Fell asleep and forgot to find a new home for your kids' elf? Try one of these handy (and somewhat plausible) explanations.
Illustration: Emily Beaton
“He went on a cookie bender and passed out in a sugar coma.”
“I came downstairs for a drink and saw magic dust—I think I startled him, so he didn’t go to the North Pole.”
Illustration: Emily Beaton“Oh, I forgot to mention: Today’s a holiday for elves, so he’s taking it easy.”
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.