How did elves go from supernatural monsters to Santa's helpers? The surprising history of Christmas elves reveals a lot about work, class, and Western culture.

The concept of Christmas elves, with roots in European mythology, has been around almost as long as any Christmas tradition, ...

Answer: Like many traditions we now associate with Christmas, the first solid connection between the elves of folklore and Santa comes from “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” the 1823 poem that opens “Twas ...

In The Lord of the Rings and most other fantasy stories that followed Elves and Dwarves are portrayed as opposites. In terms ...

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