If you’ve heard your kids chanting “6-7!” lately and wondered what on earth it means, you’re not alone. This playful phrase has gone viral on social media, popping up in schools, sports fields, and family group chats everywhere. The best part? It doesn’t really mean anything… and that’s exactly why your Scout Elf can make magic of it.
The “6-7” trend started as a simple sound bite from a viral video but quickly grew into a shared inside joke for kids and teens. It’s silly, spontaneous, and joyfully weird. And while adults may scratch their heads, “6-7” has become a language of laughter and belonging for today’s kids.
So this season, why not let your family’s Scout Elf join in?
What the “6-7” Trend Means (and Why It’s Perfect for Play)
At its heart, “6-7” is about being part of the fun. There’s no secret meaning or rule. It’s just a playful phrase and a reminder not to take things too seriously. That spirit fits perfectly with your Scout Elf’s mission: to inspire imagination, giggles, and Christmas cheer.
By letting your elf play along, you’re giving kids a chance to see something from their world reflected in your family’s holiday magic.
How Your Scout Elf Can Bring the “6-7” Trend to Life
Your elf doesn’t need a phone or a TikTok account to be trendy. Here are several ways they’ll turn “6-7” into holiday magic right on your shelf:
Pre-Field Visit
Your elf might show up for the season unexpectedly, earlier than they normally do, holding pipe cleaners that form a “6” and “7”. They might add a note that says:
I’m here a bit early,
to check in and say,
“I’ll show up again
in 6-7 days!”
It’s simple, it builds anticipation, and it lets kids know their elf has been paying attention!
(Your elf might also use this idea on December 6-7!)
A Week of Fun and Cheer
Your elf might turn “6-7” into your family’s holiday code word for a magical week.
Your elf will start by leaving a note:
There’s a silly phrase I think I’ve heard
What does it mean? Some say it’s absurd!
But we could give it new meaning this year
with 6-7 ways to show Christmas cheer!
Then they’ll list out 6-7 different family activities. Which one will your family pick first?
1. Christmas Movie Night
- Find An Elf’s Story and our Elf Pets animated specials here!
- View our preschool series, Scout Elf Squad, here!
2. Family Game Night
- Your elf might have a 6 or 7 suggestions from this kit. And they already know what the score will be…6-7 obviously.
3. Day of Kindness
- Choose 6-7 from this list of great good deeds and do them all in one day!
4. Christmas Lights Night
- Take a drive to look at Christmas lights and as you do, count how many sixes and sevens you see!
5. Cocoa Concoctions
- All you need is hot cocoa, 6 yummy add-ins like candies, chocolate chips, graham crackers and more, plus a “count to seven” swirl of whipped cream on top. Find more cocoa ideas here!
6. Ornament Challenge
- Each family member gets 6 popsicle sticks, 7 colorful pom poms and as much paint, glue and ribbon as they need to make a Christmas tree ornament in any shape they want. Take a vote to see whose is the best!
7. Kids’ Choice!
- What do your kids think is the best way for silly play with 6-7 to make Christmas cheer? Your elf gives them permission to go all out!
Make it your family goal to do them all before the week is through!
6-7 Scavenger Hunt
Your Scout Elf will hide six small surprises all over the house. Start a timer and kids will have 7 minutes to find them all.
What your elf might hide:
- a favorite candy
- fun stickers
- a jingle bell
- holiday socks
- a candy cane
- new crayons or colored pencils
6-7 Cookies
Your elf will arrive with a new recipe to try!
Should you eat six? Or can you have seven?
- Mix your favorite plain cookie dough recipe.
- Roll the dough into round balls.
- Press and place 6 chocolate chips in each cookie.
- Bake as directed.
- During the last 2-3 minutes of baking, top each cookie with 7 mini marshmallows.
Why 6-7 Works
“6-7” is nonsensical in the best way. It’s the kind of spontaneous silliness that makes childhood so special. Your Scout Elf can use it as a reminder that play doesn’t always need structure or explanation. Sometimes, it’s fun just to go along with what already gives kids the giggles.
Final Giggles
Whether your elf is sitting proudly with their “6” and “7” props or using the numbers to spark a new family ritual, this trend is a reminder to stay lighthearted. It’s about being part of the moment, joining in laughter, letting go of logic, and celebrating the joyful nonsense that makes the season sparkle.
So, when your elf brings out the “6-7” ideas, laugh along. It might not make perfect sense, but sometimes the silliest of ideas becomes the most memorable and magical.