♪♪
These are the three finalists
for this year's official
Christmas cookie, Santa.
Oh!
Ummm.
This is fabulous
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!
Oh, Patty.
Can you please run this down
to mail room 42?
You got it Santa.
Now, where was I?
Mmm...
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!
- Hey guys! - Sorry I'm late.
- Hi Mom. - You made it.
Are you kidding? I would not
miss this for the world.
Oh, Blake, honey it looks
incredible in here.
Thanks Mom.
Emma even helped.
- No I didn't. - Really?
Well maybe she's
saving all her energy
for the big stocking
hanging ceremony.
This is already way too much.
You guys have gone crazy.
Crazy good?
Nope.
Mom, I put up Dad's
picture if that's okay?
Of course honey.
That's a great spot for it.
That was a really magical
Christmas, wasn't it Em?
- Honey, where are you going? - Upstairs.
- Hey, we're just - getting started.
- I brought home - some marshmallows.
- So what do you say - we put on some music
- And we put the hot - cocoa on the stove?
Christmas isn't magical.
It's just cheap
plastic decorations.
Look, because your
father loved Christmas,
- okay, it's important that - we keep these traditions going
To keep his memory alive.
Well, it's not working.
Emma.
We do this every year.
- We put up these decorations and - pretend like everything is okay,
Like Dad's still here.
But he's not.
And putting up some
stupid decorations
isn't going to bring him back.
Hey, I love decorations.
It's because you don't remember.
Hey hey, that's enough.
Look I am trying very...
Emma Mary, get back
here right now.
Mom?
Can I write my
letter to Santa now?
Of course you can honey.
That's a great idea.
Emma's starting to forget.
And Blake, he never
even had the chance.
I just wish the kids
could have known you better.
I wish we had a
little more time.
Will it ever be magical again?
♪♪
(sighs)
I love the smell of
wishes in the morning.
Mindy, you're holding us up.
- We've already catalogued - that request.
- Do we really need - to check it twice?
- These aren't requests, - they're wishes.
- Each one of these letters - comes from a human.
Do you realize that?
This is a human and this is
a human, and this is a human.
Humans and their wishes
- are of the greatest - importance to us Elves.
It's their happiness
in our hands.
- You're stepping on that - human's happiness.
Ahhh!
Thomas in Carlton wants
a toy fire truck.
Fire truck for Thomas
in Carlton. Check.
I can make amazing
toy fire trucks.
- I should have been - placed in...
BOTH: In the Builders' Workshop.
We know.
Well both of my...
- Both of your parents - are toy builders.
And I got...
- The best grades in this year's - toy building exams.
- We get it. - You don't like the Mailroom.
- I know you'd rather be - building right now,
But it's just as important
that we open these letters
and get these wishes right.
All of these humans
are depending on us.
I guess you're right.
Looks like Brandon Little
wants a turtleneck.
- Mmm... - Okay.
It's not that I don't
like the Mailroom.
It's, it's, it's just that...
It's that you hate it.
- Sorry Sammy. - I know you love the Mailroom.
It's the best place ever.
Oh.
A special letter.
- We don't see many of - those these days.
What is it?
- I though you didn't care - for the mail.
Of course I care for the mail.
If we didn't have mail
- then us builders wouldn't - know what to build.
It's a letter to
Santa from an adult.
An adult?
What's so special about that?
- Don't they send - letters every year?
Nope. Humans stop writing
letters to Santa
once they hit their teen years.
Why?
Don't know.
Humans can be funny
in that way, I guess.
That's so silly.
Why wouldn't you want gifts?
I know a lot about humans, and
yes they can be pretty silly.
- I've heard that only some - of them have dogs as pets.
- If you were a human, wouldn't - you have like a hundred dogs?
Totally.
- Wouldn't you want - a hundred dogs Mindy?
What?
What do we have next Sammy?
Ah, letters to Santa from...
Minnedoza.
(knock at door)
Hi everybody, just checking in.
We're getting through
the mail in record time.
Hi George. Why was I
assigned to the Mailroom?
I'm not sure.
- Santa's got a lot - on his mind right now.
Pre-Christmas jitters perhaps.
You can apply for Builder
again next year.
Next year?
- I have to sort letters - for a whole...
Tomorrow is Christmas
Eve, Mindy.
- So there's - lots to be done.
So for now, you all must get
to work in your placements.
With pleasure.
Hey, who likes impressions?
Check this out.
Ho Ho Ho.
You're Santa Claus.
- Check it out, Mindy. - He's Santa Claus.
Hey Sammy, heads up.
Delivery for Miss Mindy.
Come on Mindy, it's your turn.
Phewwww!
ALL: Noooooo!
Merry day-of-the-eve
before Christmas Eve, George.
- Uh. - Yes, same to you.
- Please remember that - Vixen's carrots
Should be steamed not boiled,
and Comet's carrot cake
should be gluten free.
Way ahead of you, sir.
Thank you, Richard.
Good morning Benny.
- Seems like Christmas - is getting close to Full Cheer.
George, just the man
I've been waiting for.
Now you hold on just a second.
- Ah. - Here we are.
It's the recipe to
Santa's Secret Christmas cake.
- How did you know - I was going to ask you for that?
Ah yes, you're the Elf
with all the answers.
This is a picture of a dog
wearing sunglasses.
I do misplace
the answers sometimes.
No need to rush, Benny.
