Elf rightfully holds a spot in the Christmas Movie Pantheon. A big reason why is because it features one of the best characters in holiday film history: Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell’s lovable, naive, ...

Is it OK to admit that “Elf on the Shelf” gives me the creeps? Not that I ever was bothered by Santa knowing whether I’d been naughty or nice, or, for that matter, by the threat of a lump of coal ...

Is Elf on a Shelf creepy? Is regifting acceptable now? How about fake trees? These questions, among several others, typically lead to debates around the holiday season. Similar to arguments over candy ...