Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter

Type in your child’s name and your elf’s name, then print. It is free, there is no sign-up, and nothing to download.

Child’s name(s)

Your elf’s name

Nothing you type is sent anywhere — it only fills in the letter on your screen.

Hello from the North Pole!

Official Elf Arrival Notice

Dear [child’s name],

My name is [elf’s name], and Santa has sent me all the way from the North Pole to stay with you until Christmas Eve. I flew through the night and I am very excited to finally meet you!

Every night, while you are asleep, I will fly back to the North Pole to tell Santa all about your day. Every morning I will be waiting for you somewhere new — see if you can find me!

There is just one rule: please don’t touch me, or my Christmas magic might wear off. You can talk to me as much as you like, though. I am a very good listener.

I can’t wait for our adventures together.

Love from your elf,
[elf’s name] ✨

Pair it with an arrival idea

Set the letter beside one of our arrival ideas, such as the North Pole breakfast or the snow globe arrival. When the season is over, print the matching goodbye letter.