Elf goodbye poem

1. Type the names.
2. Pick the goodbye: Christmas Eve, a last goodbye for someone 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 the child is allowed one goodbye hug, the last goodbye letter says so.

Dear Emma,

The stockings are hung and the cookies are out.
Tonight is the night that it's all been about.

My bag is all packed, and it's time that I go.
I'll ride home with Santa across the white snow.

I loved every morning, each new place to hide,
and hearing you giggle with joy when you spied.

Be kind and be helpful, be gentle and true.
Next year, in December, I'll come back to you.

Merry Christmas, Jingle