- I'll swing by later - to pick up that recipe.
Did you maybe want the recipe to
twice cooked chestnuts instead?
So what do you say
we all go
for a little drive after this?
I have a few wreaths to deliver,
but then I thought maybe
the three of us could go skating
after at City Hall.
Yeah, sure.
Pass.
- Or we could watch - a movie together.
Em, are you feeling okay?
- I thought painting - was your favorite.
May I be excused?
I have homework.
- Well, actually, no. - Not yet.
I have a little something
to give you both.
It's a present.
- It arrived today, - but it's not for Christmas.
It's just a little
something that
your Dad and I thought you
would both really like.
Can we get it now?
- Yes, you can get it now. - But first I need both of you
To close your eyes.
I'm not closing my eyes.
Just for a second, close 'em.
Can we open them?
Okay, open up.
(barking)
Awwww!
It's so cute.
Is that for real?
Yes it's for real.
Can we keep him?
- Of course, he's part - of the family now.
- Em, what do you think - we should we name him?
This is so lame.
You can't replace
Dad with a dog.
Don't worry, Mom.
I'll still take care of him
forever and be his best friend.
Great honey, well...
I have to get going
before it's too late, okay?
Well, can the dog and I come?
We could show him around town.
- I'm sure he'd love - to see the Christmas lights.
I think that's a great idea.
Go get your boots on.
Sir,
are you working on
the Heknows machine again?
Not to worry.
I'm just trying to make some
improvements to this old thing.
Could you please
hand me the hammer?
This old thing has been showing
us who's been naughty or nice
for the past few hundred years.
With all due respect,
- if it ain't broke, - don't tinker with it.
Christmas as we know it
is changing.
We must adapt, dear George.
Don't you see it?
We're getting more letters,
giving more toys.
It's busy, but I guarantee
with the help of the Junior
Elf Interns this afternoon,
all orders will be fulfilled and
ready to fly by tomorrow night.
Wishes.
They are someone's
wishes, not orders.
Oh yes yes, of course.
As long as our Wishers
get what they want.
Yes, but are they getting
what they actually need?
Happiness levels are way down.
Getting what you want
doesn't make you happy
if you don't have what you need.
Toys aren't the only answer.
If only there were a way
for us to really know
what humans need.
Mighty mistletoe.
What do we do?
We are in so much trouble.
So much.
Okay guys, we are
three smart Elves,
we can figure this out.
Has this ever happened before?
Never.
Maybe we should just tell Santa.
He'll know what to do, right?
Yeah, we should tell Santa.
No, wait.
- We need to try to figure - this out by ourselves.
Mindy, I know you're
a great builder and all,
- but there are even - things you can't fix.
Just let me think.
We should tell someone.
Maybe George,
he's Santa's right hand Elf.
I got it.
(snoring)
Coast is clear.
(snoring)
Guys.
Focus.
Ahem.
Um, excuse me.
Benny?
Wha...
Yes?
You have a...
Oh, yes.
I know.
Christmas cake.
Benny.
I need to talk to you.
Right.
I've been expecting you.
You have?
I know what you want to ask me.
You do?
You want to know why
Santa put you in the Mailroom
rather than the
Builders' Workshop.
Well obviously Santa
made a mistake.
A mistake, you say?
Hmmm.
CAM:
Santa's Mistake Book!
(coughing)
Ah.
Just as I thought.
- It's empty.
- But?
Mistakes don't happen
at the North Pole.
I don't know
why we even have the book.
How'd you know she was
put in the Mailroom?
Wait. Are you the Elf
with all the answers?
Yes.
Who are you?
Classic.
Can I ask you a question?
- Those who ask - the right questions
Will find the right answers.
- Do you know where - the puppies are at?
I really wanted to meet one.
Cam, not now.
Mindy?
George.
Christmas cake.
Thank you Benny.
Mindy, what are you three
doing here?
- Everything alright - in the Mailroom?
Of course everything's
alright in the Mailroom.
Why do you ask?
Because you're here,
and not there.
We're just taking a break,
and hanging out with
our old friend, Remmy.
Benny.
- Maybe I should just - take a quick peek.
BOTH: Nooo!
Ah, everything's alright
in there, promise.
We were just
stretching our legs.
- Very well then. - Carry on.
Still lots of work for us to do.
We Elves don't rest until this
Wish-O-Meter is at 100 percent.
That's strange.
The Wish-O-Meter seems
to have moved backwards.
Moved backwards?
Odd.
That can't be.
George did you forget
your glasses again?
You're probably right Mindy.
Very well then, carry on.
Oh, and Mindy.
Ah ha.
About the Mailroom.
I know you wanted to be placed
in the Builders' Workshop,
but I think you will
excel in mail.
We're Time Elves and
there's no time.
Santa has to leave early now and
were still not at full cheer.
No time.
Not a full cheer?
Christmas is ruined.
We should have been Mail Elves.
I think I'm gonna
have an Elf attack.
Andy, do your Elf dance.
That always calms you down.
Okay.
I'm an Elf and this
is my Elf dance.
(beatbox Christmas music)
That's what I'm talking about.
Will you two stop dancing?
We don't have time for dancing.
(beatbox Christmas music)
As I was saying,
mistakes don't happen
at the North Pole.
Yeah, but what if they did?
But, we are just curious.
Because we have all of those
letters in that Mailroom,
every last one.
And everything is going great.
