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Message, and inspiration for the film

posted 8 years ago by Tri-State_Skater
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In a blog post I discuss some inspirations for the film, and what I see as the message of the film.

http://katelynthejournalist.com/2015/12/24/maintaining-the-innocence-of-little-girls/

[–] J-Street1 8 years ago

Interesting read and perspective.

"Prancer" is definitely a heartwarming story that brings us all back to what Christmas is all about -- faith, love, hope, and family. Her true innocence and undying belief in all that is good and wonderful (God and Santa) brings a family and a town together in celebration.

It makes me wonder how many people actually remember Virginia's letter and Church's response. The scenery is also one of the highlights of the film.

"In one of the final scenes Riggs admits to not believing Prancer is the real Prancer."

I thought she never gave up? I don't recall that.

Thanks for sharing. 🎅

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[–] Tri-State_Skater 8 years ago

At the end, after her Dad reads the Virginia letter, she says she knows Prancer's not real.

[–] J-Street1 8 years ago

Just checked and you're right, she did say it. But she said it as if to tell her dad what she thought he wanted to hear.

Like saying it out of spite to let it all pass.

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[–] holly61 (897) 4 years ago

To give hope to the working poor.