[Joy to the world instrmental]
I have
some terrible news.
The naughty and nice lists
are showing a significan statistical swing.
I have checked the lists
many times and the naughty
children are far
outweighing the nice.
In fact, only 32%
of children in the
world are now on
the nice list.
And that number
keeps falling.
Every elf must send their
coordinates to headquarters
as we begin devising a
strategy to combat this
increase in naughtiness.
I cannot overemphasize the
importance of this situation.
If the nice numbers continue
to plummet I will have no
other option but to call
a halt to all toy making
operations and relinquish
my duties as santa claus.
Stay at your location and
await further instructions.
[Train whistle blows]
You're not from
around here, are you?
Excuse me?
Are you okay about it?
Yes.
You're okay abou the children?
I'm okay with no being from around here.
Who are you?
I'm elwood.
Nice to meet you.
Okay, 'elwood', wha are you talking about?
Didn't you jus receive bad news?
How did you know?
I saw you crying.
You were watching me?
I just received some
bad news myself!
We've got tha in common then...
Excuse me.
I think we received
the same bad news.
That's unlikely.
Did your football team
lose or something?
Football? No.
What did you mean
about children?
Their... Behavior.
And a list?
You are from the...
North pole.
Are you?
Woodcraft department,
boat designer.
Figurine department,
doll apprentice.
Nice to meet you.
Aren't you a little
young to be a designer?
I had a shor apprenticeship.
Only 387 years.
You must be good.
So are you staying in town?
At the bed and breakfast. You?
I just got here but tha is where I usually stay.
I should get back there.
I need to send in
my coordinates.
I should too. May
I accompany you?
Sure.
What are you kids
doing in here?
Oh, I know what's
going on...
You were looking for the
restroom and got locked in.
You must be freezing,
come on out.
Oh, no, actually, I though it felt pretty nice in here.
Just throw it, jessica.
How will mr. Gibson
clean this up?
He's old.
Who cares?
This is terrible.
This isn't a joke.
So?
How would you like it if
someone did this to your house?
My parents would
clean it up.
It'd be funny to watch them.
They're so young and
in broad daylight!
What's happening?
I'm not going to do it.
Don't be such a
goody-two-shoes.
You're no fun.
At least I'm not mean.
I am sure santa will figure
out a way to fix this.
Why did you choose
silver wells, ohio?
I wanted to go somewhere
similar to the north pole...
I thought the town was
called silver bells.
A typo.
What do you think
of it so far?
It may not be the north
pole, but I've enjoyed it.
I've always liked it here.
Welcome to the busy
beehive bed & breakfast!
Wow! That's a lot of b's!
Such a beautiful bed and
breakfast should have a lo of b's don't you think?
We have even more
bees out back!
Can't bees sting
you to death?
Yes, but these never have.
Come in!
This is elwood elvin.
I have stayed here a few
times before; it used to be
called the lazy day inn.
I just bought it and
changed the name.
Who would stay with
a name like that?
But you did, didn't you?
Nora's my first guest.
Are you going to join her?
I don't usually
make a reservation.
The previous owner
just expected me.
I hope that doesn' cause you more work.
You are lucky!
You can be my little
guinea pig with nora.
Hope you don't mind.
Don't worry!
We know how to
relax around here.
Honey, nora elvin's
husband has joined her!
Husband?!
I'm just going to show
him their room!
My husband's not so sure
about running a bed & breakfast.
He doesn't really like
strangers, especially
in his home.
Oh, great.
- We need separate rooms.
- I'm not her husband.
Why do you have the
same last name then?
- We're from the same town.
- We're related.
- He's my cousin.
- She's my sister.
Umm-hmm.
I understand.
Separate rooms then.
You will love
our little town.
We have all sorts
of fun diversions!
Why just yesterday miss
addie began putting in her
world famous flower garden.
World famous?
I've never heard of it.
Probably because you don' appreciate beauty
like you should.
Now it is quite a sight!
If your husband, or brother
or cousin or neighbor or
whatever your story is,
doesn't want to I will go
over there with you.
I appreciate beauty.
Here is your room.
I hope you like it.
It's very nice.
Thank you, ma'am.
Just across the hallway.
Not exactly what the
doctor ordered but...
What doctor?
The therapist.
What is she talking about?
Honey, I can spot a marriage
in trouble from a mile away!
When we were going through
our rough patch we took a
little getaway too!
We are not married!
Please. You should have
prepared your story
a little better then.
I've never seen this
woman before in my life!
Different kind of
therapist, huh?
You poor girl.
If you need to talk
I'm always around.
That woman is...
Well-intentioned.
It must be confusing since
all elves are elvin.
Humans are strange
wherever you go.
Don't you think?
I wouldn't know.
This is my firs trip abroad.
You've never lef the north pole?
Never.
Then you've never
been swimming?
Would you like to go?
Maybe...
Great.
What? Now?
Isn't it dangerous?
Humans do it all the time.
It might be
different for them.
I've been swimming.
You have?
Hundreds of times.
Maybe I'll just go
this time and watch.
I'll get changed and mee you downstairs, okay?
What are you doing today?
We're going to the pool.
I've never been
swimming before.
That is very dangerous
if you don't know how!
I thought it must be.
I'm only going to watch.
You need to take lessons
before you do it yourself.
They give lessons?
I'm so glad you're with her
mr. ""I've never seen her
before in my life.""
She should not be
traveling alone.
What a pair!
You're gonna love this.
Why are you wet already?
You have to take a shower.
That's the rules.
They're not scared at all!
My first time in a pool.
Are you sure you don' want to come swimming?
I don't have a
swimming suit.
