A human raised as a North Pole elf who travels to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Working as a mall elf, he falls for coworker Jovie, reunites with his biological family, and ultimately helps restore Santa's sleigh with Christmas spirit. He chooses to stay in New York, marries Jovie, and builds a new life.
Corporate antagonist whose rigid demands clash with Buddy's creative vision.
Santa raised Buddy as his own elf, serving as a surrogate father figure.
Coworkers who develop a romantic connection through shared holiday experiences.
Biological father who initially rejects Buddy but eventually reconciles.
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