day after Thanksgiving, which is the day after the US's traditional holiday of Thanksgiving. Elf on the Shelf usually stays until Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, when the elf returns to the North Pole to report back to Santa and report on the behavior of children in the home.