When does Elf on the Shelf come back in 2020?
ELF on the Shelf is a classic holiday tradition for young kids all around the world.
Families can buy an Elf on the Shelf and “adopt” it all throughout the holiday season to watch over their children. The elves report back to Santa and decide if they have been naughty or nice.
When does Elf on the Shelf come back?
Elf on the Shelf is set to come back towards the end of November.
The popular elf normally stays until a few days after Christmas, until having to “return” to the North Pole to prepare for the following year’s festivities.
Because Elf on the Shelf is based on a book, many also choose to read the story of the elf to prepare for its arrival.
What is Scout Elf Return Week?
Every November 24 through December 1, it is officially Scout Elf return week, according to the official website.
The elves gear up from the North Pole to go all over the world into their adoptive family home and stay all through the holidays.
It is a weeklong celebration where families are supposed to welcome the elves or adopt a new helper and invite them in.
However, just because Scout Elf Return Week exists, does not mean the elf will definitely return at that exact time.
All Scout Elves are different, so the date they come back can vary – some return at the end of November and others may wait until the second week of December.
Once it is settled in their adoptive homes, the elf can misbehave and do naughty things around the house to see if the child notices and corrects the behavior.
Does Elf on the Shelf have to quarantine?
This year because of the coronavirus pandemic travel measures, many Elf on the Shelf owners are curious if their elf has to quarantine.
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According to the Elf on the Shelf website, all elves are “100% healthy and remain well at the North Pole.”
Yet, if families wish for the elf to quarantine or wear a mask to abide by proper protocol, that is completely acceptable too.
The elf does not have to remain away from the family for the quarantine period of 14 days, just a few hours can be enough.
