Elf On The Shelf & 12 Foot Artificial Christmas Trees

The Fascinating History of Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with a Twist

For those with kids, you know how big Elf on the Shelf is every year! Kids can’t wait for the magic that these little creatures create in your household. And if you are putting up 12 foot artificial Christmas trees, why not make the tree a part of the magic with your Elf on the Shelf? We have a few ideas on how you can integrate the two together so that the kids will have a Christmas that they will definitely remember!

The Benefits of Owning a 12 Foot Artificial Christmas Tree: Save Money and Time without Sacrificing Style

1. Once your 12 foot artificial Christmas trees are decorated, that is often when the Elf on the Shelf makes its appearance. So the night of decorating, be sure to place your Elf on a branch so that the kids can see them when they first wake up! You can just have them appear, nothing more, as we all know how hard it can be to come up with unique ways for your Elf to appear each morning

2. When choosing how to decorate your 12 foot artificial Christmas trees, why not let the Elf be the inspiration Make this tree something that looks straight out of Santa’s workshop! The kids will love how fun this is and it can make your holidays that much better!

3. At one point in your Christmas holiday, be sure to have your Elf on the Shelf appear under your 12 foot artificial Christmas trees to look as though they are preparing for Santa to sit down their presents. A few ideas you can use is to have this Elf looking as though they are checking for loose bulbs, rehanging ornaments, or even spreading out the tree skirt around the tree. It is a simple idea but helps to keep the magic alive.

4. For those who don’t mind making a mess, have your Elf knock off a few ornaments around the tree, to show that they were being a bit mischievous.

5. Take some dental floss and tie this around your Elf, and have them come down from the ceiling as though they are straightening the topper on your tree, being ever so helpful. The kids will get a kick out of the Elf hanging from the ceiling.

6. Let your Elf leave a few surprises under the tree throughout the Christmas season. This doesn’t have to big anything big. It can be nothing more than a candy cane for the kids, or even some fresh baked cookies the kids can munch on. It can help to get the kids even more excited for Santa coming to town.

7. The night that Santa arrives, the Elf will be going with him. So be sure to have your Elf stationed in a way that is waiting for Santa. Add the Elf under the tree with a little suitcase so the kids know that they won’t be seeing the Elf before the next Christmas season.

For parents, the Elf on the Shelf may be a pain, but when you combine it with your 12 foot artificial Christmas trees, this makes it even more fun for the kids!