Have you ever taken lessons?
No.
Then maybe you shouldn' get in that water.
It is perfectly safe.
The trick is not to let your
head go under the water.
I haven't figured out how
to do that yet without drowning.
See? Perfectly safe.
It cools you off too.
It is hot here!
I once stayed in
the caribbean.
Couldn't stay for
more than two days.
I almost melted.
You've been everywhere!
Elwood!!!
He's drowning! Someone help!
[Sputtering and choking]
are you okay?
I just slipped.
I'll be fine.
You saved his life!!
Thank you!
I didn't do cpr or anything.
What do christmas presen requirements have
to do with anything?
Thank you for
saving my life.
I just lost my balance.
I think I figured out the
trick while I was down there.
What is it?
Not to breathe.
Isn't that bad for you?
Eventually.
I've got to go home.
Thank you for
saving my life.
You are a very
nice little girl.
Make sure you stay that way.
Okay. Bye.
Thank you for
saving my life!
Bye.
We have to eat, nick, wha do you want me to do?
You said you could keep
the grocery bills
under $250 a month.
I thought I could but the
price of everything
keeps going up.
Eggs, milk, bread,
everything.
You're one to talk...
What?
You went out to
eat twice this month!
You spent $24.63 and $22.97!
What were you eating?
Filet mignon?
You went over on your
cell phone bill too!
Our cell phone bill, I could just as easily have
been you as me.
Yeah, as if I talk on
it as much as you do.
It's just that we need to
be careful not to go
over the budget.
Really?
I hadn't realized
that was the goal.
Thank you so much for
making that clear!
When are you
planning on leaving?
A couple of weeks,
how about you?
I was planning on leaving
tomorrow but santa said
to stay put...
What do you like
to do besides work?
I'm a carpenter.
That's work.
I'm a painter.
Work.
It may sound silly bu I am growing this tree.
Really?
I crossed several differen types of plants to make
a new one.
Why?
I love trees. Wha do you like to do?
I don't know, but I'm
going to find out.
I must be a genius a something summer-y!
Like swimming?
Maybe not swimming!
You're the man from
the pool yesterday.
I really can swim you know.
You were floundering
in the shallow end.
Are you naughty or nice?
Nice, of course.
Would anyone ever
answer naughty?
You'd be surprised.
Do you work for
santa or something?
Santa?
What would give you a
silly notion like that?
It's just no adult has
ever asked me that before.
It's a santa question.
Lots of people besides
santa ask that question.
What?
What? What?
You're weird.
What's your name?
Elwood.
I'm jessica.
Hardly anyone's parents
are working now since the
factory closed.
That must be hard.
It is.
My parents are
fighting a lot now.
Everyone else's parents
are probably fighting too.
I'm sure your parents
still love each other.
I know, but they're
worried about money.
They have house
payments, car payments,
credit card payments...
How do you know?
They're fighting about it.
I hate being a kid.
They just need to remember
that there is more to being
a family than paying bills.
How?
Why don't you
celebrate christmas?
That's six months away!
I don't have tha kind of time!
There is no rule that I can only be in december.
There isn't any snow.
Half of the world celebrates
christmas during summertime.
Christmas takes money.
Are you always so gloomy?
I am practical.
Christmas doesn' have to take money.
You can make a gif instead of buying it.
Do something nice
for your mom.
Decorate something in
festive greens and reds.
What do you think?
I already have an idea.
See?
You're a strange fellow.
Who thinks about christmas
in the middle of the summer?
But it just might work!
I hope so.
[Device rings]
we have pinpointed
the cause.
The day before the nice
numbers began to drop all of
the world leaders signed an
agreement that significantly
restricted the authority
parents have over their
own children.
This would suggest that the
government is better suited
to raising children
than their own parents!
Who would believe that?
The result has
been catastrophic!
We are down to twenty-two
percent of children
worldwide lef on the nice list.
Naughtiness is rampant...
And it is growing.
At least we know one
nice little girl.
All elves are on
standby for activation.
I have not yet given
the order to hal toy production.
We still have time to
reverse this trend.
I didn't think I would get this bad.
Did you have any luck?
Everyone is out looking
for the same few jobs.
Too many people with more
skills able to work for less
money than I can.
Maybe dad had better luck.
Maybe he did.
I have something for you.
How exciting.
Come in here.
This is beautiful,
honey, but why...
You and dad have been
gloomy, you need to be
cheered up and christmas
cheers everybody up.
Well, that is true.
It was very thoughtful.
I have a gift for you.
Honey, we can't afford
any gifts right now.
That's why I made it!
I found it on the
floor of your car.
It had lost all of its smell
so I dipped it in some of
your perfume.
I can smell that.
When you drive around
looking for jobs you can
look at that and think abou christmas and be happy.
Every time I look at I I will think of you
and be happy.
Thank you.
I really think
this will help.
Will you help me finish
dad's gift before he gets home?
What are we making him?
I'll show you! He's
gonna love it!
Dad's home!
Are you ready?
Should I plug in the tree?
Sure.
What is going
on here, ladies?
Merry christmas!
I lost a few
months somewhere!
I was thinking tha christmas was half a year away!
Shows how much you know!
Jessica wanted
to cheer us up.
You've both been
really gloomy.
I see.
We have a gift for you.
That was very
thoughtful, jessica.
Does it make you happy, dad?
Very.
I love you, little girl.
I love you too, daddy.
Did you hear back?
They decided to go
with someone else.
Don't worry, you'll
find something.
I know you how
much you wanted it.
I have a gift for you.
Really?
We should celebrate
christmas more often!
