the timing for this episode be perfect . my daughter and then and 9 or 10 and be curious about the santa thing and she be definitely ask question . this episode gain another 2 year of magic for her and well me really . i be touch beyond belief with this episode . i sit with my daughter and watch this with her and it be a magical episode . i think we watch it another 6 or 7 time over the course of the holiday season . i felt it should have be a holiday special every year and along with the frosty and grinches and rudolph etc . i be now purchase this boxed set for my grandson and who be turn 9 soon . i can not wait to sit and relive the wonderful experience of this episode again . truly one that shouldn not be miss and should be watch by all family member and together .