CHRISTMAS ELVES

In keeping with December's theme of Christmas, I searched for paintings of Santa's helpers.....ELVES.  Fineartamerica.com is the source of these adorable little helpers.

Christmas elves are tiny creatures with pointed ears. They live far away at the North Pole in Santa's village.  Only Santa and his elves know where the secret village is.  Santa's elves have responsibilities:  take care of Santa's reindeer, guard the secret location of the village, make sure Santa's sleigh is in good shape and works well, help Santa keep up his Naughty or Nice List, make toys and then organize them onto Santa's sleigh, and their most important job is to keep an eye on children's behavior and report back to Santa.  Elves have to work fast in the mail room, where they sort through tons of letters.  On top of that, since the letters come from all over the world, Santa's elves must understand many different languages. 

Elf With Christmas Lights
Beverly Johnson

Elves Delivering Christmas
English School

Santa's Elves 
Francois Ruyer

German Christmas Card
Elves Surrounding a Tree

Santa's Elves Sliding on a Log
Les Classics

The Cutest Little Elf
Tina LeCour

Elf After Hours
Tina LeCour

Have you ever wondered why elves have pointed ears?  Well, their ears are seen as a symbol of their heightened senses and connection to nature.  They love the forests and have a deep appreciation for plants and animals.

Elves can be quite mischievous and are known to leave little surprises or "elf magic" around the house.  Do you suppose that's why sometimes one sock comes up missing? Hmmmmm..............