Display this Christmas Elf Rules Printable to help kids remember not to touch the elf and other important things to keep the Christmas magic working all month long.
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Did you know in order to to have your Christmas Elf work their are certain rules your kids have to follow to make sure their shelf elf doesn’t lose it’s magic? Print this free Christmas Elf Rules poster that you can hang up to remind everyone not to touch the elf (as well as the rest of the rules) ensuring a fun family tradition can continue all December long!
This Christmas Elf Rules printable features cute elf graphics and bright and cheery Christmas colors. Add some fun with this elf scavenger hunt too.
What are the Christmas Elf Rules?
- Don’t touch the elf!
- The elf can listen and send messages to Santa.
- The elf only moves when no one is watching.
- The elf returns to the North Pole.
- Be kind to others… so your elf can report your good behavior to Santa.
Grab the Elf on the Shelf Surveillance Letters to go with the rules! They can be given when kids are caught breaking the rules or being kind to keep encouraging good behavior.
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Christmas Elf RULES
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Updated Nov. 2025