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[quote=Anonymous]The original story was actually created in the early 1960’s, by Flora Johnson, though Christmas shelf elves were made in occupied Japan since at least the late 1950s. Many of these elves are referred to today as "knee-huggers" and are clearly marked with a 'Made in Japan' sticker.[2] Johnson most likely was familiar with these dolls. The original story involved a little elf called Christopher Pop-In-Kins who visited her children during the holiday season. Year after year, the elf returned. Then, in November 1983, Flora received a call from her very excited grandson: the elf had just “popped in” to his home! At that moment, Flora knew she had to share her own elf tradition with the rest of the world. In 1984, Flora Johnson, 59, began writing a story about a little elf who visits children during the holidays.
 
Over the next fifteen years, Flora made over 10,000 Christopher Pop-In-Kins elves at her kitchen table. “Book One: Christopher Pop-In-Kins Pops In” was hand-published by Flora’s husband Al and included with every doll. Flora traveled around the country, appearing on television and radio, and giving interviews to reporters. Christopher Pop-In-Kins grew in popularity and was available in specialty stores across the United States.
 
In 2004, years before The Elf on the Shelf, Christopher Pop-In-Kins earned the Choice Award at the Chicago Trade Show and received favorable notice at Toy Fair in New York City. Now in his 27th year, Christopher Pop-In-Kins is one of the oldest, most loved elves on the market. In recognition of his longevity, Christopher Pop-In-Kins was named Dr. Toy’s Best Classic Toy Award for 2011.

- from Wikipedia[/quote]

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