Let me see.
Okay.
Here we go.
"If wishes are not heard,
they cannot be
fulfilled."
"Those humans whose
wishes are unfulfilled
would stop believing..."
Ah, here's the good stuff.
"If humans stop believing
in the magic of Christmas
it will inevitably lead
- to the end of Christmas - itself."
Oh boy.
Good thing that's not happening.
Cookie?
- I can't believe - that just happened.
Christmas is not ruined yet.
Not even close.
- CAM: - This is bad.
So bad.
Don't worry, we can fix this.
- Did you see the Wish-O-Meter? - It went backwards.
Backwards.
- And when those letters - landed in the fireplace
They must've vanished.
Vanished.
- And if we can't - find all of them,
- It could be the end - of Christmas altogether.
Lose Christmas.
I know.
Let's try to calm down.
Calm down?
We just lost
an entire town's wishes.
No, no need to do that.
- We need to think - of the positive here.
We've just misplaced
a few letters.
We were expecting 48 letters.
That's 48 wishes gone.
But compared to a few million
others that we didn't lose,
that's not so bad, right?
Right.
Not right.
Those poor people
from Minnedoza.
We'll never find out
what their wishes were.
Wait.
Sammy, that name,
Minnedoza.
That's where the wishes
came from, right?
Right.
- And all of Minnedoza's Christmas - letters came from that tube.
Yeah.
And we don't necessarily
need their letters,
we just need their wishes.
Wait. I think I know what
you're thinking
and I don't think I like it.
What is she thinking?
We need to get the wishes
straight from the source.
The humans?
Exactly.
We just go to Minnedoza,
- we ask the humans - what they want for Christmas,
- And then we report - them back here.
Problem solved.
Are you kidding me?
Oh, Elves can't just leave the
North Pole without permission.
And they certainly can't
interact with humans.
That's gotta be breaking
at least five Elf codes.
It's better than doing nothing
- and causing - the end of Christmas.
- Is anyone else starting - to see sugar plums
Dancing around their heads?
Maybe it's best
if you stay here.
- You can keep things running - smoothly in the Mailroom.
We'll pretend to be humans.
Yes, but you have to blend in.
If anyone finds out you're Elves
and you've lost
the town's wishes,
it could cause Christmas chaos.
Hey you're talking
to the Human Expert here.
- I bet I can find - some stuff like this
In the Clothing Createatorium.
Wow.
This may actually work.
You totally look like humans.
Minn-e-doza, here we come.
Let's roll.
Just let me build this first.
Jingle walkie-talkies.
Okay so all I need to do
is reverse the direction
of the delivery mechanism.
There.
Oh, and one more thing.
Here, Sammy.
Jingle walkie-talkies.
- We can use them to relay - the wishes back to you,
- So you can give them - to the Builders.
Testing, testing -
one, two, three.
Did you hear that?
Yes.
- Cool. - They work.
This is going to be a long trip.
Looks like we made it.
Mighty mistletoe.
Look at all those humans.
- Ow, you're stepping - on my foot.
What's your foot
doing under my foot?
What do we say?
What should we say?
Oh, hi little girl.
Give us your wishes.
A hug. I've read about
those in human-studies.
A hug is one of human's
most treasured greetings.
Huh, that's interesting.
I hope that we get some hugs.
We gotta get out there, Sammy.
We can't just sit in here and
wait for humans to come to us.
Rolling snowballs!
It's a dog, it's a real dog.
- Okay, enough. - Focus.
End of Christmas, remember?
Right.
But that kid, with the dog.
That's our first wish.
Excuse us, normal human
beings coming through.
Why is everybody looking at us?
- I don't know. - Let me check my human textbook.
Awkward book pose.
I saw something about
this on the news.
Some new trend...
time travel challenge?
- Oh. - Sorry.
Hello?
A greeting.
That was a success.
This is ridiculous.
That textbook of yours
must be out of date.
Girl, that's whack.
Stick to the plan.
Let's get this kid's wish.
Do you like the snow?
I love the snow.
Uh, hello fellow tiny human.
Whoops
How'd you do that?
Do what?
That was awesome.
- You've never seen - a handshake before?
No, you moved in super speed.
Super speed?
I don't think so.
That's impossible.
- Hello. - Is that a dog?
I always wanted to meet a dog.
Who are you guys?
Why are you dressed like Elves?
We're not dressed like Elves.
We're dressed like human kids.
Okay, no human kid
talks like that.
Or moves that fast.
- I don't know what - you think you saw,
- But we're going - to need you to forget
- That you saw what - you think you saw.
No I can't.
I saw that.
SAMMY:
North Pole to Mindy.
Did you make it?
Please let me know.
North Pole?
What, are you actual Elves?
What are you doing here?
We can't tell you.
If anyone found out
that we've lost the whole
town's Christmas wishes,
there could be Christmas chaos.
Cam.
Shhhhh!
No way.
You lost all our wishes?
Well we didn't
necessarily lose them,
we just don't know
where they are.
So you need to go around town
and get everybody's wishes?
- Ha. - That's so cool.
Well, it's not exactly
an ideal situation for us.
- So, if you could just tell us - your Christmas wish,
We'll be on our way.
Let me help you.
Oh no.
I can help you.
It's a pretty small town
and I know everyone in it.
At least the kids anyhow.
- We could probably - use the help.
And he probably knows a lot
about humans cuz, well...
