Elfie Blog Christmas Explained

Christmas Explained

Posts filed under Christmas Explained on the Elfie blog.

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.

November 11, 2026

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