While elves in Christmas lore tend to be diminutive little workshop workers, the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien paint a more complex character, and this depiction has greatly influenced many modern depictions of the creatures, such as in movies and video games. These "new age" elves, while still sporting pointed ears (from their mischievous devilish ancestors), are beautiful, intelligent, fair-skinned creatures, often smarter and more aware than humans. They have little or no body hair and are often depicted as androgynous beings.
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