We're thinking of adding Elf to our list of family holiday must-sees

I recently told you about our current list of holiday movies that we watch each year.  Right now, the Trent family is in a discussion about whether or not we should allow the movie, “Elf” into the rotation.  It’s a great flick, and the kids love it.  I like it, too.  Decisions, decisions.

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

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