My cousin, colleen, in
ireland wants me to come
live with her.
You can't move to ireland!
Why not?
What would you do there?
Guard pots of gold?
It's better than the
figurine department.
You don't enjoy your
apprenticeship?
It stinks.
I'm sure there are other
reasons to stay at the nor--
in our hometown.
What about the hot chocolate
and friends and skating?
I'd like to see
ireland, that's all.
If you left the-- our
hometown wouldn't be as
cheerful anymore.
You didn't even
know me there!
But I would have
noticed that...
If you would have been...
There...
Do you want to
ride in the sleigh?
Are we allowed?
I won't tell anyone. Come on.
Elwood! It worked!
What worked?
They're happy now!
I saw them kiss!
That's great!
Do you want to ride with us?
Sure.
You're the little girl
that saved elwood's life
in the pool!
My name's jessica.
Jessica?
I've never heard
that name before!
Really?
It's pretty common.
It is beautiful.
I like that I starts with a j.
Jennifer starts with a j.
Jennifer?
That's lovely as well.
I'm nora.
I can't think of very many
names that start with n.
That is exactly
why I chose it!
My whole name is elinora.
So, it really starts
with e like most names.
Like elwood.
What do you mean?
Lots of names start with
something other than e!
Not where I come from.
What about donner
and blitz--?
Who?
Donnie and, uh, jus some guys we know...
They're not elv-- everyone.
They are a little
different than us.
I like elwood and elinora.
Thank you.
So, what worked?
What made your
parents happy?
My christmas gifts!
Christmas?
I told elwood how sad
my parents were and he
suggested that I celebrate
christmas with them.
I would never have though about christmas this
time of year!
What a fantastic idea!
That is exactly wha the children need!
What children?
The naughty-- uh...
The not happy children.
You said a lot of kids in
town were unhappy because
there aren't many jobs.
Their parents
don't have jobs.
Exactly.
What do you mean?
That the other kids should
celebrate christmas too?
That's right!
That's a good idea.
It worked for my parents.
I'll tell the other kids.
You are brilliant!
That's exactly what the
kids need to remember
to be nice again!
I forgot!
My parents want you two
to come to dinner
tomorrow night.
How do they know about us?
I told them that elwood
gave me the idea for the
christmas gifts.
They wanted to say thanks.
That is so nice of them!
Sure. We'll come.
Great. We'll eat at six.
All right. See you then.
Jessica...
I'm glad it worked.
What are you guys doing?
Nothing.
None of us are allowed
to play video games.
Or watch tv.
Pool's closed because
someone threw up in it.
Eww.
Now there's nothing to do.
We could go to the library.
No thanks.
We spent all morning
here playing castle
but it got boring.
We've played at this park
our entire lives, that's
what is boring.
I have an idea.
It better be good.
We could have a
christmas pageant.
Why?
We all know who'd win.
Win?
To be miss christmas.
It's not a beauty pageant.
That sounds dumb.
It isn't christmas time.
It would cool us off to
think about christmas.
And if we put it on for our
parents it would make them
happy again.
How?
Christmas makes
everyone happy.
It's sounds pretty lame.
What else is there to do?
Fine.
But if it's dumb...
It won't be.
You can be joseph.
Okay.
I can be mary because
I'm the prettiest.
I'll be a wise man.
You won't be any
good at that.
You'll have to make a beard.
No problem.
We need some more kids for
the other wise men, the
innkeeper, some
shepherds and angels.
We need some animals too.
It sounds like
a lot of work.
If it's too hard for you...
It's not too hard
for me, dummy!
Ben, you get the kids
to play those parts.
Jimmy, you get the gifts for
the wise men to give jesus
and remember your beard.
Sarah, you need a
baby and a manger.
Leslie, you need
some animals.
Are you going
to do anything?
I need to get a
stage and a star.
When are we going
to do the play?
We are just going
to practice today.
We won't be ready for an
audience for quite a while.
Everybody meet back here as
soon as you have everything.
I'm glad you
thought of this.
It is a human custom to
bring gifts when visiting
someone's home.
That's what the
travel book said.
And it is exactly the
spirit we should have!
We should start this
at the north pole.
Hi! Come in!
This is my dad, nick,
and my mom, amy.
And this is elwood and nora.
It is a pleasure
to meet you.
This is for you.
Thank you.
I guess I'll open
it right now.
Oh!
Wow!
Is it a...?
It's a glass eggplant!
Wow.
That will go great in our...
In our living room, dear,
on the coffee table.
That was so
thoughtful of you.
Thank you.
Why don't you take the
eggplant and go into the
living room where you can
admire it and I'll finish
laying out dinner?
Okay?
Can I help you with that?
Sure.
Would you mind helping
me with the corn?
Sure.
So, have you and elwood know
each other a long time?
No.
I've only just me him since being here.
We're from the same town.
And where is that?
Just south of
the north pole!
Canada?
Mmmhmm.
It's just hard getting used
to the temperature change.
The hardest thing to ge used to is the heat.
Are you from up north?
As far north as you can go!
Alaska?
Mmmhmm.
Is your town pretty small?
Not really, there are
thousands and thousands
of--- folks there.
It's a small place
really, quaint.
But you didn't know nora?
Jessica!
But we know jus about everyone here.
I meant that it has
a small town feeling.
Like your town, that is why
I always come here -- so much.
It is very
different from here.
It's bustling, very busy.
And what do you do?
I make toys.
I'm in manufacturing.
Me too.
Our plant closed a few
months ago. Cars.
Toys.
You make toys a the north pole?
In canada, jessica.
We've been over this-
santa doesn't exist.
Actually...