I'm Blake Williams, and I
asked Santa for a new bike.
There.
That's one wish off your list.
Sammy, we've got our first wish.
- And we've got some human help. - Yes.
- I'll go tell my Mom that - I'm going to walk the dog home.
And, we need to get
you some new clothes.
C'mon.
Sammy.
- Working up a sweat, - processing those letters I see.
Oh, yes sir.
Where are the others?
Others?
The other... letters
are right here.
These last bags
of wishes that we have
here in the Mailroom
at this present moment.
I meant Mindy and Cam.
Where are they?
Mindy and Cam?
Where are they?
They...
are...
where?
Is it hot in here?
Yes, I suppose it
is a little stuffy.
It is hot in here.
So, therefore, Mindy and Cam
they just slid out, stepped out,
to get some air
to breathe that is cold.
Okay.
Very well.
Breaks are certainly permitted.
- You look like you could - use one yourself, Sammy.
Ha.
- Just be sure - that the three of you
Work at a good pace
when they return.
You know we will.
(barking)
Wow.
- Well, my mom and I decorated - this whole place.
We went kind of Christmas
crazy this year.
C'mon.
This is a Christmas tree.
Woooh.
- Did your sister help - you decorate it?
- Nah. - She's a bit of a Scrooge.
What's a Scrooge?
- It's someone who doesn't - like Christmas.
There are humans
who don't like Christmas?
You must like Christmas, right?
Are you kidding?
I love Christmas.
- That's what Christmas - looks like.
And check this out.
Smell that?
- That's what Christmas - smells like.
Christmas smells like
those candles we make
back in the North Pole.
Follow me.
- MINDY: - Is that a Christmas tree?
Hello?
- (laughs) - Christmas tree.
That one isn't decorated
- because it's for - the winter fair tomorrow.
My Mom and I decorate
- the whole Community Centre - with all this stuff.
You decorate with socks?
Father Christmas.
Look at this tool box.
Woaah.
What does this have in here?
That was my Dad's.
We don't really use it anymore.
My Mom doesn't want to go
through his stuff anymore
cuz he passed away.
Passed away?
- Oh, ah. - He died.
Six years ago.
That's so sad.
Yeah.
I don't really remember him
because I was pretty young
but I still miss him.
He was a great Dad.
At least, that's what
people always tell me.
Here, you'd like this.
What have you done to Santa?
- No, it's not the - real Santa suit.
- Humans have this - tradition at Christmas
Where they sometimes
dress up as Santa.
- CAM: - That's pretty weird.
- My Dad used to wear this suit - every Christmas Eve
- At the Winter Wonderland - and perform
- The Night Before Christmas - for the whole town.
See?
The Night Before Christmas.
That's his handwriting.
Cool.
I don't remember him
ever performing it,
but it must have
been pretty special.
(car sounds from outside)
- Oh no, we weren't - supposed to be in here.
My Mom's home.
Ah, clean.
We're on it.
Ah, that way.
Blake?
- BLAKE: - Hi Mom.
That was close.
You guys okay?
We can organize this
for you if you like.
It'll take seven seconds.
No, that's okay. Here.
- Just take these. - It will help you blend in.
Are you sure?
Well, let's go
collect some wishes.
- We can't go out now, - it's getting late.
Kids will be going to bed soon.
- Then we'll sneak into their - rooms and wake them up.
That's not a very good idea.
- You guys don't know much - about humans, do you?
Come to school with me tomorrow
- and we can get all - the wishes at once.
But tomorrow night
is Christmas Eve.
That's not going
to leave us much time.
I've seen how fast you
guys move. We'll be fine.
Mom!
Time to go.
Moo Cow.
- Look what I found, Mindy. - Moo Cow.
You know Moo Cow?
- Of course, we make them - in the North Pole.
Wanna play?
- I already know - all of the cards off by heart.
I'll win too quickly.
It's not about winning.
- It's about being silly - and having fun.
I don't get it.
- It's all about making - the other person laugh.
So, I pick a card.
Here we go.
Are you okay?
I'll give you another clue.
Oooo ooo ooo ooh!
- Oh, oh! - You're a monkey.
That's it.
And I get two points
and the next person goes.
I wanna go next.
Um... A fish?
Benny?
An angry fish?
A Santa Claus?
Ummm...
I'm an elephant, guys.
- BLAKE: - That's the craziest
Elephant I've ever seen.
(knock on the door)
- Blake, - what's going on in there?
- That's my sister. - Hide!
What?
Open the door.
- No, just duck down.
- Quack, quack, quack!
- No, I don't mean - be a duck, just...
Never mind.
- Hey, Em. - What's up?
What's going on in there?
- I'm not leaving - until you tell me.
We were just playing Moo Cow,
- I was... I was just - playing Moo Cow.
- You can't play - that game by yourself.
You totally can.
I heard people laughing.
I was laughing at myself.
I did something hilarious.
You wanna see the face
I discovered in the mirror?
- A cramp. - I'm getting a cramp.
I can't be a duck
back here any more.
Ah!
There's too much clutter.
You're so weird.
(noise)
Okay, what's going on?
That was just the dog.
(barking)
Oh hey, how'd you get out here?
No way.
- Now I definitely know - something's going on.
Do you have a girl in here?
No, why would I have
a girl in here?
(sneeze)
Thanks for stopping by...
- Tell me the truth - or I'll tell Mom.
