<human>:  Would a compass attuned to Earth's magnetic field be a bad gift for a Christmas elf??
<bot>: Yes, a compass attuned to Earth's magnetic field would be a bad gift for a Christmas elf. The compass would not be able to work because Christmas elves work in Santa's workshop on the North Pole. Magnetic compasses point to the North Pole, so if you are on the North Pole a compass will not work at all.