We can go into
the dining room.
The food's on the table.
Let's say grace.
Lord, thank you
for this food.
Please bless amy for
preparing it and please be
with elwood and nora while
they are here visiting.
In jesus' name. Amen.
Why did you do that?
Because we have to
thank god for the food.
Oh...right.
You must be very
proud of jessica.
She is a brave and
thoughtful little girl.
She is a special
little girl.
What is there to do
here to pass the time?
There's hiking and
boating and fishing...
There's a really great amish
furniture and antique store.
You could tour a farm.
We have an archery range.
I love the velve ice cream factory!
Ice cream?
I haven't had ice cream
since I got here!
Which was when?
Four days.
Three.
Still, that's a long
time without ice cream.
You know, it has been a
really long time for me too.
We should go get ice cream
tomorrow for breakfast.
That sounds great.
Ice cream is for dessert!
Really?
Of course.
Ice cream is good
anytime, anyplace.
The place is only 20
minutes from here.
Would you like to
go with us, jessica?
Yeah!
Would that be okay?
That would be fine.
Great, we'll pick you
up around ten tomorrow.
Great.
See you tomorrow, jessica.
Bye!
Bye!
Goodnight.
Well, that was something.
They're nice people.
Probably pretty
normal for humans.
Don't you think?
I like them a lot.
I just hope we can help
jessica stay on the nice list.
That's why I invited her.
Do you rent automobiles?
Rent, sell, buy, smash,
trade, hock, you name it.
Excellent!
For how long?
This morning.
Car, truck, van or suv?
Car.
What size?
Medium.
Economy, compact, mid-sized,
standard, full, premium,
luxury or convertible?
Umm...
Can you say those again?
Do you want to
impress a girl?
Yes.
I've got jus the car for you.
You want a convertible.
Isn't that dangerous?
It's cool.
Girls like them.
This girl is afraid
to go swimming.
Then you don't wan the convertible.
But I still wan to impress her.
Then the luxury car
is the car for you.
Show her that you have money
and style while also being
safe and responsible.
Unless you don't want her
to think you have a lot of
money otherwise she will
expect a bigger diamond.
That's the place I'm a right now, it's not a good
place to be.
I don't think I need luxury.
I am just driving twenty
minutes out of town to tour
an ice cream factory with
this woman and a little girl.
A little girl?
We are helping her.
Going that route, are you?
Any luggage?
To an ice cream factory?
Standard question.
I have to ask.
No luggage.
Are you concerned
about the environment?
What does this have
to do with car rental?
Do you want a hybrid?
Or a normal car?
Normal.
Are you interested in the
rate comparison promotional
plan offer?
Do you want to save
money or don't you care?
I just want a car
for the morning.
I have just the
vehicle for you!
It is one of our standard
size models which will allow
you to enjoy your morning
excursion without spending
too much money.
You won't be cramped into a
tight little space with all
of the people in your party.
You will be driving in
the lap of luxury...
Can you drive this car?
It's tricky because the road
doesn't have that rail in
the middle.
The car can swerve
to either side!
I noticed.
Can you drive this?
Its tricky, that's all.
Elwood...
I've almost go it, it'll be fine.
Huh, this looks important.
I'm ready!
Don't worry, I won't tell my
parents that you don't have
an american
driver's license.
Driving in canada
is different.
Canada?
Do they drive on the other
side of the road there?
Practically.
Let's get some ice
cream, shall we?
Excuse me, when
is the next tour?
They just started.
Would you like to go now
or wait for the next tour?
We'll go now.
Two adults and one child.
How much will that be?
It's free, just go through
that door and you should be
able to catch up
with the tour.
Okay, thank you.
This tastes like home.
Are those for breakfas or the ride home?
I've missed breakfast.
Who eats ice cream
for breakfast?
Are you okay?
Mmm-hmm.
That ice cream must have
really hit the spot?
Definitely.
Definitely.
This was really nice. Thank you.
Jessica is such a nice girl.
I hope she stays nice.
You don't think she could
become naughty, do you?
A lot of children are.
Not jessica.
I hope not but we need to do
something about the rest of
the children in the town.
I don't know.
Santa hasn't given us
any instructions yet.
It's not like we're going to
make the situation worse.
The kids are already
on the naughty list.
I don't know...
Let's return the car.
I'll show you what I mean.
Let's focus on one child.
Which one?
They're all being bad.
That little girl.
Give it to me!
Give it to me! Give it to me!
Okay, you can have it.
It worked!
Now we just need to do
that for the res of the children.
It will take a long time to
help all the children
in the world.
Why did she do that?
It seems our magic
is only temporary.
Let's try on
that little boy.
Our magic seems to make
only one bad action good.
It's hopeless.
Kids! Be nice to each other!
Stop being mean!
Do you want to
do something fun?
Just the two of us?
I'd rather just go
back to my room.
Thanks though.
I'll just hang ou with myself then.
Fun.
What could nora like abou an average elf like me?
Nothing, that's what.
Don't you throw an
egg at my house!
You better run before
I get my hands on you!
I'm gonna tell your
mother, jack mills!
I see you too sammi prizler!
You're going to regre ever raising a hand to my
beautiful bed and breakfast!
Your arm had better
have had a spasm!
If I get my hand on tha sprinkler, henry baker,
you'll be sorry!
We need to do something.
What's the big emergency?
Elwood is sad. We need
to cheer him up!
Why is he sad?
Because he likes nora bu nora doesn't like him back.
How do you know that?
This isn't any
of our business.
We should leave
the poor man alone.
I overheard him
talking to himself.
You were eavesdropping?
More like spying.
