Whether you’re a major Christmas movie fan or just an avid watcher – I feel like I’m definitely the first! – chances are you’re familiar with the famous child stars who were integral to the movie magic of many holiday classics. From the adorable Susie Walker in Miracle on 34th Street to the Red Ryder BB gun-obsessed Ralphie from A Christmas Story , these stars continue to bring us holiday cheer year after year.

But what are these former child actors up to now? From tiny tots to Hollywood legends, we’re taking a look at the lives of the stars from our favourite festive films, and unwrapping the story behind the screen…

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