What do you imagine when you think of Santa’s elves? Christmas movies, Christmas cards, illustrations and modern-day folk tales about Santa Claus depict Santa’s helpers as jolly little elves who assist Santa in making and wrapping children’s toys at their home in the North Pole. However, in mainland Europe, Santa’s helpers are less convivial and some are downright sinister. Let’s take a look at the history of Santa’s elves, from the nice to the ‘not so nice’.
Fascinating! I've never looked into the phenomenon of Santa's elves before, so this was a really fun read! Also - I've been wondering where/when the Elf on the Shelf mania came from, so thank you for enlightening me...I missed the boat on that one, and I'm juuuust fine with missing it, haha!
Fascinating! I've never looked into the phenomenon of Santa's elves before, so this was a really fun read! Also - I've been wondering where/when the Elf on the Shelf mania came from, so thank you for enlightening me...I missed the boat on that one, and I'm juuuust fine with missing it, haha!