My Santa

A single mother and local newspaper writer who is wary of Christmas due to a painful past with Paul. She balances parenting Eric with ambitions to cover meaningful stories and finds her feelings shifting as Chris’s secret Santa acts help her community. Her skepticism gradually softens as acts of generosity reveal a deeper meaning to the season.

Jen’s 7-year-old son who adores Christmas and believes Santa will bring his Maxim Mike action figure. His unwavering optimism drives the family’s holiday plans and prompts Jen to re-evaluate her stance on the season. He recognizes that there is more to Santa than gifts, hinting at a deeper magic at work.

The mall Santa who claims to be Santa’s son and wields a magical presence that reveals who’s been nice or naughty. He rekindles Jen’s faith in Christmas while pursuing a romance with her. His ability to influence events and his mysterious origin create both hope and doubt within the town.

The other mall Santa, tall with gray hair, who teams up with Chris and questions whether he should stay involved in the Christmas spectacle. He helps coordinate the Santa arrangement with the mall but remains wary of relying too much on magic.

A new crime reporter in the town who is disillusioned by the small-town view of crime after a larger city paper failed. He connects with Jen on a personal level, challenging her to consider new possibilities and commitment.

The newspaper editor who pushes Jen to pursue a meaningful Christmas story and whose own life evolves as he pursues Gertrude.

A veteran society columnist and Martin’s love interest, bringing decades of newsroom experience into a changing editorial landscape.

Jen’s best friend and neighbor who helps with Eric and supports Jen through the Christmas drama, offering practical help and encouragement.

The father in the Johnson family who is out of work; his hardship is alleviated through Chris’s magical interventions and the family’s resilience during the holidays.

The mother figure in the Johnson family who maintains a caring home and supports her children’s hopes for Christmas.

One of the Johnson children who embodies the warmth of a family-centered Christmas and participates in the town’s holiday story.

The other Johnson child whose optimism mirrors Eric’s and helps humanize the town’s Christmas tale.

The mall manager who initially doubts Santa’s value yet becomes convinced as Chris and Jack demonstrate a real holiday impact.