Most residents are glad to live in the snowy and picturesque village of Alpine City. However, one little boy finds little to appreciate. Mean-spirited and bratty, eight-year-old Nicholas Claus causes townspeople to shake their heads at his antics. But one day, the evil trolls, led by the Ice Queen, invade the village and capture Nicholas. He has something the Ice Queen and Troll King want. Young Nicholas is no match for the King and Queen and their thousands of trolls. But, fortunately, Nicholas has a lot of help coming his way. His sister, Shelby, and friends Madison and Rett Kringle are determined to rescue Nicholas, as is Prince Hero, Alpine City's savior. God has also sent the guardian angel Walter to watch over Nicholas, Shelby, and the Kringles as they battle the forces of evil. Santa Claus: The Spirit of Christmas combines traditional Christmas characters-including Santa Claus, Frosty, and Rudolph-with the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. This fantasy-adventure story chronicles the childhood years of young Nicholas Claus and recalls the events that unfold to inspire him to become the famous Christmas icon.