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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Does anyone do this for their little ones?
One of my friends is doing it again for her daughter...
Except... The girl is 9 and still believes.... I find that odd!
It's cute for little ones.
And I love the alternative version on internet.
Xmas has gone weird...
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So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members |
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over a year ago
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I've never felt the need to buy into this with kids. Neither of mine have said they don't believe but i assume they don't (at 8 and 13) but we all enjoy keeping up our own Christmas traditions. I think it's lovely not weird. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Still think it's odd for a nine year old to believe it!
I don't necessarily think it's about believing, just about having a bit of fun with the kids making memories "
She totally believes it's real tho... |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members "
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"First year I'm doing it as my twins are now 3 and their little faces each morning have been amazing absolutely worth the months it's took me to organise/plan Fifi fiddlesticks xmas antics "
That's the nice part.... 
Lovely |
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"Still think it's odd for a nine year old to believe it!
I don't necessarily think it's about believing, just about having a bit of fun with the kids making memories
She totally believes it's real tho... "
And what's so wrong I. Her keeping the innocence of believing for a but longer there's so much pressure nowadays for kids to grow up too quickly I think it's nice she still believes. I was 11 before I stopped believing in santa and it's. Only because my parents sat me down to tell be the truth as I was getting older and starting grammar school so they thought it was appropriate for me to know |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now "
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled? |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
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"Still think it's odd for a nine year old to believe it!
I don't necessarily think it's about believing, just about having a bit of fun with the kids making memories
She totally believes it's real tho... "
maybe shes sees nature spirits naturally and identifies the elf with that. i find it odd people dont believe in other conscious spirits, and im 45 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What is elf on the shelf? I'm intrigued!
I was intrigued too...another American imported "tradition" it seems:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elf-shelf-arrives-today-what-9370555"
Ha!! Thank you -- love the naughty elf versions!  |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"What is elf on the shelf? I'm intrigued!
I was intrigued too...another American imported "tradition" it seems:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elf-shelf-arrives-today-what-9370555
Ha!! Thank you -- love the naughty elf versions! "
There are naughty elf versions? Must have missed that as I only skimmed the article!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Still think it's odd for a nine year old to believe it!
I don't necessarily think it's about believing, just about having a bit of fun with the kids making memories
She totally believes it's real tho...
And what's so wrong I. Her keeping the innocence of believing for a but longer there's so much pressure nowadays for kids to grow up too quickly I think it's nice she still believes. I was 11 before I stopped believing in santa and it's. Only because my parents sat me down to tell be the truth as I was getting older and starting grammar school so they thought it was appropriate for me to know "
It just surprised me in this current time....
But I'm not a parent so maybe it's me. As a child I worked it out at 5...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If your child has an elsa doll. Put elf in a cup of water and freeze overnight . Then get the elf /ice out , position on the side and position elsa so she looks like she's frozen him |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What is elf on the shelf? I'm intrigued!
I was intrigued too...another American imported "tradition" it seems:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elf-shelf-arrives-today-what-9370555
Ha!! Thank you -- love the naughty elf versions!
There are naughty elf versions? Must have missed that as I only skimmed the article!!"
Look at the pics towards the bottom of the article! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't get why you think it's so odd, mine are aged between 7 and 13 and I have no idea if they still believe or not. I will never ask or raise the subject with them and will continue to make Christmas as magical for them as possible. Several people think I should have had the conversation with them when they started high school but there is no way I could have done that. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
"What is elf on the shelf? I'm intrigued!
I was intrigued too...another American imported "tradition" it seems:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elf-shelf-arrives-today-what-9370555
Ha!! Thank you -- love the naughty elf versions!
There are naughty elf versions? Must have missed that as I only skimmed the article!!
Look at the pics towards the bottom of the article!"
Ha ha...they didn't load first time round!! Brilliant |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?"
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers "
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't get why you think it's so odd, mine are aged between 7 and 13 and I have no idea if they still believe or not. I will never ask or raise the subject with them and will continue to make Christmas as magical for them as possible. Several people think I should have had the conversation with them when they started high school but there is no way I could have done that. "
Yep same here. ...It's kinda like i know they don't believe. ...they know i know they don't believe but between us we still keep the magic because it's nice to believe in something magical even if you don't really. ....i did the same with my mum. |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it."
I have an elf outfit as it goes |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes "
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye)) |
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So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I already reply to her letters to the tooth fairy. I'm not showing this sodding elf.
On a similarish theme there are some great Sylvanian family themed twitter accounts. A bit more 'grown up' |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Do vegans believe in enjoying all this stuff? Or do they just draw Santa Claus on a boxing glove, punch their kids in the face and shout "LIFE IS NOT FUN!" Before shitting in a stocking? |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye))"
You just want to see it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye))
You just want to see it "
I'm actually building a shelf as I type!!!! |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye))
You just want to see it
I'm actually building a shelf as I type!!!!"
For me to come and sit on? I'll be taking daily reports back to the big man (obviously I mean Joe) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do. "
Fuck me you've a lot to learn if you intend on having kids! !! |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye))
You just want to see it
I'm actually building a shelf as I type!!!!
