Tag Archives: Santa Claus

For Kids, It’s the Scariest Time of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Santa’s Surveillance System Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why (Why?)Santa Claus is comin’ to town, gather ’round He’s making a listAnd checking it twiceHe’s gonna find out … Continue reading →

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Two Robbin’ Hoods in Santa Outfits?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jingle Bell Heist (2025) This is a Christmas film with a twist: two individuals join forces to pay back a corrupt store owner. Don’t expect great acting or a too-clever story line. They get caught but the store owner gets … Continue reading →

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A “Reverse Mrs. Doubtfire”? No, Not Really

Posted on December 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

My Secret Santa (2025) A bit of a fluffy snowflake, this one. The suspension of belief helps, but it also interferes with the enjoyment of the two main stars interacting. (And this was filmed in Kamloops, BC, last February.) To … Continue reading →

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Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is…

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (2004) This film was on the CBC, again, last night. It has become our perennial favourite. Because it was originally produced as a 3D movie, there are a lot of precipitous rides involved. Even when viewed ordinarily, … Continue reading →

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Two Variations on the Christmas Theme

Posted on December 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dear Santa (2024) It’s not fun to mock the afflicted, but this film looks to see what would happen if a child misspelled Santa because of dyslexia. It’s essentially Faust in disguise. This time goodness wins through. A Christmas Karen … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas Crashed His Sleigh, Then Got Arrested

Posted on December 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Get Santa (2014) Yes, I remember this one. What I hadn’t realized is that it works as a preview of The Christmas Chronicles (2018). The Brits know how to tell a Santa story better than anyone else, really. And, as … Continue reading →

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He’s the Hippest, Most Street-Wise of Them All

Posted on December 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) I missed this one when it first came out five years ago. We watched it, finally, last night. It was a lot of fun. The film showed the connection to its roots, Home Alone, during the … Continue reading →

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I Reviewed the Past Year, and Decided It Ain’t…

Posted on January 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Gospel Truth It’s a strange process, to be sure: you think about all the things that have happened (and, in some cases, are still happening) and you wonder if it’s true, or just another made-up fairytale. How can we … Continue reading →

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Mr and Mrs Claus are Taking the Day Off

Posted on December 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17
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Here’s an Image of the Spirit of Santa Claus

Posted on December 26, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Which I Accidently Captured on Christmas Morning I swear, it’s an optical illusion, but who really knows?

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