Introduction to Elf on the Shelf Clothes Patterns The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved Christmas tradition where an elf figurine is placed in different spots around the house during the holiday season. Families often dress up their Elf on the Shelf with various clothes and accessories to add to the fun and magic of the experience. What is Elf on the Shelf? For those unfamiliar with the tradition, the Elf on the Shelf involves the elf reporting back ...