Fine.
- I have two Elves in here - from the North Pole
- And they lost all - the letters from Minnedoza
And now they need my help.
- Oh, come on. - That's the truth.
Grow up.
Hey, what in the world
is going on in here?
Blake you cleaned?
He's been acting so weird.
So what, is a person not
allowed to laugh and have fun?
- Remember when you - used to do that?
Okay, okay that's enough.
It's dinner time.
I like this game.
♪♪
So you're my friends visiting
from up North for Christmas.
Got it?
I'm nervous.
It's okay, you'll be fine.
Just try to act natural.
No hugging.
Right.
- Humans need so many - Christmas hugs
- That I won't be able - to do it alone.
- We'll have to form - a team of huggers.
Just say hi.
Hi.
Stop hugging everyone.
But he had his earmuffs on,
he couldn't hear my Hi.
Cam focus.
We need to get these wishes.
Okay, hands in, on three...
One, two three...
- Wishes! - Candy Canes!
(indistinct chatter)
That's a pretty cool microscope.
Yeah, it's alright I guess.
You probably want one
for yourself right?
No, not really.
Maybe you asked
Santa for one?
I don't really like
science that much.
Bunsen burner?
No.
Beakers?
No.
A funnel?
No.
A petri dish?
Not really.
A periodic table poster?
No.
Test tubes?
I really just want a new guitar.
Ahhh, that was my next guess.
- And last year I asked - for a goldfish,
- Which seemed like a pretty - good idea at the time.
- Yes but... - But it was nowhere near as bad
- As the train set - incident of 2012.
- So you can probably understand - why I have some hesitation to...
- Oh, Dasher! - I've got to go.
- But I'd really love - to quickly hear
- Exactly what you asked - Santa for before I go...
Well I...
(flute)
Hey!
- Oops! - Sorry.
I was just so wrapped up
- in writing - my last minute letter to Santa.
Do you want in on this?
- I can jot your wish down - on here with mine if you like.
- Well, I already wrote - my letter to Santa.
- Well, it can't hurt - to tell him twice.
Well I guess so.
Okay.
- And that's why we should - be giving reindeer
Leafy greens instead of carrots.
Any questions?
- Where'd you get this - bogus information?
What do you want for Christmas?
Umm..
My stomach!
It aches!
I think I ate too many
of those pizza pies.
That looks like it hurts.
- Yeah. - And can you believe it?
- I just asked for a new - hockey stick for Christmas.
That's great.
I mean... bummer.
Yeah, thanks man.
(amplifier hum)
Umm, excuse me.
Hello.
- Why, why aren't you - looking at me?
- I'm talking to you. - What device is that?
Um... Okay... hello.
(laughing)
It's fine I got this.
'Anyone who tells me what
they want for Christmas
will get a candy cane!'
And... send.
What?
(notification sound)
(phone beep)
That's five easy wishes.
- I hope you have - a lot of candy canes.
Oh boy.
I already told you I didn't ask
Santa for any stupid presents.
- Now could you please - get your weird friends
To stop following me around?
It's mortifying.
- What? - Who's following you?
Is that my sweater?
- MINDY: - Do you think
She's on to us?
- CAM: - No way.
Hey Sammy, yeah it's me.
So Clara, she wants a doll.
And Jim, he wants
a train set. Over.
Can you believe it?
- We have almost all - of our wishes.
Don't get too excited.
We've still got a few to go.
- Hey! - Wait!
Tell me...
Sugar plums!
We haven't gotten his wish yet.
- Don't worry, he'll be at - the Winter Wonderland tonight.
The whole town will be.
Can we come too?
That's kinda what
I was thinking. C'mon.
♪♪
- Okay guys. - I've done all I can do up here.
You have nine left.
GEORGE: Very well, then.
Carry on.
Everything alright
in the Mailroom?
Oh no!
What am I going to do now?
Father Christmas!
(bang on door)
Mindy?
- (Sammy in Mindy voice) - Yes?
- Mindy? - Is that you?
(Sammy in Mindy voice)
Yes, it's me. Hi George.
- (Sammy in Cam voice) - Hey George.
- (Sammy) - Hi.
Umm...
Hello everyone.
May I come in?
- (Sammy) - Oh, is it locked?
We'd love to let you in,
- but we're just working - so hard in here.
Our hands are full.
I'm just doing my rounds,
you know, checking in.
We're close to departure time.
(Sammy) Everything
is going great.
- (Sammy in Cam voice) Oh look. - This person wants a hamster.
- (Sammy in Mindy voice) - I wish I was building a hamster.
(Sammy) Will you two
stop horsing around?
It's Christmas Eve.
- And poor George - has better things to do
Than to check in on us.
(Mindy on walkie talkie)
Hey Sammy. We're headed
to the Winter Wonderland
- to get the final - few wishes. Over.
You... You're going where now?
♪♪
BLAKE: Hey Mom.
Sorry I'm late.
Oh, not to worry.
Hello.
These are my new
friends, Cam and Mindy.
- Hi. - Hi Mom.
(laughing)
They're really good at helping.
- I was wondering if they - could help us set up?
Many hands make light work.
- Why don't the three of you - help me decorate
The Christmas tree, okay?
Oh... Look.
This is one of my favorites.
Your Dad gave this to me
on one of our very first
Christmases together.
Wow, it's beautiful.
- What would you like - for Christmas this year?
