Elf Goodbye Letter & Other Farewell Ideas

The elf goodbye letter is the perfect way to let your little one know that elfie was thinking about them as they headed home, and to reassure any worried children that their elf will be back next year for more fun. 

Leave the letter out on Christmas morning for your children to discover as they look around to see if Santa ate his snack!

But before you panic on how you’re going to fit in yet another job at this busy time of year, don’t worry!  We’ve created an elf goodbye poem, especially for you. 

The free printable version is just below, ready for you to use. 

But we’ve included the poem here too in case you’d like to adapt it or handwrite it to use for your little one.

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Download this free goodbye poem for your little one and leave it out on Christmas Day from your elf visitor.

Scroll down for more ideas on how to sweeten your elf’s departure if you anticipate a sad little one at home.

If you’re in need of a few other ideas for how your elf could say goodbye, check out our five suggestions below.  These could easily be added to the Elf Goodbye Letter or used as an alternative.

1. A Special Christmas Eve Cuddle Rule

Why not add an extra ‘rule’ that your little ones are granted special magic on Christmas Eve so they can give elfie one big hug before they leave.

That little bit of physical contact may help your child to feel that they’ve really connected with elfie and had a special cherished moment!

2. Leave Out An Extra Elfish Treat

How about leaving a little treat out for your Elf as well as Santa on Christmas Eve?  Deciding what snack your elf might enjoy could keep your little one distracted and feeling that they have looked after their festive visitor.

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3. Prepare A Farewell Letter Or Picture

Encourage your little one to write a letter or draw a special picture for elfie, letting them know how much they’ve enjoyed the time together.  By helping your little one find a voice for any sadness they may be feeling, it’ll help them process it.

4. Deliver A Special Christmas Day Gift From Elfie

What about if your elf delivers a gift for your little ones on Christmas Day too?  Take one of the smaller treats from the stocking presents and position it with your elf goodbye letter.  Knowing that Elfie gets in on the gift-giving as well could soften the farewell slightly and is another way of reassuring your little one that their elf friend cares about them and knows what they like.

5. Set A Kindness Challenge

Perhaps your elf could set your little one a challenge as they leave?  Maybe they have to fill a sheet of paper with special ‘kindness stickers’ to show Elfie upon their return, or to send to Santa at the end of January (if next December seems too far away!).  Having a task to focus on may help your little one feel connected to their festive friend during the rest of the year and give a visual target to encourage continued thoughtful behaviour.

We do hope that this elf goodbye letter is useful.  Please do let us know if you use it or any adaptation suggestions you have.  Do you do anything special for your little one as Elfie heads home?

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