Christopher Pop-In-Kins™: Santa's Very First Children's Elf!

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“I read the book to my 5 year old this year; my little girl was so excited. The next morning when she woke up, the first thing out of her mouth was 'let's go see if the elf is here.' Thank you for creating Christopher – he has been a joy in my house.” – W.V. ,Stockbridge, Georgia

“In past years I remember talking to Flora on the phone when we lived in California. She was such a sweetheart. I am so happy the tradition continues in her memory.” - Linda H.

“My kids and I have enjoyed Christopher Popinkins for many years (they are now 21 and 19) and this year, when I took him out of the Christmas box, they both exclaimed that he should go to a new home, our wonderful friends with 4 year old twins.” – H.B., Golden, Colorado

“Thank you for continuing to make Christopher available so that children can experience the magic your mother started so many years ago.” - S.M., Malvern, Ohio

“Thank you and what a cute idea! I can't wait to start this tradition with my family.” - L.M., Shreveport, LA

“I cannot thank you enough for continuing the wonderful tradition that your mother started. My husband has told me about him for years! I am so glad to be able to give him the gift of starting the same tradition of Christopher that he enjoyed as a child, with our daughter. I know they will cherish Christopher together!” - J.S., Oklahoma City, OK

“I purchased my elf in 1988 and my young children and their friends absolutely loved him. They are now grown but we have a little great nephew that we would love to share this experience with. I also want to give each of my children their own elves/books for safe keeping 'when the time comes.' You have given such joy to so many children and parents!” - B.T., South Portland, ME

“Our family loves Christopher!! In fact, we have 3 Christophers! I knew each of my children would want to continue the tradition with their own children someday. So, to make sure he'd be there for each future family, I bought 3. (Plus, it makes things more magical when he can be in several places in a matter of seconds.) We are always a little sad when he has to return home. The house feels as though it's missing a little something. By the way, he enjoys eating Cheez-Its. ” - Chris- Minerva, OH

“We have one of the original "Christophers" and even though we were given this after our children were grown we used it for all of our grandchildren. Most of the granchildren are grown but Christopher still appears each year and the "big kids" look for him. Now it is time to get one for each of the 18 grandchildren so they can display him for their families. Such memories and memories are the only thing that lasts forever. ” - A.B. Hartville, OH

“"The Elf" has appeared at our home on Dec. 1 for almost 20 years. Each morning thru Dec. "Elf" is mysteriously found in a new location in our home. On Christmas Eve morning, Elf is found on our Christmas tree. The children were strickly forbiden to touch the Elf or he would return early to Santa. One year another child in our home was told the story of Christopher by the kids and then threatened to touch the Elf. As she approached Christopher, she was tackled by all three screaming NO! YOU CAN"T HE'LL GO AWAY AND TELL SANTA WE WERE BAD." Even as young adults the first thing they ask me when Dec. arrives is "Elf here yet?" This year my daughter Sarah is 24 and in her first home. My boys are John 22 and David 19 both in college. It's time I passed the tradition to Sarah but I can't part with my Elf so I am ordering three! Christopher is such a part of our family's holiday tradition -- I am so glad that I found this site so that the tradition can continue in my children's homes ” - Joy Schumacher, Cambridge, OH

“Christopher Pop-in-kins is the best elf ever. He watches us if we are good and then rports to santa. We will always love our little Christopher and he wiil sit on his little hiding spot and watch us every day until Christmas. And we will always believe in Santa! ” - Nick, Ohio

“My mom started the tradition for me when I was in third grade. My sisters and I were always so excited for December to roll around so we could see him. This is such a great idea. I can't wait to have a family of my own to share the tradition! ” - G. Costa, Wheaton, IL

“Christopher has been a part of our family for 10 years. I began the tradition with my grandson and we carried it one step further my having a Christopher at my house as well. My grandsons think that Christopher comes to grandma's house when they do to watch over them. I have been unable to find Christopher to purchas for a couple of years. I saw him this year and bought him for a friend, however I was saddened to see that he has been remodeled. I have the old style and I think he is as his original creator envisioned him. The tradition is great fun for kids and will live on in our family long after I am gone. ” - Carole Hershey, Louisville, OH

“Our family loves Christopher. Our tradition started 7 years ago when my Aunt Karen sent him to me. Her family had always participated in the tradition. We have the cloth version. My girls look forward for when Christopher makes his arrival. They freaked out one year when our Christmas tree fell over and Christopher was hiding in the tree. They were more worried about him than the tree and the presents under the tree. He is a great family tradition. ” - Kris Johnson, Castlerock, CO

“I bought Christopher for my 4 year old nephew for this past Thanksgiving. He understood the concept and was eager to wake up the next morning to see where Christopher would be hiding. A few days later, my nephew was going to spend the night at his Grandparents house and not 2 minutes after they left his house, my nephew burst into tears saying they had to go back and get Christopher because how would he be able to tell Santa he was a good boy while he was at their house. He made his grandparents put Christopher in his brothers car seat so he wouldn't get hurt while in the car. A few days after that my husband and I took my nephew to my husband's Army Christmas party and my nephew brought Christopher in his book bag so that Christopher could tell Santa what a good boy he had been. Santa wrote a letter to my nephew telling him how Christopher reported what a wonderful boy he was and to keep up the good work. He was so excited that he ran over to Christopher and thanked him! ” - Crystal, Canton, OH