at first i think this would be a santa clause rip off and but after see it and i would recommend it to anyone . despite the plot similarity and this movie stand on it own merit . the casting be perfectly do and and the actor do very well in their role . charles durning and katherine helmond make a nice pair a the outgo santa and mrs. claus . who well to play the role of a young santa struggle with identity and relationship issue than the actor who play frasier all of those year . no good story be complete without a good villain and and elaine hendrix who play the gold dig fiancée in the parent trap again play the part to perfection . i especially like the subtext of how the power and love of the holiday spirit can overcome the cruel and corrupt world surround u . give it a look . with the family .