The Legend of Santa is a 2021 British animated fantasy short film written by Daniel Colyer and directed by Andrew de Burgh.
When Saint Nicholas, a compassionate bishop, sees that his woodcarving hobby has the ability to brighten a poor girl's life, he sets out on a journey to see that children everywhere have the same opportunity.
[3][non-primary source needed] The movie received positive reviews from critics.
[4] Anton Bitel of Projected Figures, called it “sweet and sentimental.”[5] UK Film Review critic Jason Knight gave it 5 stars out of 5, stating “This remarkable achievement offers six unforgettable minutes.
Thanks to their hard work, they brought to the world a moving story, filled with marvelous animation and an outstanding score.”[6] GhMovieFreak Tony Asankomah gave it 3 stars out of 5, stating "it has the makings of a feature-length animation film, that could at least capture how the acts of kindness of one man possibly change the lives of many.