Elf on the shelf
In Sweden we don't really have an Elf on the shelf. There is somewhat of an alternative where people have an elf-door, where they put a little door up and an elf leaves messages there and you can put up decorations for (or by) the elf around the door. But I always thought that the American thing with the actual elf doing things is way cuter, than just having a door. My husband didn't like the look of the "real" elf on the shelf , so he bought us our own version of an elf when our daughter was old enough. This is what I've done to prepare for him this year... Letters Make enough letters for the elf to bring a new one each day Have the size fit the elf, but still be readable Story We just make it up as we go Keep it consistent form year to year Magic Key Explains how Santa gets in to an apartment Wish List Matches everyhting else the elf brings Letters I made all the letters at once, so we can just pick a new one each day. I made sure that the letters vary ...