For me to come and sit on? I'll be taking daily reports back to the big man (obviously I mean Joe)
Would you like a cushion?"
A little red one please  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do vegans believe in enjoying all this stuff? Or do they just draw Santa Claus on a boxing glove, punch their kids in the face and shout "LIFE IS NOT FUN!" Before shitting in a stocking? "
Well done Clem; I just spat my hot chocolate out |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do. "
No it's a game where you have some semblance of control over the little darlings for a month before natural order is resumed and they have you running around at their beck and call. |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
No it's a game where you have some semblance of control over the little darlings for a month before natural order is resumed and they have you running around at their beck and call."
Ours pops back through the year if there has been major naughty behaviour |
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"So far 1st December Fifi put up the xmas decs but got into a tinsel tangle in the tree. Today she coerced the girls favourite teddies to slide down the banister with her and tomorrow she's arranged an afternoon crafting to make xmas cards for close family members
Mine has arrived with chocolate Santas and taken a spin in the tardis. Tonight...no idea off to wing it now
Sitting in the cream bowl for breakfast? Few spilled?
Tied to the traintrack and surrounded by toy soldiers
trying to resist a joke about elves whilst quoting one of your posts........ phew..... did it.
I have an elf outfit as it goes
((can I have this emoji with a wider smile and a slight dribble from one corner kthanksbye))
You just want to see it
I'm actually building a shelf as I type!!!!
For me to come and sit on? I'll be taking daily reports back to the big man (obviously I mean Joe)
Would you like a cushion?
A little red one please
battery operated or mains?"
Neither. Stop hi jacking. I just want to be an elf!! |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
No it's a game where you have some semblance of control over the little darlings for a month before natural order is resumed and they have you running around at their beck and call.
Ours pops back through the year if there has been major naughty behaviour "
Now there's a thought... |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
No it's a game where you have some semblance of control over the little darlings for a month before natural order is resumed and they have you running around at their beck and call.
Ours pops back through the year if there has been major naughty behaviour
Now there's a thought..."
Oh I have all the tricks  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I paid 32 quid for my elf last year (my daughter was 6) first night I put him in the tub of Cadbury hero's with some empty packets round him, my daughter came down in the morning and I showed her what the elf had been up to and she freaked out, she was like oh my god get rid of it mammy!
I sold him on eBay then so not doing it this year!
I am doing a Christmas Eve box though this year. Got a nice personalised wooden box with a magic key and reindeer food a plate for santas mince pie and carrots for reindeer, personalised letter from Santa, jolly christmas postman book, pyjamas and slippers, miracle on 34th street DVD, stocking and some munchy treats. |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
No it's a game where you have some semblance of control over the little darlings for a month before natural order is resumed and they have you running around at their beck and call.
Ours pops back through the year if there has been major naughty behaviour
Now there's a thought...
Oh I have all the tricks "
So does she though. Threatened to take her toys off her and only give them back if she earned them. She offered to carry them up to the loft with me!  |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do. "
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass. |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass."
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass.
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful"
It's all part of the magic of childhood; like the tooth fairy and Easter bunny.
I'll be tracking Santa with my 9 yr old grandson. A little sad that it will probably be the last time. |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass.
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful"
First I heard of it in this forum.
My last sentence does state "I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do". So sorry mate not trying to kill any magic.
Thanks |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass.
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful
It's all part of the magic of childhood; like the tooth fairy and Easter bunny.
I'll be tracking Santa with my 9 yr old grandson. A little sad that it will probably be the last time. "
I used to do that with my niece!! she's 19 now and can drink me under the table |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass.
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful
First I heard of it in this forum.
My last sentence does state "I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do". So sorry mate not trying to kill any magic.
Thanks"
well I apologise for misinterpreting you then..... fancy a pint? |
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"So basically it's a game that tells kids they only need to be good in December otherwise the elf is going to be a grass and tell santa not to bring them any presents???
What happens in the other 11 months can the child be a naughty sod lol.
I don't have kids so will probably never understand until the day I do.
I thought it was just a bit of magical Christmas fun for children. I didn't know the elf was supposed to be a grass.
I think it's quite a nice thing; shame so many people like to kill a little fun and magic; we all grow up so quickly.... well I don't obviously.... but anyway, I don't care if its imported nonsense, sounds quite delightful
It's all part of the magic of childhood; like the tooth fairy and Easter bunny.
I'll be tracking Santa with my 9 yr old grandson. A little sad that it will probably be the last time.
I used to do that with my niece!! she's 19 now and can drink me under the table "
We track him until he arrives in France, then my grandson goes to bed, and I carry on tracking him lol |
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By *-elleWoman
over a year ago
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What a novel idea, I have a little girl figurine in my bathroom along with a mother. And when my daughter was younger and annoyed with me I would find the girl figurine either facing away or on the opposite side of the shelf. I always moved her back next to the mother. It was a great ice breaker for a moody teen. X |
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