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    Packing for the North Pole
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    Packing for the North Pole

    On Christmas Eve the kids find the elf packing to go home. His little suitcase is open and full of souvenirs from the month: a crayon, a candy cane, a sock and a drawing they made.

    Instructions

    1. Set this up the night of December 23 so the kids find him packing on Christmas Eve morning.
    2. Use a small box or toy suitcase as the elf's luggage.
    3. Pack a few tiny souvenirs from his month: a pom-pom, a candy cane, a crayon, a doll sock, one of the kids' drawings folded small.
    4. Leave it open with the elf sitting on the lid, as if he can't get it closed.
    5. Add a goodbye note about his favorite moments this year and that he'll see them next December.
    6. On Christmas morning the suitcase is gone and only the note is left.

    Tip: Ask the kids the day before what they'd like the elf to take home. It softens the goodbye.

    Quick Info

    Setup Time
    10 min
    Mess Level
    No Mess

    Nothing to clean up!

    Best for Ages
    2-10
    Est. Cost
    ~$8

    What you'll need

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    Mini suitcase gift box

    1

    Amazon

    Small souvenirs from the month

    Have at home

    Paper for the note

    Have at home

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