Elves and sprites are a form of atmospheric lightning, also known as transient luminous events. What are ‘Elves’? No, they are not the elves that work up at Santa’s workshop.

Elves are meant to be supporting players in the story of Christmas, but in the 21st century, they’ve stolen the show. Santa’s helpers now star in hit movies, decorate our ugly holiday sweaters ...

Elf on the Shelf has become a growing Christmas tradition that was originally started by Carol Aebersold and her daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts in 2005, when they published the story and ...