Jessica...
It was his idea to celebrate
christmas and tha made us happier.
Now he needs to
be happy too.
How would you like to spread
christmas cheer to elwood?
By making christmas cookies.
Doesn't tha sound good, dad?
That does sound good...
I am sure elwood would
appreciate christmas cookies
regardless of what jessica
thinks she overheard.
I wonder if nora
would like to...
Amy...
...help us bake them?
I am sure elwood would no appreciate any match making
services you think
you need to provide.
I only want everyone else
to be as happy as I am!
Let's find some recipes,
jessica, and we can make
the grocery list.
We'll call nora as soon as
we get back from the store.
Great.
When will the boys be back?
Early afternoon.
Unless elwood hates fishing.
How many people
are we baking for?
The number jus keeps on growing.
We started thinking only
of elwood but it turns ou there are a lot more people
that need to be cheering up.
This is a lo of ingredients.
We got the grocery store to
donate supplies, now we can
bake for 91 families!
That's a lot of cookies!
There are a lot of
people that need jobs.
I am glad to help spread
some christmas cheer!
Do you bake much
for christmas?
You could say that.
I bet you're really good a baking christmas cookies!
There is something a little
more special about christmas
cookies, don't you think?
I'm glad we're making
these for elwood.
Everyone else too!
But especially elwood, he's
feeling a little down.
So the point is
to catch fish?
That's right.
Then you eat them?
Sometimes.
Sometimes you
throw them back.
Why?
Don't you ice
fish in canada?
I guess, bu I've never been.
I haven't been in years.
It is funny, jessica thinks
I'm from the north pole and
you don't even
celebrate christmas.
We celebrate christmas.
But you told jessica tha santa doesn't exist.
We celebrate the birth of
jesus at christmas instead.
You think santa is bad?
Just a distraction.
We want the focus to be
on jesus, not on gifts.
Can you only have
one or the other?
Every family is different.
You and your future wife can
decide all that before you
have kids.
That's a long time from now.
Not if amy has her way.
What?
Nothing.
Nora! Elwood!
This was on the
front porch for you.
For both of you, to share.
You open it, elwood.
Who is it from?
Christmas cookies!
This was on the
porch for me!
Isn't it wonderful?
Celebrating christmas
in the summertime!
Were you a part of this?
The christmas cheer you
started spreading is coming
back to you!
Merry christmas!
Merry christmas.
Are you busy?
Just trying to ge some things done.
What's up?
I need some advice.
I know a secre about someone.
A big secret and I am no sure what I should do.
What kind of secret?
Good? Bad? Serious?
There is a certain person,
actually two people, who are
lying about themselves.
That's a serious accusation.
Have you been following
people again?
Elwood and nora?
I can't keep it a secre anymore; it's too big!
They're elves!
Santa's elves!
What makes you say that?
I heard them!
Elwood, actually, said it.
He called himself
an average elf!
And he can do magic!
You're letting your
imagination carry you away.
You have to admi they are weird.
Remember the glass eggplant?
And nora is afraid of water.
Lots of people are
afraid of water.
She isn't just afraid she
is uncomfortable with I because she is used to ice!
Haven't you
noticed their ears?
There are some strange
looking ears out there.
They eat ice cream
for breakfast.
Elwood can't drive a car and
he said he lives just south
of the north pole.
He meant canada.
Nora told mom they
were from alaska.
She did?
They make toys.
By jove, I think
you're on to something!
Call scotland yard!
Daddy, be serious!
What should we do?
I'll take care of it.
Keep me posted.
You are very brave.
I'm scared to death!
But you're out here anyway.
I am impressed.
The bank sign said
it's 91 degrees today.
I didn't know I could get that hot!
No wonder I'm burning up!
Let's drift for a while.
I'm glad we're no in the caribbean.
Fishing there would
be nice though.
How did your fishing go?
You'll see a dinner tonight.
It doesn't seem right to be
boating and fishing when the
world is falling apart!
I wish we could help
this sweet little town.
We may not be able
to change the kids...
But maybe we could do
something about the jobs!
Do you have an idea?
I have this plant--
uh-oh.
What?
A waterfall.
A waterfall?!
We need to jump. Now.
Do something!
Jump! Now!
I'll drown!
Ahhh!
We're safe!
But stuck.
Nora, but we're still going
to have to get out of the boat.
We're stuck! Please help us!
The water is,
like, three feet deep.
Just get out of
the boat and walk.
I'll protect you.
Are you nervous?
I am still not sure how I
can explain this withou explaining it.
I'm sure you'll
think of something.
I'm excited to
try your fish.
Me too!
Come on in.
Amy and jessica are still
bustling in the kitchen bu they should be done soon.
Great, I'll see
if I can help.
Does that need to
go in the kitchen?
It's what I wanted
to talk to you about.
Let's get comfortable then.
I know the town could use
a new industry and I found
something today tha just might help.
I've never seen anything
like this before.
Try it.
It tastes like...
Peppermint or cinnamon.
It reminds me of
sparkling lights and...
Christmas.
Where did you pick this?
Does that matter?
How do we know
it is healthy?
That there are no long
term effects to eating it?
There's nothing
wrong with it.
How do you know?
We should find ou who it belongs to.
It belongs to you.
What?
I picked them in your fron yard as we were coming up
the steps tonight.
Where'd you get the bowl?
Nora had it with her.
You don't have
to lie any more.
I know the truth about you.
Do you want to
tell me the truth?
Why don't you tell me
what you think you know.
That you work
for the big man.
God?
No.
The president?
No.
Santa?
I thought you didn' believe in santa!
I didn't.