All I want is for Christmas
to feel like Christmas.
So, how did the
three of you meet?
CAM:
Uh... school?
- BLAKE: - Yes, school.
Oh.
Wow!
You are good helpers.
Thank you.
We know.
It looks beautiful.
But just remember,
take your time, guys.
- One of the best things - about Christmas decorations
Is putting them up.
♪♪
Okay I think we are
all ready to go here.
- Great, I'm just going - to do a quick sound check
And then we'll open the doors.
Okay, is everybody ready?
- It's almost time - to open the doors.
ALL: Ready.
- Blake, I think you should - do the honours this year.
Cue the lights!
This is what Christmas
feels like.
Wow.
Places people, places!
- Oh, here we go. - Have fun guys.
ALL: Thanks Mom!
Okay, eight more wishes
then we're done.
Save Christmas, let's go.
♪♪
(indistinct chatter)
That's what I asked
Santa for too.
I totally get it. Moo Cow is
the best game I've ever played.
Mine's delicious.
It is delicious.
Careful, it's hot.
Rolling snowballs, that is hot.
Anyone for seconds?
I could really use a new camera.
Well, that's a great gift.
- Well, it was nice meeting you - but I should be...
Wait, I haven't even
taken your picture yet.
Oh.
Mind just taking your
hat off? Thanks.
- Perfect. - Merry Christmas, Mindy.
And we've got a new
camera for Nicole.
- Katie and Sarah - both want Moo Cow,
- Bret wants a puzzle, - Chris wants new boots,
- Everyone's having a great time, - have you tried
The hot chocolate?
- It's really good, - and Christmas is fun.
Hey Sammy,
did you hear all that?
Snowstorm moving in.
Listen.
- Santa's sleigh needs - to depart much earlier
- So he can deliver - the gifts
- Safely. - I need to know...
We need those last few wishes.
Fast.
Oh um, okay, new plan.
What in the world are you
two Elves doing out here?
- And why aren't you - in full costume yet?
- It's nearly show time. - We're not...
No time for excuses.
You are on in five.
- Now take off those sweaters and - I'll put them with the others.
And please be careful
with those plastic ears.
Daniel has somehow managed
to go through two pairs already.
We're not even part
of the show.
(clapping)
(crowd laughs)
♪♪
Try to follow along.
Um, got him, got her,
yes, yes, yes...
(clapping)
Hi, I don't think we've met.
I'm Mindy.
- Excuse me. - I'm prancing here!
I'm a snowflake.
- What would you like - for Christmas?
I can't tell you.
Why not?
Because I only tell Santa.
(imitating little girl)
Because I only tell Santa.
Here comes Santa Claus.
No, that's the next song.
Oh, sorry.
Keep on jingle bell-ing.
C'mon.
- Blake, we need your - Dad's Santa suit
- So you can dress up - as Santa tonight.
- Humans can't resist telling - Santa their wishes.
But it's too big.
Don't worry, I can fix it.
- And it's at home, - in the basement.
- Not a problem. - It's only a few blocks.
I'll be back in a jiffy.
Hey.
You gonna eat that?
Santa suit.
Ah tool box, handy.
Handy full of letters.
Safety pins.
Clothes pins.
More stuffing.
I'm gonna burst.
Don't worry,
you look very jolly.
Just with a few Ho Ho Ho's,
you'll be good to go.
How are you holding up Laura?
- I know Christmas is always - tough for you guys.
We're doing okay.
Thank you, thank you both.
The kids are doing alright?
- I haven't seen Emma - here anywhere.
Oh no, she's here somewhere.
Well you know
she's thirteen so...
- I remember being - thirteen.
It must be so hard without John.
Do want any more
casseroles or anything?
You know what?
No, I don't.
Thank you.
It's been six years.
And you're absolutely right,
it's been really hard.
And I miss John more than
I ever thought possible.
And Emma says
she hates Christmas.
But I think she's just
really hurting inside
because she misses him too,
you know
and, Blake, my little one,
he loves Christmas,
- he loves everything about it - just like his Dad.
I question myself
every single day,
- because I wonder how - I'm going to give those kids
A joyous, happy
Christmas when I'm sad?
You know so, I cry
most nights because
I realize that these kids
didn't just lose a father,
they lost their Christmas too.
Laura...
- So no, no, but not any more. Not - for anymore Christmases to come.
And you know why? You know
why, because love prevails.
- Right? - Love conquers all,
And even though
John is no longer with us,
his love is still
very much with us.
It is. I feel it every
single day, I do.
- So we are going to be fine, - we're gonna be more than fine.
And I hope you are too.
So have a Merry Christmas
Brent and Sandra.
I guess she doesn't need
any more casseroles.
I think you put too
much cheese on them.
- People don't like - that much cheese.
And that's what I
want for Christmas.
Okay, Merry Christmas.
We did it!
(singing) And it's Merry
Christmas everyone!
Why are we jumping up and down?
We saved Christmas.
Yeah, hey Sammy.
We did it.
Megan wants skates.
Guys there's still
one wish left.
One left?
That should be it.
How?
We got everybody in town.
Sammy, could you help us track
down whoever's wish that was?
No.
But I think I might
know who might know.
Mindy, I think I need to change.
Mindy.
Are you there?
I shouldn't have been wearing
this in the first place.
I think I need to put it back.
Guys, are you listening?
Mhm, what was that?
I need help with the suit.
