David Beckham shared a snap of the family Elf On The Shelf as the family got back into the festive spirit on Instagram stories on Sunday.

The former Manchester United star, 49, tagged his former Spice Girl wife, 50-, in a post as he showcased the return of their famous little guy.

In the snap, the elf was sat on the side of the counter in front of a cardboard fireplace cut out, holding a mini sign reading: 'I'm back, I missed you.' 

Leading up to the scene were creative little snow prints on the wooden board and a couple of wrapped presents. 

Tagging his wife, David penned: 'Here we go again'. The couple are parents to Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 19 and Harper, 13, with the youngest two still living at the family's London home. 

Victoria has somewhat of a reputation for her Elf On The Shelf set ups, having created one of her most memorable scenes during Covid.

She gave the little chap a twist in 2020, by sticking a mask to his face, all for the benefit of her daughter Harper, then nine. 

Meanwhile other celebs have also continued the festive trend as Stacey Solomon created her own helper, Joe, craftily made from the inside of a toilet roll and named for her husband Joe Swash.

She shared a snap of the DIY project sat on festive-decorated table holding a sign reading: 'I'm back'. 

Stacey shared the post to her Stories and penned: 'Here we go... it always starts out well. I'll do my best this year but no pressure if I miss a few days/weeks I'll just send him to the North Pole to help Santa.'

And fellow home-influencer Mrs Hinch also jumped back on the trend as she upped her game and introduced two elves this year. 

Posting a black and white snap to her Stories she shared a snap of two little elf dolls alongside a sign which read: 'Hello Ronnie and Lennie, I'm back!...

'But this time with my bestfriend! Remember... we're watching you xxx'

Jamie Lynne Spears has also got back in the festive spirit as she shared a snap to her Stories of the doll sat on a little bean bag in front of a tiny door on the wall. 

The little figurine was sat next to a little while white note which featured a red velvet bow and 'Ivey' penned on the front. 

 Alongside the snap, she penned: 'guess who's back...'

The Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition centered around Scout Elves who fly to the North Pole each night.

Scout Elves arrive at homes in a keepsake box set that features a storybook.