'Surprising Santa Claus': Release date, plot, host and all you need to know about HGTV's Christmas special show

If you enjoy watching surprise home renovations, then HGTV's upcoming show 'Surprising Santa Claus' might just be the show for you
UPDATED DEC 26, 2020
'Surprising Santa Claus' (HGTV)
'Surprising Santa Claus' (HGTV)

HGTV is all geared up to ring in the holiday season with its holiday special shows and episodes. For most homeowners, getting their home renovated is nothing short of a dream come true moment. So, what better way to kick off the holiday season than turning your home into your dream abode, that too with the help of HGTV's expert designers and contractors! If you enjoy watching surprise home renovations during the holidays, then HGTV's upcoming show 'Surprising Santa Claus' might just be the show for you.

Release date

'Surprising Santa Claus' a 90-minute Holiday special show is all set to premiere on Friday, December 25, at 9/8c only on HGTV. 

Plot

Did you know that there is a town in Indiana called Santa Claus? On HGTV's upcoming show 'Surprising Santa Claus'. The show's host Lara Spencer will drop into the town and surprise two families by offering to give their home a complete renovation. In between the intense renovation work, the show will also offer the audience a peek into the town's rich history and give us a mini-tour of the town's famed Santa Claus Museum. Watching this show will definitely reaffirm your belief in Christmas magic! HGTV describes the show as, "Good Morning America contributor Lara Spencer, along with a team of designers, contractors and volunteers, will race against the clock to give the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, the biggest Christmas present its ever received: two surprise home renovations and a town square makeover that will spread holiday cheer to the whole community."

Cast

Lara Spencer

Lara Spencer (HGTV)

Lara Spencer will be hosting this delightful Christmas special show. Spencer is the co-host of ABC News' morning program 'Good Morning America', and also the executive producer and host of HGTV's 'Flea Market Flip' and 'American Country'. Aside from hosting and producing television shows, Spencer is also a New York Times bestselling author of the books 'I Brake for Yard Sales' and 'Flea Market Fabulous'. 

Creators

'Surprising Santa Claus' is executive produced by Ming Lee Howell. Howell has also produced shows like 'Cash Pad', 'Animal Cribs', and 'Flip It to Win It'. 

Trailer

A two-minute trailer for the show has been captioned: "In Santa Claus, Indiana, a team of volunteer elves help Santa reply to thousands of children's letters every year, and it’s also where HGTV surprised two deserving families with home makeovers."



 

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