Elf on a Shelf is a well known Christmas tradition where parents hide a little elf around the house starting the day after Thanksgiving. The elf only moves when the little ones sleep. The kiddos find the elf in a new location every morning, supposedly watching them for Santa’s naughty and nice list.

People have come up with some creative places to place their little elf friend over the years.

Here are 10 creative Elf on a Shelf ideas for this season:

1) Captured gasses

This elf farted and it smells BAD! Nobody would want to move him from here.

2) The cold never bothered him anyway…

Elsa found the elf and did not like him taking over her house. So she took action against the threat. I think the elf learned his lesson.

3) Putt-putt

The elf has spent too long working recon for Santa and needs a little break from his elvish duties.

4) You might be wondering how I got myself into this situation

Someone left the older brother in charge of the elf’s nightly repositioning. And he decided that this was the best idea. This poor little guy is being held hostage by Han Solo over an open flame.

5) Ultimate Snowball Fight

Elf and Mr. Potato Head face off in an epic showdown. Who will win this snowball fight?

6) Little surprises

Ok, I think this goes without saying…but you should really potty train your elf before allowing him into the house.

7) Look what happened when you were away

This Elf on a Shelf idea is based on a meme. You know the one with the little girl smirking at the camera when a house burns in the back? They did that! But with a Gingerbread house.

8) Dinosaur food

The Elf spends a lot of time with cookies and warm milk. He must smell delicious! Is it really the T-Rex’s fault that he got confused?

9) Free Solo

He’s doing his best Alex Honnold impression. This little fella was probably stopped halfway up his route. I wonder where he’s gonna be tomorrow night.

10) Shelob

Who got that Lord of the Rings reference? This little guy was captured by a giant spider! Who’s gonna save him?

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