Create My Elfie

A nationwide movement of holiday kindness

Don’t just believe in the magic.

Be the Magic.

Create your official Elf identity, share the joy and discover meaningful ways to support nonprofits, volunteer and champion local businesses.

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A recognizable Full EAA Storybook elf wearing the official EAA emblemOfficial Full EAA Storybook style

Identity first. Storybook second. Magic always.

The heart of the experience

Meet the Elf Magic Studio.

One joyful place to transform a favorite photo into a recognizable Elfie, create your Official Elf ID and turn approved Elfies into share-ready holiday videos.

Enter the StudioYour first core Elfie and Official Elf ID are free.
01Elfify Me

Choose from six curated, brand-safe creation experiences.

02Official Elf ID

Generate your Elf name, North Pole role and collectible 2026 ID.

03AI Video Maker

Create an Elf Arrival, Squad Roll Call or Holiday Greeting.

04Share Center

Download, add accessible captions and invite others to Be the Magic.

Your face. Your people. Your holiday magic.

Everyone can be an elf.

Start with one recognizable Elfie, bring someone you love and invite the whole Squad. Every creation becomes part of a joyful holiday story made to be shared.

A couple transformed together in the official Full EAA Storybook elf style
Make it togetherCouple Elfie
A joyful group transformed into an official Elves Across America Elf Squad
Bring your peopleElf Squad
Create an ElfieInvite Your SquadShare the Joy

There’s a place for everyone

How will you be the magic?

Choose the path that fits you. We’ll guide you from there.

01I want to help

Individuals & families

Take the Elf Oath, create your Elfie and find a meaningful way to brighten the holidays nearby.

Become an Elf →02We want to lead

Businesses & groups

Unite employees, customers, students or members around joyful local action.

Become a Community Partner →03We have a need

Nonprofit organizations

Share verified needs and volunteer opportunities with people ready to make a difference.

Join the nonprofit network →

Delight in five minutes

Your Elf journey starts with one joyful step.

The first experience is designed to move from pledge to share screen in five minutes or less on a typical phone connection.

  1. 01

    Take the Elf Oath

    Promise to spread joy, support local businesses and lend a hand to neighbors in need.

  2. 02

    Create your identity

    Receive an Elf name, choose a role and make your first recognizable Elfie.

  3. 03

    Share or invite

    Download your creation, invite a Squad or continue solo.

  4. 04

    Act locally

    Find a verified nonprofit need, volunteer shift or Elf Approved business nearby.

EAA Coast-to-Coast Heart Emblem connecting America

Coming for the 2026 holiday season

One nation.
Thousands of ways to care.

Explore verified nonprofit needs, volunteer opportunities, holiday missions and Elf Approved community partners near you.

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“Every person has the power to make a difference. Every act of kindness adds a little more light.”

Why we exist

A national movement with a local heart.

Elves Across America brings neighbors, nonprofits and community-minded organizations together around what the holidays should feel like: compassion, connection, hope and shared joy.

No contests. No leaderboards. Just people coming together to make the season brighter.

The 2026 movement starts now

America, let’s make the holidays brighter—together.

Become an Elf