When You Believe in Santa Claus
An original NOXNOP holiday song written and performed by Jason Freese. Enjoy it on its own, or sing along with the family.
Listen to the songFamily stories with heart, humor & possibility
What if every ‘No’ could begin a new story?
NOXNOP creates animated stories, original songs and audio adventures for kids and families. NOXNOP turns child-sized worries into warm, funny, imaginative adventures that help kids discover one reassuring truth: there is always another way.
The story that started it all
No Chimney? No Problem!
No Chimney? No Problem! is NOXNOP’s animated Christmas short for children around ages 5–8 and their families (about 12 minutes). A child wonders how Santa can visit a home with no chimney. What follows is a playful, musical reminder that imagination has more than one way in.
Listen
NOXNOP is made to be heard, too.
Sing along with an original holiday song, or enjoy the complete No Chimney? No Problem! audio story. Two distinct listening experiences for Christmas playlists, car rides, quiet time and bedtime.
The Full Story, in Audio
The complete No Chimney? No Problem! story, with narration, character voices, music and score. A standalone audio adventure for families to enjoy together.
Listen to the full storyElf #9
Make an elf who looks like you
There are eight elves on Santa’s team: Jingles, Skates, Gumdrop, Bows, Tootles, Cinnamon, Ribbons and Squiggles. In the free Elf #9 builder, a child or grown-up designs the ninth elf, with their own hair, skin color, glasses and more. My Gear adds a wheelchair, hearing aid, prosthetic leg or prosthetic arm. Download a Tinsel card, an elf-only picture, or the whole elf team.
Teachers
Bring stories, music and imagination into your classroom.
Enjoy our free English Teacher Program inspired by No Chimney? No Problem! Designed for ages 5–8, with flexible support for children learning English as an additional language. Teachers and organizations everywhere are welcome. Free. No signup required.
No problems are coming ✨
The NOXNOP Universe is growing.
The NOXNOP universe grows from one idea: “No X? No Problem!” Each story begins with something a child thinks is missing and finds another way forward, without dismissing real feelings. No Chimney? No Problem! is the starting point. The next adventures reach beyond Christmas and are in development.
- No Pet? No Problem!
- No Siblings? No Problem!
- No Parent? No Problem!
- No Sports? No Problem!
- No Toys? No Problem!
- No Best Friend? No Problem!
- No Playground? No Problem!
- No Perfect Grades? No Problem!
- No Love? Big Problem!
Meet the makers
Small team. Big imagination.
NOXNOP is built by storytellers, artists, musicians and makers who believe family entertainment can be joyful, emotionally intelligent and beautifully crafted. Marilyn Magness is the writer and director of No Chimney? No Problem!, and an executive producer alongside Lou Murray.
Coloring book
Bring the story to life in color
No Chimney? No Problem! Coloring Book
Color Santa, Grandma and the eight elves in 31 coloring pages inspired by our animated film. On the final activity page, draw yourself as Elf Number Nine and color the whole team. For little artists ages 5–8, and the grown-ups who join them.
Elf #9 gifts
Put your elf on a mug, card or tee
Your own Elf #9, made into a holiday gift
Make your own Elf #9 in our free builder. Download “Elf only”, then add your elf to a mug, holiday card or tee. Zazzle prints and ships every order.
Making and downloading your elf is always free. Products are sold, printed and shipped by Zazzle. For grown-ups shopping for the family.
Questions parents ask
Quick answers
How does Santa get into a house with no chimney?
That is the question at the heart of No Chimney? No Problem!, NOXNOP’s animated Christmas short for children around ages 5–8 and their families. A child wonders how Santa can visit a home with no chimney, and the film answers with a playful, musical reminder that imagination has more than one way in. The comforting idea for any family without a chimney: there is always another way.
What is No Chimney? No Problem!?
It is an animated Christmas short of about 12 minutes, created by NOXNOP, produced in Los Angeles, and written and directed by Marilyn Magness. It follows a child who worries that Santa cannot visit a home with no chimney, and features eight elves, Santa, an original song and a full musical score.
What age is it for?
NOXNOP stories are made for children around ages 5–8 and the grown-ups who watch, listen and color with them.
Where can I watch No Chimney? No Problem!?
The film is on the NOXNOP YouTube channel. You can also listen to the complete story as an audio adventure and hear the original song on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.
Press + partners
Writing about NOXNOP? Looking to collaborate?
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Press kit
Logline, synopsis, credits, key art, stills, logos, soundtrack information and approved links.
Press pagePartnerships + licensing
For NOXNOP licensing, partnerships, distribution and other collaboration inquiries, contact hello@noxnop.com.
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