Yes, Virginia

This is overall a really sweet Christmas movie - I even cried a little at the end (I can be pretty sentimental). BUT, I find it difficult to recommend an age for it. It’s probably way too young for older kids to enjoy, but the level of Santa questioning/ridiculing was surprising to me. And this is coming from someone who is not really all that into Santa (I love the magic of Christmas and the generosity of Santa, don’t get me wrong - I just don’t go all out with Santa stuff). Ultimately, Santa is called into question a *lot*, and one of the characters is quite mean (it is revealed that her mother isn’t particularly nice, but the way that’s done probably goes way over a young child’s head). All of that said, to me the end of the movie totally makes up for the Santa questioning. I also really appreciate well done movies that have no scary factor - they’re hard to find. I can (and do) talk to my kids about a character’s unbecoming attitude, but it’s much harder to talk them down after scary scenes (and to deal with the inevitable nightmares).

Who wouldn't be inspired by this tale of generosity? Since the original cartoon that I saw as a kid probably won't air anytime soon, this is the next best thing.

My 5-year-old loved it. It's a very short show, with a nice message. Though, you should be aware that there are parts where a big kid is trying to convince the little kids that Santa doesn't exist. My daughter immediately turned to me for confirmation that he does exist... which is uncomfortable. She WANTS to believe in Santa.

This movie is a terrible film for children to watch. The animation is wonderful, but the content is not at all what the parents of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10-year-olds want their children to watch. The entire film provides only proof that Santa doesn't exist. That is NOT the idea I want to perpetuate. The idea behind the film; that the spirit of Christmas and Santa lives in the good deeds and good will exhibited by all, is a good one. However, it in not a concept that young children can grasp and all they walk away with is a lot of proof that there is no Santa. Even the father hems and haws to try to fashion an answer for little Virginia. This film is better reserved for pre-teens and older.

Love it. Very heartwarming. Perfect for the entire family!

the best cristmas speical ever it made me cry