Christmas Countdown: Becoming Santa (2011)

Every day from December 1st to 24th, we will be counting down to Christmas by profiling holiday classics both old and new.  Arranged in chronological order, these are some of our favourites to watch every year.  Enjoy!

After his parents died and with no family of his own, Jack Sanderson found himself feeling lonely every time he thought about Christmas.  So he decided to have his beard bleached white and buy a red suit, so that he could become one of Santa’s many helpers come Christmastime.  Lovingly showing us the history of Santa Claus as well as Sanderson’s inspiring true story, Becoming Santa is a wonderful and uplifting documentary about how we can all share the true spirit of Christmas.  Please read our full DVD reviews of the film here, and a short interview with Jack Sanderson right here.