Oops! It looks like the Scout Elves left out some magical instructions for Day 1 of The Elf on the Shelf® Polar Props™ Elf Ideas Super Set!—the Enchanted Envelope tradition! Yep, Day 1’s instructions may have been eaten by the Elf Pets pups or chewed up in the North Pole laundry when left inside Santa’s pocket. Rest assured the cause is under full Scout Elf investigation, but in the meantime, they want to be sure you get all the details you need!
So, if you’ve been wondering how to use that special envelope your elf brought on Day 1, the one that says, “Deliver to Santa: Special Delivery,” you’re in the right place! Keep reading for everything you need to know, plus a fun printable poem straight from the North Pole.
How does the Enchanted Envelope Tradition work?
On Day 1 of your elf’s arrival, you might have spotted a festive envelope in The Elf on the Shelf Elf Ideas Super Set. But this isn’t just any old envelope—it’s a magical one!
In fact, think of that envelope as your elf’s little ticket back to the North Pole! Yep, if your Scout Elf gets a bit too wily, rowdy, messy, or rambunctious (who knew toilet paper could make such a mess?), place this envelope on your Christmas tree and—whoosh! It captures the elf! That’s right, a magical elf trap, that will activate when you’re not looking! Faster than the blink of an eye, your elf’s sent super-express for a quick Santa chat. And when they get back, that cute little elf will be sure to use their best-guest manners and remember their solemn promise to bring very merry Christmas cheer!
Then when Christmas Eve arrives and it’s time to say goodbye, just pop that envelope back on the tree to wish your elf a sweet farewell. They will snuggle up inside and wait for Santa to arrive. Once again, magic will whoosh the elf back to the North Pole, but this time by hitching a ride on Santa’s sleigh. Before they leave, the elf will turn the envelope over, leaving it in the tree to wish you a fond farewell—reminding you they’ll be back again for holiday fun next year!
This printable poem explains all the details, both as a reminder to your elf to keep things merry and to give you details on how the Enchanted Envelope Tradition works.
Follow these 4 simple steps for Enchanted Envelope fun!
- Wait for your elf to arrive and find it.
- Print the poem and leave it next to the enchanted envelope.
- Place the enchanted envelope on the tree to capture the elf anytime they need a reminder from Santa to be on their best behavior.
- Place the envelope back on the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve so your elf can leave you a sweet goodbye.
With the Enchanted Envelope, your family will have a new way to experience The Elf on the Shelf Tradition—and to remind your elf to keep things merry all season long!
When it comes to creating scenes to keep your family full of cheer all season long, Scout Elves never stop. Check out the “Scout Elves Don’t Rest” music video and download their popular music collection!