Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

'Elf Doctor' Uncle 'Heals' Sobbing Niece's Elf On The Shelf After Little Sister Touched It

Screenshots from Tiffany Dawli's TikTok video
@tiffanydawli/TikTok

A 5-year-old girl was left hysterical after her younger sister touched her Elf on the Shelf, which means the elf loses its magic—but luckily her "elf doctor" uncle swooped in to save the day with some quick thinking and theatrics.

Folks with children in their lives who believe in the Elf on the Shelf might want their children to avert their eyes for this one—and start taking some notes in case of a magical emergency.

While visiting her niece's home, TikToker Tiffany Dawli witnessed the potentially life-changing moment when her five-year-old niece was left distraught over her younger sister touching their pair of Elves on the Shelf who live in their home.


For those who don't know, it's common lore that an Elf on the Shelf cannot be touched, or else it will lose its magic!

Fortunately for the crying five-year-old, Dawli's cousin who was on the scene and is a certified "elf doctor" was ready to assist.

Dawli filmed the miracle moment as her cousin kneeled down in front of the dollhouse where the two elves were resting on little doll beds. He cupped his hands over one, started chanting in "elf language," and then yelled, "Bam!" over the first elf, saying that it was now healed.

He then did the same for the second, which was met with cheers from fellow family members, and in the final moment, Dawli caught her five-year-old niece on camera, looking relieved.

Dawli explained in the caption:

"My five-year-old niece was devastated when her little sister touched the Elf on the Shelf, because it 'lost its magic.'"
"Cue my cousin, the hero of the day, who stepped in as an elf doctor and 'fixed' the elves."
"Crisis averted, magic restored, and Christmas saved!"

You can watch the video here:

@tiffanydawli

My 5-year-old niece was devastated when her little sister touched the Elf on the Shelf because it ‘lost its magic.’ Cue my cousin, the hero of the day, who stepped in as an elf doctor and ‘fixed’ the elves. Crisis averted, magic restored, and Christmas saved! 🎄✨ #BigFeelings #ElfOnTheShelf #ElfOnTheShelfMagic #ChristmasMeltdown #ElfDoctor #HolidayTraditions #FunnyKids #Siblings #ChristmasDrama #ParentingHack #RelatableParenting #Holiday2024

Some were left in stitches over the uncle's commitment to the bit.

From speaking in tongues in "elf language" to the loud, healing shouts, fellow TikTokers were pleased with how quickly the uncle thought on his feet and how willing he was to help keep the magic of Christmas alive for his nieces.

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

Others confided what they had done to help the elves in their own homes.

From spreading cinnamon or sprinkles, to writing to Santa Claus, to setting age limits on the local lore, there apparently are multiple ways that impacted families can work around potentially losing their elves' magic to a tragic accident.

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

@tiffanydawli/TikTok

While this might have been a tough moment for the little girl, it will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable Christmases she can look back on while growing up.

Not only was it a close call for her beloved elves, but her uncle's willingness to help her will surely speak volumes, whether or not she knows the secrets of Christmas yet.

More from Trending

Ted Cruz; Kelvin Sampson
Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images; Alex Slitz/Getty Images

Houston Fans Livid After Ted Cruz 'Curse' Strikes Again At NCAA Basketball Championship

In 2013, 2016 and 2021, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz was labeled the most hated man in Congress—by members of his own party. In 2023, Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz replaced him as the "most hated."

In a 2016 CNN interview, South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said:

Keep ReadingShow less
Harriet Tubman
Library of Congress/Getty Images

National Parks Website Restores Harriet Tubman Photo To 'Underground Railroad' Page After Backlash

Following significant backlash, the National Park Service restored a previously-erased photo of Harriet Tubman from a webpage dedicated to the history of the Underground Railroad, in which she led 13 missions to rescue enslaved people.

A spokesperson said the changes were not authorized by the agency's leadership.

Keep ReadingShow less
screenshot from Fox News of Jackie DeAngelis and Tommy Tuberville
Fox News

Tuberville Now Claims 'Entire Men's Teams' Are 'Turning Trans' To Play Against Women

Alabama Republican Senator Tommy "Coach" Tuberville appeared on Fox News Sunday to again spread unhinged misinformation about transgender athletes.

Speaking with guest host Jackie DeAngelis, Tuberville stated:

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot from Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver/YouTube

John Oliver Epically Calls Out Awkward Truth Behind Former NCAA Swimmer's Anti-Trans Tirades

On Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, the outspoken host devoted the entire program to the attack on trans girls and women who play sports by the GOP.

Oliver began the program saying:

Keep ReadingShow less
man in front of computer code
Chris Yang on Unsplash

Conspiracy Theories That Seem Believable The More You Look Into Them

We tend to think of conspiracy theories as a phenomenon of the digital age. But the internet and mobile devices only allow them to be created and spread faster.

Conspiracy theories have likely been around as long as human civilization has. They are, at their root, just another form of rumors and gossip.

Keep ReadingShow less