Elf on the Shelf, Season 2024 - Episode 1

It's been a few years since the fourth Thursday of November was this late in the month, but today was finally the day, our elves Cookie and Biscuit made an appearance, and they brought a magical disco ball with them! I can't wait to see what they get up to this season.

You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for…

Moose 🫎 on the juice 🧃

Reindeer on cold beer 🍺

Cookie 🍪 on the Rookie

Sleigh 🛷 on the cabernet 🍷

Candle 🕯️ on the sandal 🩴

Gingerbread man driving a Van 🚐

Christmas tree🎄on a ⛷️

We felt like skipping elf school and going black friday shopping instead. Look, we bought a notebook so we won't have to borrow yours every night!

Back story: Friday morning, I was minding my own business at work, when Colin texted me: 

"May I skip (insert school subject) and instead go black Friday shopping with (insert friend). Would you also support me financially, or do I have to pay for all the clothes myself?" 

I was amused and touched at the same time. Colin's school doesn't believe in communicating with parents. We are never informed when a lesson is canceled, and that doesn't happen so rarely. The students are subject to an absence system that grants them a number of “absence hours” per semester. They are allowed to use these independently, but must ensure that any sick days can be covered. There is therefore a clear emphasis on personal responsibility. 

So I couldn't help but think he's one heck of a smart guy. Asking for my permission to do something he knows he can do without my knowing, only to follow up with a request for money ;-)

It is always a special pleasure when our elves are allowed to leave the house. Here they accompanied us to Colin's ice hockey game.

December 1st, traditionally the day the Advent Calendar starts. I didn't just want to leave it in plain sight, so I hid it and left clues:

Which European capital, known for its yellow trams, is also referred to as the "Golden City"?
Answer: Prague

Which famous New York City landmark is home to a towering green Christmas tree every holiday season, often over 20 meters tall?
Answer: The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center

Which famous Christmas character is described in an English Christmas song as "Frosty the Snowman," wearing a blue scarf and an old silk hat?
Answer: Frosty the Snowman

Which orange jersey-wearing NHL team plays in the Metropolitan Division?
Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

Which NFL team, known for its red, white, and gold logo, won the Super Bowl in February 2020?
Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

On "Musical Monday" our elves prepared a quiz: Assign a song to the cities in the pictures. Colin did great!

Cookie and Biscuit got us matching holiday PJs :-)

"Would you rather... " - Home Alone Version

• Have Buzz or Fuller as a brother
• Eat cheese pizza or Mac and Cheese
• Step on an ornament or touch a hot doorknob
• Have a snowball fight or make a snow angel
• Watch "Angels with Filthy Souls" or "Die Hard"
• Have a gold tooth or a silver crown
• Vacation in Paris or in Florida
• Have a pet tarantula or a pet snake
• Hang out with the pigeon lady or Marley, the Shovel Slayer
• Live in the McCallister mansion or the Plaza Hotel suite

This completes the first week of our elves antics. Keep your eyes open for what's to come!