Elf on a Shelf Sheffield: Here are 14 festive pictures showing what our readers’ elf has got up to

It’s that time of the year when those little chaps make an appearance, yes… it’s Elf on a shelf time. We asked our readers to share pics showing what their elf has been up to in the days leading to Christmas.

By Christopher Hallam

Published 21st Dec 2021, 10:07 BST

Updated 23rd Dec 2021, 14:52 BST

We received plenty of pictures, more than we could possibly share. Anyway here is a selection of some of the wonderful pictures that have been sent in.

Thanks for sharing!

Santa's Elves have been up to all sorts of antics this year.

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Santa's Elves have been up to all sorts of antics this year. Photo: Elf antics

Carina Cook sent this one in, saying "Ours coming to swimming lessons with us"

2. Off for a dip

Carina Cook sent this one in, saying "Ours coming to swimming lessons with us" Photo: Carina Cook

"They came in like a wrecking ball" says Sharona Marsh

3. Miley Cyr-Elf

"They came in like a wrecking ball" says Sharona Marsh Photo: Sharona Marsh

Lisafer Maltby caught this little chap "Trying to steal the Christmas star"

4. Star nabber

Lisafer Maltby caught this little chap "Trying to steal the Christmas star" Photo: Lisafer Maltby