The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf
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The Truth About Elf On The Shelf
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The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf
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The Elf on the Shelf': How a family tradition grew to a global Christmas enterprise, Cobb Life Magazine
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Husband put Elf on the Shelf in an X-rated position
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The Elf was a lot harder to get on your Shelf this year
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The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf
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The Company Behind Elf on the Shelf's Christmas Domination - Bloomberg
MacKid Reviews! The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey
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The Elf on the Shelf® Was Only the Beginning: Unveiling The Lumistella Company's Santaverse™, Its Stories, Characters and Products - Spring Fair 2025
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The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf