The popular Elf on the Shelf craze returned today, as family Elves appeared up and down the country to keep an eye on children before Christmas.
Each elf has the important task of reporting back to Santa to let him know whether the kids in their household have been good this Christmas.
As adults will be cleverly positioning or hiding their elves each day in December, it can be tricky to think of new ideas that'll excite young ones.
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We've rounded up a selection of simple Elf on the Shelf ideas shared with us over the years, from Elves playing games to eating advent calendar chocolate.
Take a look at our gallery below for inspiration:
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