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Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter

Tap for a goodbye letter from your elf, ready for Christmas Eve.

Child's Name Elf's Name

A note from your elf

Hi friend! My visit is over for this year, and I am a little sad to go. You made this the most magical Christmas season ever. I will miss you until next year. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Your Elf

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The goodbye letter closes the season gently. Each one tells the kids the elf is flying home to the North Pole, thanks them for a fun few weeks, and promises to come back next Christmas. Type the names above and tap until one feels right for your family.

Hello, Mia and Leo!
It's Christmas Eve, which means it's time for me to fly home to the North Pole. You made this the most magical Christmas season ever. Keep the Christmas magic going until I come back.
Lots of love from the North Pole,
Jingle

When to Leave the Goodbye Letter

Most families leave it on Christmas Eve, so the elf "rides home" with Santa that night. Some put it out at bedtime so the kids can say goodbye; others let them find it on Christmas morning next to an empty spot. Either works. Just make sure the elf is gone by the time they come looking.

What to Write in an Elf Goodbye Letter

Thank every child by name.
Mention something good they did this season, if you can.
Say the elf is flying home with Santa tonight.
Promise to come back next year, and keep it warm rather than sad.

For more ways to send the elf off, see the goodbye section of our Elf on the Shelf ideas.

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Elf Note Generator — FAQ

When does the elf leave?

Traditionally the elf flies back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, so the goodbye letter is left that night or found on Christmas morning.

What should an elf goodbye letter say?

Thank the kids by name, mention something they did well this season, explain that the elf is flying home with Santa, and promise to come back next year. Keep it warm, not sad.

How do I say goodbye to the elf forever?

When the kids are getting older, the elf can leave a final letter saying they are big enough to keep the Christmas magic going on their own, and that it is off to help a new family. Start from a goodbye letter above and add a line about not coming back.

Can the kids write back to the elf?

Yes, and they love it. Leave some paper and a pen next to the elf on Christmas Eve so they can write a goodbye letter of their own for it to take home.