Watching An Elf’s Story and the three Elf Pets movies, streaming on Netflix, has become a beloved holiday tradition, filled with heartwarming moments, humor, and just the right amount of holiday magic. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the tradition, these films offer countless scenes that are meme-worthy and perfect for sharing on social media.
Watch the clips, reshare the shorts from YouTube, or watch the entire scene on Netflix. Here are the top moments that will have you laughing, sharing, and getting into the holiday spirit!
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1. Santa’s Open Door Policy
One of the defining traits of The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves is their creative nature. They are energetic, charming and full of good ideas. And somehow the Big Man in Red never seems to tire of hearing about their big plans. #ElfontheShelf #Ideas
2. Family Christmas Picture
Traditions highlight the importance of family and togetherness during the holiday season. Memorable scenes of families coming together to celebrate can be turned into heartfelt memes, especially if they have a touch of humor. This clip from An Elf’s Story captures those classic unscripted moments that inevitably occur during the annual Christmas picture photo shoot. #familychristmasphoto #momlife #familyfitcheck #familyphotoshoot
3. High Aspirations
Scout Elves with big dreams sometimes result in hilarious scenes as they attempt to rise to the occasion, especially when they’re first getting started at elfing. It might remind you of how you feel when starting a new job or learning a new skill. This scene from An Elf’s Story pairs humorously with captions such as, “When you embellished your resume but still got the job” or “When your name is on the meeting agenda, but you didn’t know you were scheduled to present.” #ElfontheShelf #Résumé
4. When It’s Hard to be Chill
Scout Elf Joe is known for his flair for the dramatic. He takes his elfing duties very seriously. Whether he’s overseeing holiday merriment or just trying to stay one step ahead of the other elves, Joe might not seem like the most “chill elf” of the bunch. But what can we say? Sometimes the holidays do that to us all! #ElfontheShelf #Besties #MentalHealth
5. When You Were Only Nice-ish
Some years are tough! You’ve tried to be your best sELF, though actually making the Nice List was a hard haul. But you pulled it off, right? And you know Santa’s giving you a slow clap for the effort. You can be proud of what you’ve done. Everyone in the Santaverse is proud of you too. And hey, you’re still becoming who you’re meant to be…there’s always next year! #ElfontheShelf #SantasNiceList
6. Those Cookies Won’t Eat Themselves
When it comes to holiday treats, there’s no such thing as “too many” cookies. And someone has to be in charge of making sure they meet the highest quality standards before they’re served up to Santa! This clip from Elf Pets: A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale reveals the essential work required to keep holiday spirit (and sugar levels) high. #ElfontheShelf #Cookies
7. Go Ahead…I’m Sure it’s Fine
Going back home at Christmastime always brings back memories—and maybe a few mysteries. You know the ones: that half-empty jar in the back of the fridge, a suspiciously ancient container of leftovers, and something in the cheese drawer that you’re pretty sure is older than you. Why, it’s practically a Christmas tradition at this point to marvel at how long past their expiration date the spices are. This scene from Elf Pets: Santa’s Reindeer Rescue works well to express your shock and disbelief over the curious artifacts hidden in your parents’ fridge. #FridgeFinds #ElfontheShelf
8. Sniffing Out the Truth
When you come home after being around other dogs, you know exactly what’s coming—the interrogation. Your dog won’t ask questions; they’ll just start sniffing to gather every detail about your recent canine encounters. The suspicion is real! This scene from Elf Pets: Santa’s Reindeer Rescue perfectly captures that moment when your dog goes into full detective mode, using their trusty sniffer to investigate what you’ve been up to—because clearly, something’s up. #ElfOnTheShelf #DogLife
9. You’re Not Ready for This Tea
Every family has a designated storyteller, one you can count on to give you the scoop! Family gatherings just wouldn’t be complete without that download on the deets with all the cousins around waiting for the latest news. Whether it’s a juicy story, a dramatic update, or just a little bit of harmless drama, the spotlight is yours. Can we get to the good stuff? #SpillingTea #ElfontheShelf
10. New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the classic New Year’s resolution: this is the year you are finally going to get serious. You’ve got the plan, you’ve got the motivation—this time, it’s really going to be different. Or, at least, that’s what you tell each other while munching on leftover holiday treats. Santa and his trusty sidekick know the struggle all too well. This scene from Elf Pets: Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas perfectly captures the optimism of convincing each other this will finally be the year of change. #NewYearGoals #DietGoals #ElfontheShelf
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