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That Christmas

2024

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Mild fantasy and weather-related peril, a missing child, parental separation, divorce, and a character grieving a spouse may be emotionally intense for younger children, but the tone is reassuring and humorous. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Standard holiday gift-giving themes are present, but no excessive brand placement.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A background character (a teacher's husband) is revealed to have died in a past war; the grief is handled sensitively.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Includes very mild language typical of a family film.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Christmas is the central holiday, but the film focuses on secular themes of community, family, and kindness.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild childhood crushes and an innocent request for a date.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A severe blizzard, stranded adults, a missing child, and nighttime searching create moderate but ultimately reassuring tension.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes a minor car accident (sliding off a road) and some standard slapstick comedy.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Children and adults face a blizzard, search for a missing child, seek help, and act bravely to protect others without glorifying reckless behavior.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Children invent traditions, stage a play, devise rescue plans, build a snowman and igloo, and solve problems imaginatively.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a range of family dynamics and character personalities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social-emotional learning, perspective-taking, and community cooperation.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and kindness are central to the resolution of the plot.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, family reconciliation, and the importance of looking out for others.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Children and adults show initiative, apologize, reconcile, rescue others, and make room for lonely people, despite some mistakes and mischief.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in That Christmas would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in That Christmas, and what caused that change?
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