Author reveals Georgia origins of 'The Elf on the Shelf
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The Strange And Sweet History Of The Elf On The Shelf
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Georgia Judge Issues Mock Order Banning 'Elf on the Shelf
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The Elf on the Shelf Shares Holiday Tradition with the World
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Elf on the Shelf' franchise expands with Netflix deal
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No more Elf on the Shelf, Georgia judge says in mock judicial order
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The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf
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Elf on the Shelf' a holiday hit
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Is Elf on the Shelf Banned in Cobb County?
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The Elf on the Shelf': How a family tradition grew to a global Christmas enterprise, Cobb Life Magazine
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Elf on the Shelf empire keeps expanding
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It's a Christmas tradition now known around the world – and it all started here in metro Atlanta – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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Elf on the Shelf' gets a musical stopping at Fox Theatre Dec. 5
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Georgia judge 'bans' Elf on the Shelf