elf on the shelf

I thought I knew my holiday traditions.  Finding the pickle on the tree, leaving out carrots for Santa's reindeer, kissing under the mistletoe, the lump of coal in the stocking for the troublemakers, the ritual opening up of a single present before Christmas morning...

You are never to old to learn Here are a couple of Christmas traditions I have just become aware of. The Christmas Pickle is hidden on Christmas trees for children to find.  The one who discovers the pickle has good luck all year long...