It's the holiday season once again, so it's time to check in with one of the most classic traditions — the Elf on the Shelf. Designed to keep an eye on the behavior of little children before they wind up on Santa's bad list, the Elf on the Shelf stalks the areas around the Christmas tree, looking for any infractions to report to the big guy. Put simply, the Elf is a snitch.

In the spirit of finding a new tradition, meme creators have uncovered a slew of rhyming jokes to make the holiday season a little more fun.

Enjoy these 18 "You've Heard of the Elf on the Shelf" memes to quelch the fear of being caught by the elf this Christmas.