For lots of households up and down the land, it means having to come up with new Elf on the Shelf ideas every evening to keep the children entertained.
While it’s a fun idea, it can also cause a lot of stress for parents!
So to help out, these are some ideas from readers in previous years to give you some inspiration.
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Chilling watching some tablet, courtesy of Stacey Maria Smith Photo: Submit
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Image crop doesn't help, but the poor fella is lodged in a hoover. Thanks to Susan Dewhurst. Photo: Submit
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Jade Jones sent in this crime scene... as did many others Photo: Submit
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Maggy Simpson's classic twist on an iconic Christmas tune. Photo: Submit
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A popcorn related disaster from Julie Swinbank Williams Photo: Submit
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