You can if you want to. It's a myth that touching the elf will cause bad luck. There is NO evidence that the universe cares whether or not one touches an elf on the shelf on Christmas or any other day. And there is also no evidence that an elf on the shelf can cause anything in your life to change. Bottom line: it's a cute toy and a cute custom, but please don't believe in silly superstitions. (Yes, I know, some people have fun with this, and they want to follow the rules of the game by only touching the elf at certain times. I'm just saying this is a custom, and if you don't want to follow it, that's your decision and nothing bad will happen.)
Yes, you can but only on Christmas Eve no other day only on Christmas eve
yes you can and it will not take its magic away only if you touch him/her bare handed
You can give your Elf on the Shelf a gentle hug, but just be sure not to touch it too much as the magic might disappear. It's best to keep the Elf in a safe spot to maintain the Christmas magic.
yes but in the indies and some people in canada it can be considered bad look to touch christmas related items like elves or still have them on display after christmas day
Yes, you can touch Elf on the Shelf with paper. The rules typically state that the magic of the Elf on the Shelf only disappears if the elf is touched by human hands. Using paper to touch the elf would not break this rule.
If you get the Elf on the Shelf on Christmas day, you can still incorporate it into your holiday traditions by having it be a special visitor who stays until New Year's Eve, or by using it as a fun decoration for the remainder of the holiday season. The magic of the Elf on the Shelf can be enjoyed regardless of the date it arrives.
Any type of a touch could cause the elf to lose its magic. So the answer is no.
My elf is peppermint
If you touch the Elf on the Shelf and it loses its magic, you can write a letter to Santa explaining what happened and apologizing. Place the elf near the Christmas tree so it can be found easily by Santa, who can then restore its magic. Remember that the magic of the Elf on the Shelf is all about fun and imagination, so don't worry too much about it!
Yes, but if you touch your elf on the shelf you need to put cinnamon beside them cinnamon is like vitamins for them, or sing a christmas carol, or give them a Apologia note, so that your Elf can get it's magic back.
no you can not
No, adults are not supposed to touch Elf on the Shelf. The rules of the Elf on the Shelf tradition state that only children can touch or interact directly with the elf. If an adult touches the elf, it may lose its magic.