‘Mary On The Mantel’? Think ‘Elf On The Shelf’, But Catholic

By Mary Farrow

For the past 16 years, Elf on the Shelf has become a tradition, both hated and loved, for families in the days leading up to Christmas.

Based on a book and accompanying doll, the elf is a scout for Santa Claus, who watches children’s behavior during the day and reports back to the North Pole every night....