If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard of Elf on a Shelf. It’s a holiday tradition based on a kid’s book. An elf visits a home during the holidays, sticks around, and reports back to Santa whether children have been naughty or nice. The book has only been around since the 2000s but there’s a lot more to the lore. This week, a Bay Area expert gave a lecture on this history in an unexpected place. KQED’s Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman went and brings us this story.

 

If you&rsquo;re a parent, you&rsquo;ve probably heard of Elf on a Shelf. It&rsquo;s a holiday tradition based on a kid&rsquo;s book. An elf visits a home during the holidays, sticks around, and reports back to Santa whether children have been naughty or nice. The book has only been around since the 2000s but there&rsquo;s a lot more to the lore. This week, a Bay Area expert gave a lecture on this history in an unexpected place. KQED&rsquo;s Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman went and brings us this story.
&nbsp;

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

Advertisement