As Christmas approaches, the little fairies in the Heavenly Palace begin decorating with Christmas ornaments, embracing the Western holiday. Unable to bear the loss of face, the Jade Emperor orders Wukong to descend to the mortal world and drive away Santa Claus. By chance, Wukong encounters the silly reindeer Rudolph (the reindeer that pulls Santa’s sleigh), who is lost in the city, and Jingjing, a little girl who takes Rudolph in. The good-for-nothing Wukong and the goofy reindeer instantly hit it off and end up staying together at Jingjing’s home. The three become good friends. Wukong wants to expel Santa Claus, Rudolph wants to return to his master, and Jingjing wishes to pray to Santa Claus, hoping that her father, who works in the United States, will come home for both Christmas and Chinese New Year every year. With different goals in mind, the three set off together to find Santa Claus. Along the journey, many misunderstandings and amusing incidents occur, and as their personalities mesh, their friendship deepens. Through their experiences, Wukong gradually comes to realize that Santa Claus, and indeed all holidays—whether Eastern or Western—symbolize a longing for family bonds. In truth, the meaning behind Chinese and foreign festivals is the same. The God of War, Wukong, slowly changes his perspective and, without even realizing it, undergoes a transformation. In the end, he dresses up as Santa Claus to resolve Jingjing’s inner turmoil. Finally, to protect the love and hopes of the children, he does not hesitate to wage a battle against the Heavenly Realm.
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