Jolly the Elf — Jo Shepherd Ripley

Jolly the Elf is a story for all ages. If you know the reindeer that saved Santa, meet the elf that saved him. Jolly knew Santa was in trouble. He did not have enough time to keep track of all of the good boys and girls. Santa needed help from a friend. He needed Jolly. Jolly and his friends help see how good and kind children are being by going to their homes and reporting all the wonderful things they do back to Santa. Jolly and his friends are part of what every child needs - somebody to believe in them. Written in 1963, the Jolly tradition has been practiced for over 45 years and the is basis of many other elf traditions. Jolly is the one that started it all.