How did you figure
it out then?
So you are?!?!
I knew it!
I had my suspicions bu jessica is the one who
discovered it.
We're ready to eat, boys.
We'll be right in.
Does amy know?
I'm not going to say
anything yet, but you've go a lot of explaining to do.
Lord, thank you for this
food and this evening
with friends.
Please bless and guide our
conversation to your glory.
In jesus christ's
name we pray, amen.
Does every one know now?
Know what?
That nora and
elwood are elves.
We're not...
Nora, would you like fish?
Sure.
Amy, how did you...?
I am a woman, a
wife and a mother.
She has eyes in the
back of her head.
Besides, didn't the two of
you just figure it out only
a few days ago?
You should work for
the fbi or something.
Any other news?
Actually, elwood has an idea
I think you should hear.
About the berry?
Since everyone knows I will
tell you the whole story bu you can't tell anyone
else in town, agreed?
(Together) agreed.
I have this plant at my home
in the north pole that I've
been working on I for about 400 years.
Is it magic?
Not quite that exciting.
I've crossed many differen kinds of plants to give I that unique flavor.
I have some berries with me.
Try some.
This reminds me of my
grandma for some strange reason.
It tastes like
christmas morning!
We used to go to grandma's
on christmas morning.
What are you
thinking of doing?
I could graft a portion of
my plant there would surely
be enough of a demand for
the berry that you could
hire the entire town.
I don't know anything abou growing... Trees? Bushes? Vines?
Vines.
Now we just need to find
someone who knows how.
Mr. Stewart knows how.
Really?
His wife said their dream
was to run a vineyard someday.
I can teach him the care
that is specific to this
plant you can run
the operation.
But you made these berries.
Why should I be the
one to profit from it?
You could grow it yourself
from the north pole.
You could export it and
make a lot of money.
It's too cold.
I have a small
greenhouse at my home.
That's why I only
have one plant.
Besides I like
working for santa.
Amy, what do you think?
It sounds perfect.
You're the best!
The best elf in the world.
And a very good fisherman.
This looks great, amy.
It does look delicious!
Thanks for taking me
out for lunch today.
It's too bad jessica
couldn't eat with us.
She said she had something
important to do.
Do you know what it is?
She said it was a surprise.
Has elwood left yet?
It shouldn' take too long.
All he has to do is
get the berry.
He should be back tomorrow.
Mr. Stewart has already
started converting his
workshop into a greenhouse.
When do you think he'll
start hiring people?
He hopes to start hiring
in the next few months.
A few jobs are better
than none, I guess.
In this town a few
jobs help everyone.
The people nick hires will
hire someone else to fix
their plumbing or get their
hair permed or buy a car.
Really?
What elwood has done is
already helping this town.
He's wonderful, isn't he?
Does he know you think so?
Of course not!
He only thinks of
me as a friend.
I don't know about that.
I've never done anything
important or interesting.
I'm sure you have.
Nope.
Making toys for
santa is important.
I brush dolls' hair.
Oh.
What has gotten
into these children?
I've never seen such bad
behavior, the lot of them!
One problem may be solved
but there is nothing we can
do about the mos important one.
Joan! Am I glad to see you!
I have news!
What is it?
A reliable source
has confirmed...
Yes?
Another company is
coming into town!
But I thought they said tha the likelihood of another
company wanting to come
into our tiny little town
was negligible!
They were wrong!
Did you hear it from
dorothy at the courthouse?
That's it.
She's already processed
the paperwork.
It's going to be a happy
christmas for many families!
You aren't thinking of
celebrating christmas this
summer are you?
And why not?
A new company coming in is
the best christmas news this
town has had in a long time!
Who cares if it is
90 degrees outside?
We'd better star spreading some cheer then!
It's our duty!
Maybe you shouldn' mention dorothy's name.
That goes without saying.
I've have it on the best of
authority that a new plan business is coming in!
Whose authority?
I'm not supposed to...
Shame on you for spreading
idle reports, joan!
Dorothy caudill.
Really?
It's happening.
That is good news.
We'll have jobs soon.
Merry christmas!
Merry christmas to you.
Have you heard
the good news?
There is a new plan coming into town!
We'll all have
jobs by christmas!
Yes, jean just told us!
Wonderful, merry christmas!
Merry christmas!
Merry christmas!
You too!
What are those
supposed to be, robbie?
Horns...he's a reindeer.
Reindeer have antlers and
reindeer weren't at the manger.
I thought this was
a christmas play.
It is a play abou jesus, not santa!
Santa gives gifts
and babies are gifts.
My mom said so.
He's right, jessica.
Everyone knows that jesus
was god's gift to the world.
Santa must have made him.
Everybody stop what you are
doing and come over here!
How many of you think
this a beauty pageant?
It's not.
How many of you think
santa is in this play?
He's not.
This is the story where mary
and joseph ride a donkey a
long way and then they
have a baby in a manger.
Doesn't sound like you
will need all of us then.
We need a lot of people.
There are shepherds and
angels and an innkeeper.
And wise men!
And wise men.
You're being bossy.
I'm in charge.
I should be in charge.
You don't even
know the story!
You don't know
everything, jessica.
We're not dumb.
Let's keep practicing.
I wanted to be in a beauty
pageant not in this dumb play!
This isn't fun.
If I were in charge we
would be playing castle
in here instead.
I quit!
What about your parents?
They need to be cheered up!
Who cares?
I care.
Lexi and I will
do the play then!
The two of us can't do this
whole play by ourselves.
Sorry, jessica.
Where did all the
other children go?
They all quit! Meanies!
They ruined my plan!
They're so...
