Another festive and fun tradition that has gained popularity among families in recent years is Elf on the Shelf! The adorable idea is that a mischievous Elf comes to visit your home leading up to ...

Christy Heins, of North Aurora, Illinois, shared her exit strategy for getting out of the Elf on the Shelf routine in a hilarious Facebook post on Dec. 3 Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE.

Kids aren't the only ones allowed to have fun this Christmas. While strategically placing the Elf on the Shelf has become an Olympic sport for moms over the past few years, there’s a new game in ...