We never did the elf-as-Santa's-watchful-lackey thing, and after using kitchen tongs to move the toy around to avoid "losing its magic," we abandoned that idea too.

Earlier this week, I tried to describe Santa in a story as an elf. But I ran into some serious opposition from my editor, Rose Friedman, who was convinced Santa was definitely not an elf.

Will Ferrell Reveals Which Scene from' Elf' Made Him Cry During the Film's ... "I remember the scene in Gimbel's where Faizon Love makes the announcement that Santa is coming, and he just screams ...

The Elf on the Shelf balloon makes it way down New York's Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP File Photo) Many voters say they don't take part in the Elf ...

Christy Heins, of North Aurora, Illinois, shared her exit strategy for getting out of the Elf on the Shelf routine in a hilarious Facebook post on Dec. 3 ...

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Earlier this week, I tried to describe Santa in a story as an elf. But I ran into some serious opposition from my editor, Rose Friedman, who was convinced Santa was definitely not an elf. "Think ...

That Elf on the Shelf guy? Either love him or hate him. December 25, 2012 at 4:20 a.m.

Will Ferrell revealed during an interview on the “Messy” podcast (via IndieWire) that his late “Elf” co-star James Caan was not a fan of his performance as Buddy the Elf until he saw the ...

Santa Claus, Ind., is the home to the gift-giver's chief elf, who has helped him answer thousands of children's letters since 1946. The guy in the flashy red suit gets all the glory.

The late James Caan was not necessarily a fan of Will Ferrell while they filmed Elf. “I literally drove him crazy in that movie,” Ferrell, 56, told Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler on ...

Will Ferrell Says James Caan Told Him ‘You’re Not Funny’ on ‘Elf’ Set and Acting ‘Too Over the Top’; ... And I’m like, “No, he’s not funny.”‘ It was all with love but at ...