Elf on the Shelf Activity Sheet. The first of the free elf printables is an Elf on the Shelf code breaker game. Download and print this Elf on the Shelf activity sheet and it's ready to go. The Elf's secret message will be revealed once they have broken the code. When your Elf on the Shelf starts bringing cheer can vary by household. Sometimes the elf arrives the day after Thanksgiving. Other elves arrive on December 1st. I've even heard of the elf on the shelf showing up for the 12 days before Christmas. The timing isn't an exact science, it's more of a holiday guesstimate. Whatever works best .

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