Elf Day 2018: When is it, elf costume ideas and how…

Elf Day 2018: When is it, elf costume ideas and how you can support Alzheimer's Society

Unleash your inner elf this week for a great cause that is helping to fight dementia this Christmas season.

National Elf Day is a festive fundraiser which organisers hope will raise money for charity while getting you in the festive spirit.

Organised by the Alzheimer's Society, the day will see participants don green suits, pointy hats or Christmas jumpers to help beat the disease.

This is all you need to know about Elf Day:

What is Elf Day?

The day is being used to help raise funds to beat dementia (John Stillwell/PA)

Elf Day is a festive-themed fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society, which encourages participants to get into the Christmas spirit and dress up as elves for the day.

You can get into the fancy dress "as much or as little as you like". This means you can go the whole hog and wear a green suit, pointy ears and big hat, or keep it simple by wearing a Christmas jumper.

Those who aren't fans of dressing up can also bake some treats, play festive games or hold a movie night.

Remember to either donate to the charity via the person that is organising, or sign up yourself to get the fundraising pack online.

When is Elf Day this year?

The official day takes place on Friday, December 7.

But the charity says people taking part can hold it on any day in December that suits them.

What does the Alzheimer's Society do?

The society provides support to people suffering with dementia and their families (Shutterstock / Ocskay Mark)

The Alzheimer's Society is a care and research charity for people suffering from dementia and their carers.

The charity raises money to support those suffering with dementia and their families affected by working to improve their quality of life.

It also raises money to find new treatments and research into curing the disease.

The charity provides information, training and support to those who need it while hoping to create a more dementia-friendly society "so people with the condition can live without fear or prejudice".