Don't be mean.
Why not? They're mean
and they deserve it!
I wanted to do something
nice for our parents like
elwood said and spread
christmas cheer but they
ruined everything!
You can do it without them.
A christmas pageant?
I can't be all of the parts!
You could do it with puppets
or some other creative way.
Maybe they need to watch the
play instead of be in it.
You want me to do something
nice for them when they were
just mean to me?
The christmas pagean as a one girl show?
I can help.
That's okay.
I guess I won't need all
this space after all.
You still may need
all of those seats.
Only my parents
will come now.
You may be surprised.
Unless it's an emergency...
The church?
Yes?
The kids just qui jessica's play.
What play?
It was a surprise?
Is she over there now?
She was here putting on a
christmas play with the
other children bu they just quit.
Poor jessica.
She is determined to
spread christmas cheer!
Is she heading home?
I've talked her into doing
the play by herself.
I have an idea of
how we can help...
I don't know
about this, guys.
It's a church.
It's not bad anymore.
We're just going
to have some fun.
Playing castle at the
park is getting old.
But this looks
like a real castle.
Whooo!
Save me!
Save me!
Please prince
charming, help!
Save me!
Oh no!
Oowww!
[Sobbing]
what are you kids doing?
Let's get out of here!
Does this hurt?
Yes!
This?
Yes! Everything hurts!
It must be broken.
I'm going to call
an ambulance.
Do not move.
Here, drink this.
I don't want any.
The ambulance
is on their way.
You are going
to be just fine.
What's your name?
What do you care?
Ben.
Why were you
attacking the church?
I don't have to listen
to adults anymore!
I can do whatever I want.
My parents can' tell me what to do.
My teachers can' tell me what to do!
You can't tell
me what to do!
Why not?
Because parents will get in
trouble if they tell kids
what to do now.
And teachers can't say a kid
did something bad anymore.
Now it's okay to destroy
someone else's property?
I can't get into trouble.
A broken leg hurts worse
than most punishments,
doesn't it?
Rules exist because your
parents and teachers love you.
They want to keep you from
getting hurt or from hurting
somebody else.
No they don't, nobody
cares about kids.
That's why they
passed that new law.
The news said a contract had
been signed by the whole world.
An international agreement?
Only god can command
right and wrong.
No person on this
earth can change that.
Parents and teachers and
everyone else try and help
you understand what is righ and wrong better but they
can't undo or change it.
No one can.
The guys who signed that are
in charge of everything,
aren't they?
Not everything.
So, I can still
get into trouble?
Yes, ben.
In fact, you already are in
trouble, and not jus for tonight,
but for every bad thing
you have ever done.
That stinks.
If that were the end of
the story, it would stink.
But the good news is tha jesus came to earth to take
the punishment for all the
trouble you will ever get into.
So I'm free to go?
Not exactly.
Right and wrong
remain constant.
And even though jesus took
your blame, you must still
deal with the consequences
of your actions.
What do you mean?
Do you want me to
call the police?
That won't be needed.
Here is the young man
who needs your help.
What did you do?
Okay, lay back.
Once you get your cast on,
you and your friends can
come back and clean
everything up.
The church has to be
clean by saturday night!
What happens saturday night?
Jessica's christmas pageant.
Can we be in the play again?
I'm sorry we quit.
What happened to your leg?
I fell...but someone
picked me back up.
We'd better get started.
We have a lot of work to
do before tomorrow night!
Jean!
Are you home?
Yes, honey?
Amy adamson needs you to
help her with something.
For amy? Anything.
She is putting on a little
christmas party tomorrow
night and wondered if you
would help her organize
the details.
A christmas party?
To help cheer everyone up.
This town is going crazy.
I love it!
Of course I would
love to help.
A christmas party in june...
I'll go give her a call.
Is elwood back yet?
He got back about an hour
ago carrying some plant.
Between you and me,
I think he's crazy.
I think he must be.
But I've heard tha geniuses usually are.
Geniuses...
Nora?
If he's not your
husband, he ought to be.
I'll see what I can do.
Nora! It's nice to see you.
You too. Do you have it?
What?
The vine.
Oh, yes. I do.
Great.
Would you like to
take a walk tonight?
You're supposed to meet with
nick and mr. Stewart to
start teaching them.
Oh.
We could take a walk now.
I'd rather do it at night.
I thought we could
walk better then.
I need to help amy decorate
for the christmas party.
She wanted to know if she
could use your berries in a
dessert or two to
introduce them to people.
Sure, I'll get you some.
Maybe some other time then.
For the walk.
Okay.
There has been
a breakthrough.
An entire town full of
children has stopped being
naughty and are back
on the nice list!!!
It is a small town in the
united states called
silver wells, ohio.
What could have happened?
Every elf must repor for deployment.
It is time to
initiate our plan.
What did I miss?
I have no idea.
It doesn't matter!
They're good again!
I had almost lost hope.
Do you think we should go
back to the north pole?
We have a couple more
things to do here first.
I'm glad we could
do this tonight.
Your meeting with nick and
mr. Stewart went quickly.
They're fast learners.
Elwood!
It's beautiful!
It had to be special.
I wanted to ask
you something...
Ask me what?
Are you moving to ireland?
I could never live
outside the north pole.
Neither could i.
I am pleased to welcome
you to silver well's
first ever summertime
christmas pageant!
The pageant tonight was
done entirely by the kids.
They have worked very hard
and done an excellent job.
Please enjoy!
This laundry never
seems to be done!
And I have to wash it with
my hands instead of using a
washing machine so
I am really tired!
[Laughter]
mary, mary!
