What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Christmas Chronicles
Clay Kaytis · Film · 2018
If you loved The Christmas Chronicles, start with Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (Guillermo del Toro, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Christmas Chronicles across media.
If you enjoyed the sibling team-ups and magical holiday stakes of The Christmas Chronicles, you will love these adventurous stories.
Books on the same thread
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens · Book · 2018
Explores: Redemption, Social Injustice, Greed.
Like The Christmas Chronicles, this essential collection captures the heart of the holiday season through a transformative journey that reminds us why Christmas spirit is truly worth saving.
The Chronicles of Narnia
C. S. Lewis · Book · 1950
Explores: Good vs Evil, Sacrifice, Redemption.
Just as in The Christmas Chronicles, you will be transported into a magical realm where ordinary people find themselves at the center of an epic struggle between forces.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
Explores: Siblings, Good vs Evil, Magic.
This story mirrors the sibling-led adventure found in The Christmas Chronicles, featuring a duo who must navigate a dangerous, magical world to rescue their family and save everything.
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
Rick Riordan · Book · 2010
Explores: Egyptian mythology, Sibling relationships, Ancient Egypt.
If the sibling bonding in The Christmas Chronicles was your favorite element, you will appreciate this journey where two estranged siblings must rely on each other to survive magic.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
Much like the accidental adventure in The Christmas Chronicles, this series follows an ordinary individual thrust into a secret world where they must step up to save humanity.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Explores: Faith, Redemption, Discipleship.
If you connected with the wonder of the holiday figure in The Christmas Chronicles, this series offers a deeper look at the historical and spiritual origins of Christmas.
Hawkeye
Jonathan Igla · Series · 2021
Explores: Mentor-Mentee Relationship, Legacy, Redemption.
This series captures the same holiday action and unlikely partnership dynamic seen in The Christmas Chronicles, as a reluctant mentor and a determined fan team up for Christmas.
The Umbrella Academy
Steve Blackman · Series · 2019
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Apocalypse, Superpowers.
While darker in tone, this story of a fractured family reuniting to stop an apocalypse echoes the high-stakes, character-driven adventure that defines the spirit of The Christmas Chronicles.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bedtime Tales from Lapland
Podcast
Explores: Christmas spirit, Holiday magic, Elves.
If you enjoyed the whimsical portrayal of Santa and his elves in The Christmas Chronicles, these stories provide an immersive way to stay connected to that holiday magic.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast mirrors the chaotic, high-energy group dynamics and improvised humor that made the journey of the siblings in The Christmas Chronicles so entertaining to watch unfold.
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Common questions
What is the plot of The Christmas Chronicles?
In The Christmas Chronicles, siblings Kate and Teddy attempt to prove that Santa Claus is real. Their plan takes an unexpected turn when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, forcing the pair to work together to save Christmas before the holiday is ruined for everyone.
Who directed The Christmas Chronicles?
The Christmas Chronicles was directed by Clay Kaytis. Released in 2018, the film follows the journey of siblings Kate and Teddy as they encounter Santa Claus and take on the responsibility of saving the Christmas holiday after his sleigh crashes during their attempt to capture him on camera.
Is The Christmas Chronicles a movie about siblings?
Yes, The Christmas Chronicles is a 2018 film centered on siblings Kate and Teddy. The story begins when the two characters try to prove Santa Claus is real, but their mission leads to a sleigh crash that requires them to save Christmas.
When was The Christmas Chronicles released?
The Christmas Chronicles was released in 2018. Directed by Clay Kaytis, the movie features siblings Kate and Teddy who discover Santa Claus and must intervene to save Christmas after accidentally causing his sleigh to crash while trying to prove his existence.