Are you new to Elf on the Shelf or is it a tradition in your home already? Either way, we have you covered with these Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letters for the arrival of your Elf on the Shelf to your home.
Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters
These free Printable Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters are a special way to welcome your elf or elves! Below you can print off different options for welcome letters.
Our elf is basically a part of the family each year. You can even use the letters to add more elves to the family.
When it’s time for your elf to return to the North Pole, these Elf on the Shelf goodbye letters can help you say see you next year.
And if you need some funny Elf on the Shelf memes to entertain you, we’ve also got you.
Printable Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letter
This Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter is for those families who are getting an elf for the first time! Prepare for your elf’s arrival the day after Thanksgiving or on December 1st.
This letter says:
Hello!
I am your Elf on the Shelf and am so happy to join your family!
I will surprise you each day with a new place to stay in your house while traveling to the North Pole at night to tell Santa all the kind and wonderful things you’ve done to spread about some light.
Please be careful not to touch me or my magic will disappear, and I really need it to help spread some holiday cheer.
So please give me a name one that’s full of glee, it can be nice, fun or silly, and especially for me.
Just click on the photo below to print the Elf on Shelf Arrival Letter PDF.
The Elf on the Shelf Welcome Back Letter Printable
This short and sweet Elf on the Shelf welcome letter is for elves returning for another year.
Your family knows the drill and just needs a little refresher with this Elf on the Shelf welcome back letter.
This letter says:
I’ve missed your family and am happy to be back! Just like last year the rules are the same.
Spread Christmas cheer and look for me each day, just please don’t touch so I can keep my magic.
I want to tell Santa all the good things you’ve done, and he will be happy to hear about us having so much fun.
Now go get some rest, so you can be at your best!
Click on the photo below to print your Elf of the Shelf Welcome Letter.
Editable Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter
This editable welcome letter for your Elf on the Shelf can be personalized for your family and elf. Just print and add names and leave a small gift with your elf if you’d like.
This Elf on the Shelf letter says:
Dear ___,
I’m back, it’s that time of year, to spread and bring some holiday cheer.
From the North Pole I’ve made my way to watch over you each and every day.
In Santa’s name I’ll report and spy to see if your naughty or nice, oh my!
But don’t you worry it’s all in good fun for Christmas magic has just begun.
I’ll hide in new places, high and low
Where you can’t see I’ll never go.
Just remember to look and seek and maybe leave me a treat to sneak.
So be kind and loving and full of glee and soon it will be Christmas Eve you’ll see.
Happy Holidays! Have so much fun with your elves!
Here are some last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas and even more funny Elf on the Shelf ideas if you need help or are running out of ideas. Your elf can also just find a new place to hide or hang out each day. There’s no shame in that game.
For more holiday fun, here are some free printable Letters to Santa templates for kids to write their letters to the North Pole! Also for a laugh, these funny Christmas memes or clean Christmas memes are great for sharing.