The Elf on the Shelf Shares Holiday Tradition with the World

CCA and B's flagship title, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition evolved out of a Christmas tradition Carol Aebersold shared with her three children, Chanda Bell, Christa Pitts, and Brandon Aebersold. Every holiday season, Carol and her family would welcome the return of their family's elf, Fisbee, to keep an eye on the kids and report back to Santa every night leading up to Christmas. In 2004, Carol and her daughter, Chanda, decided to write a book about Fisbee and share their tradition with other families. Thus, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition was born. Shortly afterward, Chanda's twin sister Christa joined the team to lead business development. After pitching the title to several publishing companies, and being rejected by each, they decided to self-publish the book through their newly-formed company, CCA and B, LLC. The Elf on the Shelf® tradition, which includes the story of Santa's Scout Elf, became a hit with consumers and now sells in over 11,000 retail outlets worldwide. Today, more than 11 million Scout Elves have been adopted by families around the globe.  

“A great benefit of being based in Atlanta is that it is a hub filled with talent. This has been a huge asset as we continue to expand our brand.”
–Chanda Bell, Co-CEO | CCA and B, LLC and Co-Author of The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

What Georgia Offers CCA and B, LLC

  • Named Georgia Small Business Persons of the Year (2010), leading to nationwide acclaim.
  • Partnership with The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta for inclusion in their annual Mistletoe Market.
  • Easy access to workforce talent and new business partners through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as they continue to expand around the world.

AWARDS

  • #1 USA Today Bestseller, 2013-2016
  • Featured in the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, 2013-Present
  • Georgia Small Business Persons of the Year, 2010
  • Best Toy Award, Learning Express, 2008
  • Book of the Year, Creative Child Awards, 2008
  • National Best Books Award, USA Book News, 2008
  • Georgia Family Business of the Year – small business finalist, Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University, 2010
  • Spotlight Award – Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, University of West Georgia, 2011
  • 40 Under 40 – Christa Pitts, GA Trend Magazine, 2012
  • Citizen of the Year Award – Carol Aebersold, Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 2014

Learn more about what Georgia can do for Small Business.