Help for the Holidays
All ages

Help for the Holidays

Best from age 5 · G · 2012 · 84 min

Help for the Holidays

An elf from the North Pole is sent to Los Angeles to help a family rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. She teaches them about holiday spirit and the joy of giving, while also exploring her own wishes for life beyond toy-making.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some brief moments of sadness as the family struggles with their holiday spirit.
  • Characters briefly express doubts about the existence of Santa.

Models well

  • The spirit of giving
  • Family togetherness
  • Believing in magic
  • Helping others

Talk about it after

  • What does the "spirit of Christmas" mean to you?
  • How can we help others during the holidays?
  • What are some ways to show appreciation for your family?
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Help for the Holidays | Trailer