Meet The Santas (2005)

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Because she is marrying the man who assumed the mantle of Santa Claus last December 26, Beth's postponed wedding has to be rescheduled for Xmas eve. Overwhelmed by selling the house she and her son share and the prospect of the duties of Mrs. Claus, she has to call on her estranged socialite Grinch of a mother to arrange the wedding. Of course her mom has never met the fiancé nor his family and has no inkling of his secret. This is a sequel to 2004's Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus.

Film Introduction
"Meet The Santas" is a follow up to the popular Hallmark film "Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus". The movie, launched in 2005, is a dynamic and heartfelt Christmas fantasy movie directed by Harvey Frost and composed by Pamela Wallace. Steve Guttenberg resumes his role as the lovely Santa Claus, together with Crystal Bernard as his love interest. The story unfolds as Santa, aka Nick, attempts to stabilize his massive responsibility of preparing for Christmas with the equally pushing demands of his upcoming wedding event.

Summary of Plot
The film begins with Guttenberg's character, Nick Claus, preparing his Christmas Eve wedding with Beth, played by Crystal Bernard. Beth's son Jake is delighted about the wedding and the truth that his future step-dad is Santa Claus. However, things get complicated when Nick is strained with the frustrating duties of preparing for Christmas and managing wedding preparations simultaneously.

The film explores the frenzy leading up to the wedding, where Beth is seen dealing with her requiring task as a principal and organizing the wedding event, while Nick is busy making sure Christmas goes as planned in the North Pole. Nick is seen producing magic to get things done. Yet, the overreliance on magic develops more problems than it solves, adding to the intricacies of their circumstances.

At the same time, their wedding news has dripped to the press, resulting in wide ranges of unforeseen and primarily undesirable visitors, including ex-boyfriends, kindergartners, and an army of news reporters. Their wedding, meant to be a private affair, is now a public spectacle.

Dispute and Resolution
Additionally, Jake's estranged paternal grandparents, played by Mary Wickes and Michael Burgess, get here unannounced to stake a claim in their grandson's life. This arrival stirs up old emotions and disputes, adding more drama to the already chaotic wedding preparations.

In the North Pole, a disgruntled elf called Ernest, played by Marc John Jefferies, feels neglected by Santa, resulting in a significant crisis before Christmas Day.

Nevertheless, in spite of all the chaos, Nick and Beth's love for one another stays steadfast. They manage to solve their distinctions with Jake's grandparents and figure out the chaos at the North Pole. The film ends on a happy note with their beautiful Christmas Eve wedding event, which, despite the unforeseen visitors, turns out to be ideal.

Conclusion
"Meet The Santas" is a delightful and magical holiday movie that focuses on the styles of love, family, dedication, and Christmas spirit. Regardless of the mayhem and conflicts, like dominates and households reconcile, making it a truly heartening Christmas tale. Steve Guttenberg's charm as Santa Claus and Crystal Bernard's sweet-natured character as Beth add depth to this light-hearted and interesting sequel. This movie is a must-watch for those seeking to bask in the warmth and magic of Christmas leisure entertainment.

Top Cast

  • Steve Guttenberg (small)
    Steve Guttenberg
    Nicholas Claus
  • Crystal Bernard (small)
    Crystal Bernard
    Elizabeth "Beth" Sawtelle
  • Dominic Scott Kay (small)
    Dominic Scott Kay
    Jake Swatelle
  • Armin Shimerman (small)
    Armin Shimerman
    Ernest
  • Mariette Hartley (small)
    Mariette Hartley
    Joanna Hardcastle
  • Parker McKenna Posey (small)
    Parker McKenna Posey
    Poppy Frost
  • John Wheeler
    Mr. Claus
  • Marcia Ann Burrs (small)
    Marcia Ann Burrs
    Mrs. Claus
  • Julie Ariola (small)
    Julie Ariola
    Winnie
  • Roark Critchlow (small)
    Roark Critchlow
    Mark
  • Kelley Hazen (small)
    Kelley Hazen
    Joanie