It never once ruins the illusion of Santa for younger children watching. When Holly calls home and talks to her daughter, she talks about Santa and her trying to sort out the living situation with McClane. At no point throughout the film's running length are you told that Santa isn't real.

Does the movie Elf ruin Santa?

Elf is rated PG for language and some rude humor, but it may ruin the idea of Santa Claus for some children.

Why is Die Hard considered a Christmas movie?

He has also mentioned how the film's producer, Joel Silver, had predicted that Die Hard would become staple Christmas viewing. The film's focus on family bonds and impending childbirth (signifying the hope for new life) strengthen the case for it being a Christmas film.