But it's just a costume.
What's the rush?
Sammy to Mindy.
This is urgent.
- You guys will never be able - to save Christmas.
You still don't
even understand it.
Hey Blake.
Was that anger?
We gotta talk to him.
There's still one more wish.
You go get it.
I'll talk to Blake.
- Mindy!
- What?
You are not going
to believe this.
Two letters were sent
from 326 Carroll Street.
326 Carroll Street?
Blake's house.
That can't be possible.
Blake only asked for a new bike
and his sister said she didn't
send any letters this year.
Mindy, you have to hurry.
Santa is leaving any minute.
Okay, I'll try my best.
But you have to stall Santa.
Buy us some time.
Rolling snowballs.
Emma, I need to talk
to you for a quick sec.
Emma, please. I'm sorry I
lost your wish. I really am.
Don't take it personally.
- I don't really care - about any of those letters.
But I was wrong.
Holly jolly I was wrong.
- But I can still fix this. - I want to make things right.
- Please, I just know the letter - came from your house.
I just need you to...
I didn't write a letter
to Santa this year.
I haven't written one
since my Dad died.
Don't you get it?
I don't have any wishes.
But you must.
Every human being
has at least one wish.
We take wishes very seriously
up at the North Pole.
- Blake was telling - the truth, wasn't he?
You're a real Elf.
Emma, please.
But yes, yes I am.
- And if I don't fulfill - this last wish,
- Then you'll completely - stop believing.
- And if one human stops believing - in the magic of Christmas
Then it doesn't get carried on.
- And before you know it there - will be no believers
- And it's - the end of Christmas.
- And I still don't totally - understand Christmas.
But I know neither
of us want it to end.
I'm sorry.
I didn't write a letter
to Santa this year.
But I think I know who did.
- You? - No.
- Blake? - No.
- You? - No.
Your dog!
No, my Mom.
She's been talking about how
all she wants is for us
to be a family again,
to be happy.
Whatever that means.
I can't build that
in a Workshop.
Santa, wait.
Hi, Mr. Claus. Uh, you
look jolly this evening.
Your sleigh awaits, sir.
Santa, wait.
Mindy, Cam and I, we lost
a whole bag of letters.
A town called Minnedoza, poof!
And Mindy and Cam
they travelled backwards
through the mail system,
- and they've disguised - themselves as human kids.
- And they've gone around - talking to humans kids
- And finding out - about their wishes
And then relaying
the message back
so we can make it come true.
I know.
Isn't it wonderful?
You knew?
I see you are not freaking out
about this as much as I am.
There's still one wish left.
Santa, I must insist
you leave now.
Or you jeopardize Christmas
for the entire world.
All right, George.
Time to fly.
Santa, wait.
What should we do?
What's that supposed to mean?
- MINDY: - Blake's Mom!
Hey Mindy.
Em, I'm so glad you made it.
So, are you guys having fun?
Yeah, yeah, uh...
Mom, did you write a letter
to Santa this year?
How'd you know that?
What present did you wish for?
No, no, I didn't
ask for a present.
It was just more of a...
silly wish.
I just wanted my family
to be happy for Christmas.
- Mindy, I'm sorry. - I tried everything.
- I couldn't stop him. - We're too late.
Sammy, it's okay.
I found the last wish.
It's Blake's Mom.
She just wants her family
to be happy again for Christmas.
We can't make that here.
Then I'll have to make it here.
I just need to figure out a way.
Are you sure she just
doesn't want a pair of socks?
Everyone loves socks.
Blake?
Just go away.
I can't get him to come out.
- I've tried every trick - in the Human Studies book.
Blake, open up.
I did not try that.
I can't remember.
Can't remember what?
Dad.
I can't remember Dad.
What was it like when he was
up on stage reading the poem
in front of the whole town?
It was amazing.
Blake, the last wish,
it was your Mom's.
Mom wrote a letter?
- Yeah, but Santa's already left - the North Pole.
We're too late for the Workshop.
What do we do?
- We need to show Mom - that we're still a family.
(indistinct chatter)
(clapping)
T'was the night
before Christmas,
and all through the house,
not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care,
with hopes that St. Nicholas
soon would be there.
The children were nestled
all snug in their beds,
while visions of sugarplums
danced in their heads.
And Momma in her kerchief,
and I in my cap
I - I in my cap...
Come on Blake.
You can do it.
Something's not right.
Oh no.
What is she doing?
- (whispers) - What are you doing?
- Just hanging out with my brother - on Christmas Eve.
Okay.
Where does the next verse start?
When out on the lawn...
When out on the lawn
there rose such a clatter...
BOTH: I sprang from my bed
to see what was the matter.
Away to the window,
I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutters
and threw up the sash.
It's working.
But Cam, look.
(Blake and Emma reading poem)
Why is she crying?
It didn't work?
Sammy, it didn't work.
I guess I was wrong
about her wish.
So that's it?
We're too late?
- Really? - We're too late?
We ruined Christmas.
Another Mindy mistake.
Well, I guess we should head
back to the North Pole.
We've done enough damage here.
Sorry, Blake.
(Blake and Emma reading poem)
but I heard him explain,
ere he drove out of sight.
Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a good night.
(clapping and cheering)
(jingle)
Well, that's a first.
(laughing)
- A hippo! A hippo! - Yeah, you got it.
- 'Kay, kay, pause - for two seconds.
