Did Santa Claus kidnap Buddy the Elf at the beginning of the 2003 classic Elf? It’s kind of complicated. Vida Johnson, a professor of law at Georgetown University, the co-director of the school’s ...

A year past its 20th anniversary, fans know that Elf takes place in two locations: the North Pole and New York City, notably at the now-defunct Gimbels department store and the Empire State Building.

I was so old when it came out, I never really thought about it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In all the times I've seen part ...

Georgetown Law professor Vida Johnson explains how she would defend Santa against a kidnapping charge — and how his unique home might help him get away with it Did Santa Claus kidnap Buddy the Elf at ...