The Secret Behind Why ‘Elf’ Is Still The Top Christmas Movie Even After Two Decades

Twenty years ago, on Nov.

7, 2003, Will Ferrell transformed into Buddy, an elf who discovers his human roots and embarks on a journey to find his father in New York City.

Since then, the classic movie has inspired a musical, an animated special and even a video game.

So why is ‘Elf’ so special?

Yair Ben-Dor has more.