- Who wants another - hot cup of cocoa?
- Me! - Dibs on marshmallows!
Hey guys, were you guys
in the basement today?
No.
My Love,
If you are reading this,
I guess that was the last trip
to the hospital.
We always said I could win
this fight and...
even though I didn't,
I don't think I lost.
I had you, Emma and Blake,
and that makes me
the luckiest man in the world.
Life isn't easy
by yourself, so remember
you're never alone.
And the four of us
will always be a family.
Hang up the mistletoe,
I'll always be under it
waiting for you.
Mom, what's wrong?
I found another present
in the basement.
Dad's toolbox?
Looks like your father
left us a surprise.
How?
This one says Blake.
"Dear Blake.
Today, you turned three.
I told your Mom that I was
going to make your cake,
and it turned out
to be a total disaster.
You didn't seem to mind.
You stuck your hand
into the cake
right before we could
even light the candles.
I can already tell
that you are going to be
quite the handful.
Love, Dad."
He was right.
(laughing)
Mom, a postcard.
From Paris?
When was Dad in Paris?
He went there for work when
you were just a little baby.
Dear Blake,
Be sure to study up
on your French,
because when you are
old enough to travel,
we have to adventure through
these cobblestone streets,
in the most magical
city in the world.
- And you'll love - the crepes.
Love, Dad.
Oh no - homework.
(laughing)
365 things I love
most about Emma.
One for every day of the year.
I love the way you laugh
when we play Silly-Face-Em.
What's Silly-Face-Em?
A game Dad and I used to play.
Like this - Graagh!
(laughing)
Mom.
Look.
(crowd clapping)
Merry Christmas everyone.
(crowd cheering)
Now this year,
just like last year,
I'd like to dedicate
this poem to my family.
Laura, Emma and Blake.
I love you.
(crowd clapping)
T'was the night
before Christmas
and all through the house,
not a creature
was stirring,
not even a mouse.
Dad was funny.
Oh yes, he was.
Merry Christmas, Mom.
Merry Christmas, honey.
Merry Christmas, Jingle.
(barking)
Thank you, Santa.
Santa.
How was your flight, sir?
Delightful George, thank you.
Ah! Just the Elves
I've been looking for.
Santa, it's my fault.
- I thought there must - have been a mistake
About me being placed
in the Mailroom,
so I was so careless
about all the humans' wishes
that I made a mistake.
Mindy,
- I thought Benny - assured you earlier,
- There are no mistakes - in the North Pole.
But it's just that...
Every job in the North Pole
is as important as another.
Just as each Elf
has their own
important role to play.
I placed you
in the Mailroom because
although you are
an excellent Builder,
you have a great many
other talents too.
There was a wish this year
that provided us
with an opportunity
to learn how to bring joy
in an important new way.
And I knew only the three of you
would be able to fulfill it.
But we didn't fulfill
the last wish.
(laughs)
Woah guys, hey that's Blake.
Hi Blake.
He can't hear you.
I can't believe
we actually did it.
Wait, I don't get it.
She's still crying.
Did we ruin Christmas
or save it?
Oh Cam, look at how
happy they are.
(nose blowing)
(sniffing)
Happy tears?
Who'd have thought?
Regardless, it's quite clear
we definitely saved Christmas.
Well, technically
we did ruin it first.
Yes, but then we saved it.
I never doubted we would.
Me neither.
You brought more joy
to the Williams family
- than we ever could - have manufactured
Here in the North Pole.
And so, I'm launching
a new initiative.
Effective immediately,
undercover Elves are going
to live amongst humans,
to hear those wishes
that often go unheard
and facilitate the act
of fulfilling those wishes,
365 days of the year.
Happiness levels will
go through the roof.
Now Mindy,
- would you still like - to be transferred
To the Builders' Workshop?
Or...
might I be able to convince
the three of you
to join our exciting
new initiative?
Yes.
Oh my.
I can still build
part-time though, right?
Perhaps
- we should adopt - a human tradition
And make the North Pole
a little more festive.
Human Expert.
Leave it to me.
Oh, and one more thing.
Will someone please show me what
this Moo Cow game is all about?
(laughing)
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho...
(beatbox Christmas music)
Are you two still dancing?
Must... dance...
my sadness... away.
Everything's okay.
- Christmas wasn't - ruined after all.
That's another on time.
Well sort of on time Christmas
for the Time Elves.
Oh... good...
Cut!
Big smiles, guys.
Big smiles.
- We could probably - use the help.
It is delicious.
Careful it's hot.
(laughing)
I know-wha!
Woah!
(laughing)
It's her face! I need to
stop looking at her face!
Are you going to eat that?
(laughing)
Mail.
(laughing)
Mail.
Has this ever happened before?
- Sorry! - I was...
I got it!
BOTH: Letters!
MINDY:
Sorry. Totally messed that up.
BOTH: Letters!
Ahhhh.
Sorry, that was really bad.
Yeah,
but, Slanta has already
left on his sleigh.
- And we're too late - for the workshop.
(laughing)
Slanta?
Oh no.
What am I going to do now?
Father Christmas.
- (smashing sound) - Oh!
That was really bad.
Hi.
Hi!
I forgot to try to hug him!
- Three! - Wishes!
Merry Christmas!
Just a few Ho Ho Ho's,
you'll be good to go.
(laughing)
Who's following you?
Is that my sweater?
(laughing)
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