14 ways to say goodbye to your Elf on the Shelf (2024)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As the story goes, the Elf on the Shelf returns to the North Pole with Santa on Christmas Eve. So it’s almost time to say goodbye to this holiday tradition -- until next year, that is.

Here are 14 ways to say farewell.

A funny last Elf gag -- wrap him up in a tortilla. Now the joke’s on the Elf: “That’s a wrap, folks!”

Sometimes, the Elf -- and a friend or two -- leave a mark.

The Elf can also leave a special present from Santa before finally departing.

It’s been confirmed, the Elf has given the final report on the kids. Naughty or nice?

A note is always a sweet farewell.

Seems like this Elf is reckless right until the moment he hops on the sleigh -- but drawing Santa on a mirror with toothpaste is funny!

Your Elf on the Shelf might leave with Barbie in a car.

The Elf has a sleigh of his own! And he also has a gift that can’t be opened until Christmas Day.

Not only did these elves leave a note, but they also left cookies for Santa and the kids!

Donut worry: This Elf had so much fun -- but now Santa’s on his way!

This Elf is tubing his way back to the North Pole.

Days before the Elf departs, he encourages the Harrington family on Staten Island to keep up the nice behavior.

What’s better that a Christmas Eve parade?

This Elf went to the North Pole and came back to announce that he’s retired and is here to stay. Maybe your Elf doesn’t have to go back to the North Pole after all!

Until next year, Elf on the Shelf.