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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2023
Carey then danced in Kimmel’s bedroom to the holiday classic while throwing fake snow alongside dancers dressed as elves and a gingerbread man.
—Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
Carey and her Christmas minions — including accomplices dressed as elves and Santa — snuck into Kimmel’s house in the middle of the night and gently roused the late night host.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2023
In addition to this interactive display, guests can expect festive decorations, story time with Santa's elves, gingerbread decorating classes, carolers, seasonal snacks, and more.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023
During a dance sequence, there’s a close-up of elves wiggling their bottoms.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
And yet there was enormous loyalty and good will that flowed to the editors, Silvers and Barbara Epstein, from many of their changing cast of overworked elves.
—Wyatt Mason, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2023
Spirited ladies from the local Jazzercise class pass by disguised as elves and performing a choreographed routine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
Replace Santa with a gnome, elf, snowman, or reindeer.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Noun
Middle English, from Old English ælf; akin to Old Norse alfr elf & perhaps to Latin albus white — more at alb
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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