Community Corner

Tinley Park Residents Put A Festive Spin On Elf On A Shelf

From elves hard at work to elves enjoying Taco Tuesday, local residents provided a look at the way they are celebrating the holidays.

Some elves are taking the whole work at home concept to heart complete with a pandemic staple of a Zoom call where everyone participates in their own space.
Some elves are taking the whole work at home concept to heart complete with a pandemic staple of a Zoom call where everyone participates in their own space. (Photo courtesy of Kimmie Fuse)

TINLEY PARK, IL – When Patch asked Tinley Park residents to show us their best Elf On The Shelf displays at home with Christmas right around the corner, they certainly didn't disappoint.

With elves at work and at play and even celebrating Taco Tuesday, the holidays brought out of the creativity and festive nature of the season among those who contributed to showing off their own takes on where Santa's little helpers like to hang out around the house.

Here's a sampling of where Tinley Park elves are spending their time around the holidays.

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From Rory Nelson, who says a little teamwork doesn't go a along way?

Photo courtesy of Rory Nelson

Kimmie Fuse provides us with a look at her rendition of a Elf Zoom call

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Photo courtesy of Kimmie Fuse

Kimberly Heinemann-Vick's elf has taken to a bit of leisurely reading

Photo courtesy of Kimberly Reinemann-Vick

Everyone around Paula PB's house loves Taco Tuesday, complete with avocado

Tony Tedesco keeps his elves hard at work

Photo courtesy of Tony Tedesco

Becky Wilburn put a holiday spin on a familiar childhood favorite

Photo courtesy of Becky Wilburn

John Falaris's elves are choosing to live dangerously while riding the rails

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