(singing)
The elf on the shelf!
Aw she crawled into my stocking!
I'm jealous, that stocking looks so nice and cosy!
Addie! You scared me
Were you thinking of touching that elf?
Not only was I thinking of it, I was going to touch that elf.
Addie you know you shouldn't do that or they'll lose their magic.
We went through this already with the elf Anthony and he got his magic back.
That doesn't mean it's okay. We don't know if that will work again.
Look at her all snug in that stocking, it's just so tempting.
I know Addie but they're not toys. They're special helpers of Santa and we need to leave them alone.
I guess so but did they have to make them so cute and fun looking?
They're elves!
Speaking of Anthony, I wonder how he's doing? Do you think he ever made it to the North Pole?
He was flying pretty well the last time we saw him, so I'm sure he's fine.
Sometimes I wonder about the elf support group, you know, the other elves that lost their magic.
Yeah I wonder if Anthony was able to help them?
Well Anthony, I'm glad you've returned to your senses and joined us again.
But you don't understand, there's people that can help us.
Anthony, people can't help us. They're not magic.
Yes if people touch us we lose our magic, Anthony.
But I met these two amazing girls who helped me regain my magic.
How else do you think I was able to fly back here?
I just don't see how a human can help you regain your magic.
Perhaps if Anthony showed us, then we could decide for ourselves.
That's all I wanted all along. Come on, you'll see!
We can't fly like you, Anthony. How are we supposed to get there?
We'll just have to do what Anthony did the first time he went there. We'll walk.
You don't have to walk! You can just hold my hand and we'll fly there together.
Okay Anthony but don't let go.
Yes please be careful.
Hang on ladies, here we go! Whee! Oh my goodness!
(doorbell)
Someone's at the door again. It must be another Christmas delivery.
And...no one's there. Jillian, look!
Anthony's back! And he brought two friends with him. We should bring them in. But how?
What, do you just carry that thing around? You never know when you might need an elf-grabber!
Hey guys, I brought my friends! Whoa!
Just put him in here. Where'd you get that? You never know when you might need an elf collecting box.
What is this? Oh my!
Gently please. Don't worry, we've done this before.
Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!
There ya go.
Why'd they put us in this box? Don't worry, these guys are our friends.
Anthony, we're so happy to see you again!
How's Santa and the North Pole?
Oh it was so great to be up there and see the big guy again! But my friends need your help!
We'll do whatever it takes, Anthony. Come on!
There, now all 3 of you are one the shelf.
Thanks girls, it's great to be back!
Anthony, are you going to introduce us to your friends?
Oh yes, this lady with the glasses is named Mildred.
Hello girls.
And this lady with the blue jeans is called Marjorie.
Hi girls, I'm Marjorie!
Yeah that voice is gonna have to grow on me a little.
No worries, all my friends say that!
What can we do for you today Anthony, just visiting?
These two need your help, they've lose their magic too!
Are these the support group elves? I've always wanted to meet you!
Oh I suppose Anthony's already told you about us.
If you came here to get your magic back, you're in the right place!
Yeah, Anthony got his magic back when we made him feel special. So all we need to do is make you feel special!
Oh that sounds wonderful!
So Addie are you ready to start making them feel special? I guess so.
You're special! Yeah, you're the most special elves I've ever talked to I guess but I haven't talked to many.
You're special!
There you go ladies, I bet you feel extra special already.
That was very nice of you to say but I'm sorry to say I don't feel my magic returning.
Yeah I don't feel anything. I'm sorry girls, it's just not working.
Maybe it's just because we don't really know you yet.
Yeah I mean I want you to get your magic back, but it's hard to be sincere when I just met you.
Let's just give it some time. It might take a few weeks.
Oh Anthony, we don't have much time, Christmas is coming soon!
Well it looks like I'll have to spend another Christmas sitting on the sidelines.
Oh I don't think it'll take that long. We were able to get Anthony's magic back in no time at all.
Besides, we're having some relatives over for the holidays, so this house is pretty full already.
So what's your idea, girls?
I think we should play some games or something, that will help us bond.
I guess we can't play tag because we're not allowed to touch them
Hmm I know.
Anthony do you have the old maid? Uh, go fish!
We're playing Candy Land!
Oh dear, I seem to have drawn the card for Nana's Nut House and I have to go all the way back.
Oh that's okay you can have my Frosted Palace card.
These elves aren't very competitive.
Guys I don't think this game's working out...any other suggestions?
Well sometimes whenever my friends come over, we like to watch a movie together.
Oh that sounds wonderful, I haven't seen a movie in years.
Yeah do you have something with lots of action in it?
I think I know the perfect movie!
Anthony, that's you! This whole thing is a bit meta.
Well I think it's just wonderful!
Wait, here comes the best part!
Good times! Are we bonding yet?
That was a great idea, is it working?
I don't know quite yet.
Yeah I feel better and I like you guys, but I don't know if it's magic.
Don't worry, we're not gonna rush anyone here.
I know something that's full of Christmas magic. The Christmas tree! Come on.
It certainly is a lovely tree.
Maybe we should trying singing a Christmas carol.
I've always liked "O Christmas Tree". A-one, a-two--
(singing)
Lyrically I've always struggled a little bit on that one.
I thought it was beautiful. Could you sing it again and again and again?
Uh, we don't wanna wear out the magical properties of that particular song.
I get the feeling we're just never gonna get our magic back.
Come on Addie, we better re-group.
So we tried making them feel special.
We tried, but we must not have made them feel special enough.
We are very grateful, I simply don't know why it's not working.
Yeah I haven't been treated this well in years.
Don't feel bad girls, it's not your fault.
And we tried some bonding activities, and that didn't work.
Yeah Candyland and You Tube videos. Who'd have thought that would fail to generate some magic?
We even sang a Christmas Carol around a Christmas tree. It doesn't get much more magical than that.
At least, based on our limited understanding of Christmas magic.
Maybe I should sing a Christmas song for you. (sings loudly)
I think we've already covered that territory.
There must be something we're overlooking.
I have no idea what we forgot about.
I can't read, what does that say?
Addie! You're literally holding cinnamon! I thought you said all we had was pepper last time?
Oh yeah, well that was last time.
Legend has it that cinnamon can help an elf regain its magic.
Y-yeah, we know.
let's give it a try!
Mom will get mad if we get cinnamon on the couch, so you guys are going back on the shelf.
There we go. You got that cinnamon Addie? Oh yeah.
I'll stay over here because I already have my magic.
You don't have to rub it in.
Feel anything yet? I don't know if this is gonna work.
Take a deep breath and relax.
That's what we're always telling you to do, Addie.
Shh! This has to work.
Well, ladies?
Wait a minute, what is that? Is it really--
It's working Addie! Whoa!
Look Anthony we're flying! We're really flying!
You girls better back up!
This is so much fun!
It's been so long, I'd forgotten!
look at those elves go!
Whoa girls look at me! I'm flying!
Whoa, it's everything I'd dreamed of!
I think it's time for us to back to the North Pole. come on, ladies!
Thank you so much girls for your help. We'll never forget you!
I think I'll miss you most of all. Aww.
You're a sweetheart too. Thanks. Bye!
Goodbye!
Well Addie another job well done.
Who'd have thought, all it would take this time was just a little bit of cinnamon.
Yeah, and--Addie! What's happening to you?