It will lose its magic and wont be able to fly to Santa
it loses its "magic"
hopefully it keeps its magic
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.
it can loose its magic
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.
An Elf on the Shelf.
Yes
Yes
Have to be an adult
Yes!
If your elf on the shelf does not move and you didn't touch it, you can simply explain to the children that sometimes the elf stays in the same spot to keep an eye on things. You can also come up with a creative reason for why the elf stayed put that day, such as needing to rest or having a busy night watching over the house. Remember, the magic of the elf on the shelf is in the fun and creativity you bring to the tradition!