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Julie Jay: To Elf or Not to Elf, that is the question

Julie Jay: To Elf or Not to Elf, that is the question

As Christmas approaches, many parents are dreading the return of a tiny trespasser and his mischievous antics

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Terry Prone: Raise a glass (and maybe a tasty turkey sandwich) to slobs on St Stephen's Day

Terry Prone: Raise a glass (and maybe a tasty turkey sandwich) to slobs on St Stephen's Day

On the second day of Christmas, every family in Ireland replaces the elf on the shelf with the slouch on the couch

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

Learner Dad: The Elves on the Shelf have given us an excuse to start Christmas early

Learner Dad: The Elves on the Shelf have given us an excuse to start Christmas early

"Enter the elf. Or elves because we have two this year. It’s like their presence in the house has given us all an excuse to start Christmas early. We had nuggets and pizza and wine for dinner last night, which is very un-Wednesday in our house."

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

The Elf on the Shelf is a spurious and coercive ‘tradition’ that should be shelved forthwith

The Elf on the Shelf is a spurious and coercive ‘tradition’ that should be shelved forthwith

Choking is too good for this globe-trotting, malicious informer. Down with Elf on the Shelf, says Terry Prone.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015