Elf on a Shelf is a creep, right? What are we teaching our children? That they’re always being watched? That’s messed up, man. Elf on a Shelf, however, is very popular. You don’t want to be ostracized, do you? Not on Christmas! You’re going to probably want some Elf on a Shelf alternatives so you’re not totally out of the loop.
Here are some way less creepy Elf on a Shelf alternatives for you to add to your holiday decor this year.
The Kindness Elves are magical friends who love nothing more than to sprinkle kindness and joy wherever they go. AWWWW! We need all the kindness we can get this season. Even if it is store-bought.
Santa’s Lazy Gnome is FAR less creepy than his elves. For one, you can’t see his eyes. He’s not staring at you. For another, he’s lazy. He’s just gonna hang out instead of staring at you with those dead, cheery eyes.
You knew there’d be at least one boozy option, right? This one’s for the parents. It isn’t a holiday without alcohol. Might as well have it on the shelf!
This one is for… ugh … the Christians. bUt ChRiStMaS iS a ChRiStIaN hOlIdAy! Shut up. Here’s your nice, wholesome Christian alternative to Elf on a Shelf. Frankly, I’d prefer the lame Christian to the creepy elf any day. And that’s an atheist saying so.
Do you have a 14-year-old boy in charge of Christmas decor this year? Then this is what they’re going to want to put up. They’re ninjas from the north pole. Enough said.
Now we’re getting back into the rhyming game! Instead of a total creep, we have a fluffy, cuddly, cute stuffed animal. Now, isn’t that way more kid-friendly than the twink with the creepy stare?