It's a very special holiday for Caillou when he learns about Christmas traditions around the world and the importance of giving and sharing.

The previous English voice actress for Caillou, Jaclyn Linetsky, who also played Lori Mackney in What's with Andy?, Meg in Mega Babies, and Megan O‘ Connor in 15/Love, died in a traffic collision a month before release, and the film was dedicated in her memory.

The film was directed by Nick Rijgersberg, written by Peter Svatek and produced by Evelyn Anyosz, Andre Auger, Diane Dallaire, Natalie Dumoulin, Louis Fournier, Julie Lovelock, Lesley Taylor and Steven Valin.

[3] Mark Van Hook concluded the film is "inoffensive but bland", adding: "recommending it only to young children", in a review for DVD Verdict.

The film was re-released by NCircle Entertainment and DHX Media (as part of the 27th anniversary of Caillou) on November 11, 2014.