Hiding a certain red elf isn’t easy, particularly if you’re doing it every single year. You have to motivate yourself to be extra creative to make the holiday tradition a lot more fun for everyone.

Unfortunately, exploring hiding spots isn’t always a great idea. You see, the more hiding spots you try, the more mishaps the red elf encounters.

Well, he tried at least

This husband thought he was jump in and help spread some Christmas cheer with their family Elf. It didn’t turn out to be as heartwarming as he planned . . .

If you’re feeling stressed out about your next hiding spot, here’s a funny collection of Elf on Shelf fails to continue to laugh at!