Christmas Elves look pretty and inspiring to kids. They love the stories of their favourite character and muse on becoming one of them. Even so, history has that Christmas elves in American folklore originated in Northern Europe from exactly where the aborigines brought the Xmas traditions to the modern Xmas traditions.
This tradition evolved into the American Xmas that was later exported around the world, together with other aspects of American well-liked culture. Santa's elves assistants may be different in appearance depending on the country with a wide range of western and northern Europe influence.
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Did you ever got to see a real Christmas Elf?
In particular, I appreciate elves on shelves.
Wouldn't they deserve the rest after all the heavy lifting that they do getting everything ready for Santa's sleigh and out of Mrs. Claus' way so that she can make the North Polers their Christmas dinner?
Dear Guest - I love the red and green in Elves too.
@AbbyFitz - Wee Forest Folk has several figurines that are simple and yet delightful, they are all based on mouse.
@EmmaSRose - Green and red are the colors of Christmas, they serve as a beautiful contrast.
I love the little mouse elf!
@ologsinquito - A kid dreams of Santa and perhaps the Elf. And maybe in real life - they do show up as God sent helpers in some different form just like Angels.
This is cute. I haven't thought about elves much since I was really little and waiting for Santa Claus.