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Elf arrival & goodbye letters — free printable set

Charming printable letters for your Christmas elf to arrive and depart with — a warm hello to kick off the magic in December and a fond farewell on Christmas Eve.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
Free · No email required Christmas elf arrival goodbye letters printable set festive tradition warm hello magic December fond farewell Christmas Eve children scout elf shelf
What you get

Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Christmas elf tradition work?
The elf tradition is a playful festive game where a little elf 'arrives' from the North Pole at the start of December to watch over the children and report back to Santa on their behaviour. Each night the elf moves to a new spot (and sometimes gets up to gentle mischief) for the children to find in the morning, and on Christmas Eve it returns to the North Pole. An arrival letter is a lovely way to introduce the elf and explain the 'rules' (a common one being not to touch the elf, or its magic fades), and a goodbye letter gives a warm send-off on its last night. It's entirely make-your-own — keep it as simple or elaborate as suits your family, and the letters add a personal touch of magic.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.