1) Jesper begins as a lazy, spoiled man. Why can't he change or find a real purpose when everyone treats him as the "rich boss's son"? 2) The town is stuck in a silly, centuries-old feud. What does Smeerensburg represent? Can you see similar pointless conflicts in the real world? 3) The film's main idea is: "A selfless act always sparks another." Do you think this is true in real life? Can you give an example? 4) Klaus and Jesper are both lonely and have no purpose. How does helping each other save both of them? 5) Alva the teacher gave up on her dream. What makes her start teaching again? What does her story tell us about lost passion? 6) The children change from being mean to being kind. What is the real reason for their change? The toys, the legend, or something else? 7) Why is it so important for Jesper's character that he tries to build the sled for Márgu by himself? 8) Jesper's father arrives with the 6,000 letters. Jesper succeeds but feels like a failure. What's the difference between completing a task and finding true meaning? 9) At the end, Jesper chooses to stay. He says he "built" his place. What did he actually build there? 10) Jesper and Klaus accidentally create the Santa Claus legend (flying sleigh, nice list, etc.). What does this say about how real traditions and stories are born? 11) The film uses light and shadow to show a character's heart. When are characters in shadow? When are they in light? Can you remember a scene where this was clear? 12) The film's message seems to be: "You can't find a perfect life. You have to build it yourself through kindness and action." Do you agree? How can we use this idea in our own lives?

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