Elfie Blog
The Elfie blog
Christmas on the Mac: where elves come from, what to give the Mac user in your life, and news from Pipkin.
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Christmas Explained
What Is an Elf? Origins, Folklore and Why Elves Belong to Christmas
What is an elf? From Norse myth to Santa's workshop: where elves come from, how they became Christmas helpers, and Pipkin, the elf on your Mac.
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Gift Guides
Gifts for Mac Users: Cheap Digital Gift Ideas for Christmas 2026
Ten honest digital gift ideas for Mac users this Christmas: small apps, gift cards and games, plus Elfie's $12 five-Mac plan for families.
Looking for something else? Try the free Christmas wallpapers or see how the advent calendar for Mac works.