People hang decorations and lights. Santa leaves presents under our Christmas trees.
Christmas just...
...doesn't work out for me.
Look, I don't know if Christmas is gonna work out for you or not...
...but this is Christmas Eve. Don't stay here by yourself.
Yes, come with us.
We'll go together.
Oh, no.
We're gonna be okay.
Maybe not!
The emergency brake.
There's no brake. I can't find the brake!
Take a break, kid.
How about a nice, good hot cup of Joe?
We're gonna crash!
We're spinning.
You hear that?
The bell.
- What bell? - The sleighbell.
- Sleighbell? - Don't you hear it?
It's coming from that tunnel.
That's the way we should go.
Come on.
What?
- What? - Come on.
Come on.
We're lost.
Yes.
- Yes. I hear it. - I hear it too.
- I don't hear anything. - Okay, it's down this way.
Are you sure?
Absolutely.
Why can't I hear anything?
Get down and be quiet.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, that was the wrapping hall, chief.
- Just finished the last one. - How's it wrapped?
It's wrapped in candy-striped red with a number-seven holly-green bow.
A number-seven bow? When we're this close to liftoff?
What are they thinking down there? Are they meshuggener?
- What's the routing? - Going to the States.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
That's my town. I'm from Grand Rapids.
We got a troublemaker now. Just what we need.
Things aren't bad enough. What's his 20?
Apparently, some kid from Maplewood, New Jersey...
...stuck some gum in his sister's hair.
New Jersey? Is that the same kid that put the tack...
...underneath his teacher's chair last year?
- No, sir. This kid's name is Steven. - Steven.
So, what do we do, chief? Alert the big man?
We talking nothing for Christmas here?
I didn't do it.
Look, it's... It's almost Christmas, huh?
We'll cut the kid a break.
But put him on the check-twice list for next year.
All right, boys.
Let's shut it down. That's it for this year. Come on.
- Hey, boss, are we taking the pneumatic? - Of course we're taking the pneumatic.
It's the only way to get to the square on time.
- Let's go. - And time is money.
Ready, and mount.
Good. Close.
All right, get in.
I don't know about this.
I don't hear it. Do you?
No.
I think we should follow those arrows.
I thought there'd be a way out.
We're gonna miss everything.
Hey, look.
A present.
It's going to my town. To someone named Billy.
- My name is Billy. - It's going to 11344 Edbrooke Avenue.
That's my address.
Come on.
Look.
It says, "Merry Christmas, Billy. From Mr. C."
I think I know what it is. I wanted one of these my whole life.
Wait, wait. Stop. Look.
But I...
Those are the rules.
Something's got me.
It's got my leg.
I can't hold him.
Give me your other hand. Give me your other hand.
- I can't. - On three.
One, two, three.
- Look. - It's still got me.
On three again. One, two, three.
- You. - You.
- What are you doing here? - Same as you.
Checking my presents. Making sure I'm getting everything on my list.
I found one present. All it had was stupid underwear.
Look.
You may start your descent any time now.
At your convenience, of course.
It's still five to. I think we're gonna make it.
Of course. It's been five to for the last hour.
We got plenty of time. We got nothing but time. We got time to kill.
You know what? I don't think we're gonna make it.
I may be just an old railroader...
...and know nothing about lighter-than-air craft...
...but from my layman's perspective, you need more altitude!
More altitude!
Altitude, please. A bit more altitude, please.
Geronimo!
The Flying Elves.
They are specialists. Do not try that at home, kids.
Do not try that at home.
We're not gonna make it.
A well-oiled machine.
All right, you stowaways.
- Party's over. - I was just following them.
We fell in here by mistake.
Forget about it. We knew you was in there the whole time.
Come on, out you go.
Let's go, come on. Step up, step up. There we go.
Not a problem. Come on. Watch your step. There you go.
So nobody gets hurt, here's how we're gonna get you guys down.
- This is simple. Why, I know... - What do you know?
You're not supposed to be here in the first place.
But since it's Christmas, I'm gonna let you slide.
Hey.
Been looking for you.
There you go.
Watch your step.
Careful.
Beautiful form. Beautiful.
Nice to see you again.
Cutting it kind of close, aren't we?
I'll take care of this.
It's in good hands.
Trust me.
It's the spirit of the season
You can feel it in the air
You can hear it if you listen
Everywhere So much care
Like a prayer
Whatever it is You need to share it
Aren't those bells the most beautiful sound?
He's here! He's here!
Where?
I see him. He's over there.
