If an elf on the shelf is touched, simply explain to the child the importance of not touching them so their magic can remain strong. You can also have the elf "report back" to Santa to remind the child about good behavior. Ultimately, it's a fun tradition and touching the elf can be seen as part of the learning process.
The Elf can come back anytime of the year.
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.
sure! its up to you
Some people believe that the elf on the shelf represents Santa's scout and is said to leave at night to report to Santa about a child's behavior. The elf is said to lose its magic if touched, so it's recommended not to move it. However, the elf does have the ability to move on its own during the night.
They lose their magic when touched! The only way to revive your elf's magic is to place him/her in the freezer overnight. ***Caution: Don't touch the elf with your hands to put your elf in the freezer!*** Place your elf in the freezer using tongs or gloves and leave your elf in the freezer overnight. Bring him/her out the following morning--using tongs or gloves again--and place the elf back in the spot where he/she was touched. If you're lucky, you will revive your elf's magic, and your elf will be hiding somewhere in your house the following morning. ***Be careful not to touch him/her again. If he/she is touched too many times, your elf may become an ordinary doll!*** To be honest, I believe that you sprinkle cinnamon around it. The elf considers cinnamon, medicine. :)
No, it is not necessary or appropriate to put salt on an elf if touched. Elves are fictional beings and do not have any special reactions to salt. It would be more respectful to treat them kindly and with care.
It would probaly still count as you touching it, meaning that the elf won’t mov.
No, kids should not touch or move the Elf on the Shelf as it is believed to lose its magic if it is touched. The elf is meant to be watched and not handled by children.
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.
Yes, children can touch the store bought Elf on the Shelf. The elf is meant to be touched and interacted with by children as part of the holiday tradition.
No. if you do, the elf loses his magic.
If you touch the elf he/she loses his magic. (Magic is to move) To heal a touched elf you get tongs or gloves and, put it in the freezer overnight.Then you put it back in the place it was touched. Don't touch it again or it might lose its magic.