Final elf goodbye letter: free and editable

How to use it

1. Type the names.
2. Pick the goodbye: Christmas Eve, a last goodbye for a child who is growing out of it, or the last day of school.
3. Print it and leave it where the elf sat last, or tuck it under the tree for Christmas morning.

Many families leave the goodbye letter on Christmas Eve night with a small treat, like a book or new pajamas. If your child is allowed one goodbye hug, the last goodbye letter says so.

What the letter says

With the example names. Yours will have the names you type.

Dear Emma,

This goodbye is a little different. You have grown so much since my first visit, and Santa says you now know what Christmas is really about: being kind, giving to others and being together.

That means my work here is done. Next year a younger child somewhere will need an elf, and Santa has asked me to go.

Thank you for every morning you looked for me and every story you told me. I will always remember this house. And since it's my last night, the rule is off: you may give me one goodbye hug.

Now it's your turn to keep the magic going for someone else.

Your friend, always, Jingle

All versions

• Christmas Eve elf goodbye letter: The classic goodbye. The elf rides home with Santa tonight, says thank you for a good December and promises to come back.
• Final elf goodbye letter: For the year a child is growing out of it. The elf says it is time to help a younger family, thanks the child for the memories, and allows one goodbye hug.
• Classroom elf goodbye letter: For the last day before winter break. Type the class or room name instead of a child's name.

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