19 hidden details and Easter eggs in Christmas movies you might not have noticed

Modified Dec 25, 2024 12:03 ET

Love Actually (2003) | Image Source: Universal Pictures

17. Gimbels in Elf (2003)

Elf (2003) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

In Elf, 2003, Gimbels is the department store where Buddy works. A real department store, it closed before the film.

This is an obvious homage to Miracle on 34th Street as Gimbels also makes an appearance there. As a central location in the movie Elf, the presence of the department store itself adds a nostalgic touch, reminiscent of the golden era of department stores.

It's an Easter egg that ties Buddy's adventures to a broader tradition of Christmas films, making Elf feel part of a long-standing holiday movie legacy.