A Boy Called Christmas: Directed by Gil Kenan. With Maggie Smith, Isabella O'Sullivan, Joel Fry, Eden Lawrence. In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy--with a loyal pet mouse and a …

It tells the story of a boy who travels to a land of elves with the mouse that he trained to speak as he ends up coming to their aid when people sent by the king, which his father is part of, make off with …

Determined young Nikolas meets his destiny in a magical land inhabited by elves, while on a quest to find his father — and bring home the gift of hope. Watch trailers & learn more.

In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy--with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side--sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father, who is on a quest to discover the …

Dec 7, 2025 · Book review 'A Boy Called Christmas' earns its place as a holiday tradition Kara Sandoval For the Journal Published December 7, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. Modified December 10, 2025 - 8:37 p.m.

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An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.

A Boy Called Christmas The origin story of Father Christmas is re-imagined in Gil Kenan's live action A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS. An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary …

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A Boy Called Christmas is a 2021 British Christmas fantasy film directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay by Ol Parker and Kenan, based on the 2015 book of the same name by Matt Haig, and starring …