I can't see him.
Doubter. Doubter.
I believe.
What was that you said?
I believe.
I believe that this is yours.
Well...
Thank you.
- Me, me. Pick me, Santa. - What are you doing? Stop it.
- Pick me, pick me. I want the first gift. - Hush.
Young man...
...patience.
And a smidgen of humility might also serve you well.
Yes, sir.
And you, young lady...
A lady of decision.
Full of confidence and spirit.
Christmas spirit.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
And Billy.
It is Billy?
I see you've made some new friends.
Yes, sir. I sure have.
That's a lucky lad.
There's no greater gift than friendship.
And speaking of gifts...
...let's have this young fellow right here.
Now...
...what would you like for Christmas?
Me.
You.
Yes. Indeed.
Yes, indeed.
The first gift of Christmas!
This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas...
...as am I.
Just remember...
...the true spirit of Christmas...
...lies in your heart.
Merry Christmas.
Better keep that in a safe place.
Hey, hey. Man alive, are you lucky.
Pull, Comet. Pull, boy!
Prancer, that's a girl.
Good boy, Donder.
Now, Dasher. Now, Prancer and Vixen.
It's everything I dreamed it would be.
Could all...?
Could all this be nothing but a dream?
No.
To the top of the roof To the top of the wall
Now, dash away, dash away Dash away all
All aboard!
One, two. One, two, three, go.
Rockin ' on top of the world Rockin ' on top of the world
The place is hoppin ' There ain't no stoppin '
Rockin ' on top of the world Lift your spirits, swing that girl
Rockin ' on top of the world Tonight, yeah
Come on, shorty!
Show your tickets. Have your tickets ready.
Remember to eat the five basic food groups.
Ticket, please.
And please brush after every meal.
Remember to duck and cover. All right, you. Ticket, please.
"Lean. " Whatever that's supposed to mean.
"Lean" is spelled with four letters.
I believed I punched five.
Hey, are you saying I don't know how to...?
I'm sorry. It says "learn. " My mistake.
Lesson learned.
Ticket.
That is some special ticket.
Sure is.
So can you count on us to get you home safe and sound?
Absolutely.
Me...
...and my friends.
Ticket.
It says "lead. " Like "lead balloon. "
I believe it also is pronounced "lead. "
As in "leader," "leadership. "
"Lead the way. "
Follow you anywhere, ma'am.
Ah, yes.
Young man with all the questions.
Ticket.
It says...
It's nothing I need to know.
- Come on, let's see the bell. - Let's see it.
- Come on, let's see the bell. - Show us the bell.
Yeah, let's see the bell.
It's gone.
- Where is it? - I lost it.
I lost the bell from Santa's sleigh.
It's gone?
Don't worry.
- We'll... We'll find it. - Yeah, we'll find it.
Yeah, we'll help you. All of us.
Yeah, let's hurry out and find it right now.
It's too late.
Gee, that's really too bad.
Really.
I'm sorry.
11344 Edbrooke.
Next stop, 11344 Edbrooke.
Hey, where you going?
Home.
Oh, okay. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for stopping the train for me.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
Watch your step, please.
And merry Christmas.
Look.
Santa got to Billy's house already.
Look, look! Santa got here!
Isn't that amazing?
It is amazing.
I'm sorry about the bell.
It was a really special present.
Well, you know what they say.
It's the thought that counts.
Yeah.
Well, see you.
Well...
...see you.
See you.
Watch your step, please.
Thank you.
No, thank you.
One thing about trains:
It doesn't matter where they're going.
What matters is deciding to get on.
Merry Christmas!
What?
Merry Christmas!
Wake up. Wake up. Santa's been here. Santa's been here.
Hurry up. Hurry up!
Mom, Dad, wake up. Wake up!
Santa's been here! Santa's been here!
Mom, Dad, look! He brought us all kinds of stuff!
Look, a train!
This is the beautiful-est, most wonderful-est Christmas ever.
Wait. Look.
Here's one more.
Has your name on it.
Found this on the seat of my sleigh.
Better fix that hole in your pocket.
Mr. C.
Oh, what a beautiful bell. Who's it from?
- Santa. - Santa?
Really?
- Oh, that's too bad. - What's this?
Broken.
Sorry about that, sport.
Come on, kids. We don't wanna be late.
At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell.
But as years passed, it fell silent for all of them.
Even Sarah found, one Christmas, that she could no longer hear its sweet sound.
Though I've grown old...
...the bell still rings for me.
As it does for all who truly believe.