Be ye not afraid!
For I'm an angel!
Oh, that makes
me feel better.
Can I help you?
You are with child.
You're gonna have a baby!
But I can't have a baby!
I'm a kid!
With god all things
are possible.
Mary!
I know about the baby bu it's okay because an angel
told me to marry you.
You wanna marry me?
In the play!
We have to go to bethlehem.
They are counting on us.
We'd better go ahead
and get married first.
[Laughter]
[knocks on door]
why, hello there
little ones!
Welcome to the busy
beehive bed & breakfast!
I am so happy tha you could come!
Hi, are all your rooms full?
We've asked everyone else
but all their rooms are full.
You came here last?
Hmm. Hmm.
You can sleep in the
barn if you want.
The barn will be good
because my wife is gonna
have a baby tonight.
Next time come here firs then maybe you could sleep
in a bed.
[Laughter]
okay, thanks.
[Laughter]
hallelujah!
A king is born in bethlehem.
Where in bethlehem?
In the barn behind the busy
beehive bed & breakfast.
We should go
there to meet him.
Okay.
Look! A star! It mus be important!
It means a king was born!
We should follow it!
Okay.
Do you think santa
was really there?
I don't know.
We'll have to ask him.
It stopped above that barn.
Let's go in, okay?
Okay.
We need to get our gifts!
Oops!
Let's go in, okay?
Okay.
For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given;
and the government will
be upon his shoulder.
And he shall be called
wonderful, counselor, mighty
god, everlasting father,
prince of peace.
(Together) happy birthday,
baby jesus!
That is one of
my baby dolls!
[Applause]
wow, this tastes
just like christmas.
You did a wonderful job!
You said the
verse perfectly.
Were you in charge
of the whole play?
Yes.
It was done very well.
We've never seen a
play like this before.
Where did you
come up with it?
It's a true story.
I thought it might be.
Can I go get a cookie, mom?
Sure, go ahead.
Would you like something?
Surprise me.
Would you like
something, nora?
Can I just share with you?
Your play turned ou really well, jessica.
I am very impressed.
Thank you, miss addie.
You've already
made my job easier.
You have a wonderful
daughter, nick.
I think so too.
I'll see you in the fall.
Wait a minute, I didn' hire someone to be santa.
I wonder if jean did it?
Let's get a closer look.
He just might be
the real thing.
Can I have everyone's
attention please?
We have one more surprise
left for this evening.
If you will please join
me back in the sanctuary.
Elwood, is that the
real santa claus?
He looks like him.
A lot like him!
Let's get a closer look.
You and elwood did an
excellent job here.
But it wasn't us.
Santa claus!
Jessica adamson, it's
so nice to meet you.
It's nice to mee you too, santa.
I've always wanted
to see you in person.
I've always wanted
to meet you too!
Are you being good
for your parents?
I've been helping elwood and
nora spread christmas cheer!
And you've done a
wonderful job of it!
Why, I've never seen an
entire town celebrate
christmas in june!
We couldn't make
the children nice.
But you have helped these
people in other ways.
Our magic wouldn' work on the children.
Magic can't change hearts.
Only god can do that.
Then what's your job?
I encourage good behavior
in children to help parents
raise their children well.
We didn't believe in you.
Most adults don't.
I really didn' believe in you either.
But you were a
good girl anyway!
That deserves
a special gift.
What would you like
this christmas?
I want elwood and nora!
[Laughter]
I can't give away my elves.
I mean, to visit.
How about during
summer vacation?
That would be fine.
It is settled then, bu you be good for the
rest of the year.
I will, santa.
Merry christmas.
Merry christmas, jessica.
Well, I had better be going.
I have a meeting
I have to go to.
Good job spreading
the christmas cheer.
They only sent one of you?
I'm sorry, sir.
I am all tha could be spared.
It is a pleasure to finally
meet you, mr. Claus.
And what is your
position, young man?
I am the junior
representative from the
state of alaska.
I remember many years ago
when I requested a meeting.
The room was bursting full
of important world leaders.
I'm sorry, sir.
Well, I don' have much to say.
Just send along
this message:
your irresponsible policies
have made a naughty lis that has hovered around five
percent for hundreds of
years and turned it into a
naughty list pushing 90%.
We have managed to find
a way to combat the
consequences of your
agreement but we can only
hope to get the naughty lis down to 60% by christmas.
Children have rights too.
Children should never be
exploited but neither should
they live without rules.
It is the duty of parents to
instruct and discipline them
while they are young so tha when they are older, they
will not deviate into evil.
Unless this resolution is
nullified the naughty lis will significantly outweigh
the nice until the end of time.
Do you understand
what I am saying?
I understand, but I
don't think they will.
If they don't change
their policies they will
understand soon enough.
It might seem odd to people
outside of silver wells tha we are lighting a christmas
tree in june but this tree
celebrates the positive
choices our community has
made these last few weeks.
In the face of economic
hardship and global agenda
we didn't take the low road.
Instead we decided to figh for our beliefs and work for
our livelihood.
The children of this
community have chosen to be
good even though the world told
them it was okay to be bad.
From this day forth a
christmas tree in
silver wells will be lit both a christmas and on today, june
25th, for as long as
anyone here today is alive
to remember this
special summer.
You started our celebration
with this gift.
Would you mind hanging
it on the tree?
Silent night, holy nigh all is calm, all is brigh 'round yon virgin,
mother and child
holy infant so tender
and mild
sleep in heavenly peace
sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy nigh all is calm, all is brigh 'round yon virgin,
mother and child
holy infant so tender
and mild
sleep in heavenly peace
sleep in heavenly peace
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