Christmas Down Under might involve beach days in Bondi, backyard cricket, and mangoes fresh off the tree, but a new magical tradition has quickly become a festive favourite: The Elf on the Shelf®.
You may have spotted these cheeky Scout Elves showing up on Instagram, TikTok, or even in your local store and wondered what all the fuss is about. Here’s your simple guide to starting your very own Aussie Scout Elf tradition.
What is The Elf on the Shelf® All About??
Santa’s Scout Elves are magical visitors from the North Pole whose special mission is to observe children’s behaviour during the festive season, making sure Santa knows who is on the Nice List.
Straight from the North Pole, Santa’s Scout Elves arrive with a magical mission: to keep an eye on children’s behaviour and report back to Santa each night during the festive season.
Each officially adopted elf arrives in a beautifully designed keepsake box, complete with:
- A charmingly illustrated storybook that explains the elf’s purpose and powers
- An official adoption certificate for your family to personalise.
- Your very own Scout Elf, ready to kick off daily Christmas fun
Kids are often on their best behaviour with their Scout Elf around, knowing Santa’s updates are just a flight away!
Why Are They Called “Scout Elves”?
Scout Elves are Santa’s trusted eyes and ears across Aussie homes, whether it’s a breezy Gold Coast balcony, a buzzing city flat in Melbourne, or a cosy country kitchen. Each night, they fly back to the North Pole to report in and recharge their magic.
How Do We Get Start
Don’t worry it’s not like making pavlova from scratch. All you have to do is:
- Adopt your elf from our official Elf on the Shelf® Australia shop.
- Read The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition storybook together to understand the tradition.
- Choose a magical name for your Scout Elf. This is key to activating your elf’s Christmas magic!
Once your elf is named, the enchantment officially begins.
Elf Do’s & Don’ts
Santa has a few special rules to help keep the elf magic strong:
- No touching! If your Scout Elf is handled, their magic may fade
- While Scout Elves can’t talk, they’re fantastic listeners, little ones can tell them wishes, secrets, or kind thoughts
- On Christmas Eve, Scout Elves head back to the North Pole to help Santa prepare for the big night
- Don’t worry, they’ll be back next year, ready for more festive enjoyment
What Happens Next?
Now the fun really kicks off. Every morning in December, your Scout Elf will appear in a new spot around your home, this becomes a cherished part of your daily routine.
These setups are called “Elf ideas”, from quick and cute to wonderfully wacky, and are a great way to create joyful, lasting memories.
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Anything Else I Should Know?
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