Hi there :) !
Here's an idea I just had for something new:
Create a cute but mischievous Elf. He likes everything sweet, like birthday cakes, chocolate eggs, all the good stuff of 'Alice' etc. and he'll leave something nice in your garden (some coins? a special flower?). He might clean off the whole table at once though (like the bears with a honey pot - and oh yes! He likes honey ;)) - He also likes to take a nap on grass - but while he does, no cows or goats can feed. (He might leave a 'thank you' for that as well? Like a ... a special rose?) He doesn't like veggies or bird seed though (he might steal a flower perhaps?? or do some other mischief if he can't find anything he likes), but he eats berries or fruit. - So far, so good. Please let me know what you think :)

Oh my gosh...what a creative idea. Maybe this mischievous elf could play these pranks after Christmas and Santa is off on vacation to a sunny climate.

That is a great idea, Ute! Thanks for suggesting it.

Thanks, Mary and Sharon :)

Of course, the Mischievous Elf will be very thirsty by now, travelling through the gardens, eating all those sweets... so the special rose he left for you will provide some delicious nectar when RFH. He'll greedily drink it all! But - he is grateful and will leave a special gift for you... a precious pot perhaps? In which you can plant something special? ... tbc ;)

This idea is fabulous!!!! , would absolutely love it