For a kid on Christmas morning, there’s nothing more magical than discovering that Santa’s made a stop in your living room. Especially if you were good enough to receive a pile of presents!
On the other hand, helping your child achieve that same magical experience can be just as rewarding. A lot of parents will try out creative techniques to make those mornings extra-special, yet, some really deserve a prize for their efforts.
In a viral video, a tiny Scottish boy wakes up to find that Santa’s undoubtedly been to his house because of all the “clues” left behind. His reaction is so adorable – it’s melted the internet’s heart faster than Frosty on a warm day.
Mike and Sarah Ralton wanted to give their two-year-old son Archie a Christmas he’d never forget.
When the tyke walked down the stairs of their Aberdeen home he was met with the surprise of a lifetime. Not only had Santa been there – he left tons of snowy footprints on the floor as proof!
Dad’s filming as Archie makes the epic discovery. But then, the family follows the prints into another room where jolly St. Nick dropped off the goods.
Archie lights up like a Christmas tree when he sees there’s a huge stack of gifts, just for him. He can’t hold back how over the moon excited he is, and by no surprise, it’s cuteness overload.
It seems like the toddler must have been a very good boy that year going from the size of the pile, which includes a Toy Story bike. And like a good brother – he even offers to help open his baby sister’s presents for her.
Once Archie realizes that Santa ate the pie that they left out, he follows his prints to the front door to see if the reindeer devoured their treat as well.
He’s happy to see that there are only ends of carrot sticks on the ground outside (apparently Rudolph was hungry too).
The entire video is precious from beginning to end, with Archie’s reaction being sweeter than a cup of hot cocoa. Surely it took a bit of effort and creative thinking for the parents. However, it all transformed into priceless results that even won over the internet.
After Mike uploaded the video to social media it began spreading like wildfire. Both of Archie’s parents were “shocked” by how much traction it received online.
Sarah told the Daily Record:
“I just couldn’t believe it. Mike posted the video on Christmas night and by the morning it had gone crazy.”
In addition to the video going viral, the couple was also blown away by all of the kind comments that were left behind.
On the YouTube version of the clip titled “The true spirit of Christmas,” one person wrote:
“His pureness brought tears in my eyes reminding me of how beautiful childhood is.”
Other viewers were beamed back to their own personal experiences watching the video.
“OMG my heart melted a thousand times! I remember the joy on my son’s face when he was that little. Just the best. The best. Well done parents!”
The Raltons may have taken part in helping Archie have the best…Christmas…ever – but apparently, the toddler tried to be of assistance to Santa too.
Archie explained to the Daily Record:
“Because we don’t have a chimney Santa couldn’t get in, so I left a special key under the mat so he could get into the house.”
Watch the precious moment below.
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