Nicholas St. North’s Backstory: Becoming Santa Claus! | Rise of the Guardians

Let's explore the epic, wonderful, and magical backstory of one Nicholas Saint North: better known to the world as Santa Claus! Before North became the leader of the Guardians of Childhood and established himself as Father Christmas, according to the book "Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King" by William Joyce, he started out as a struggling and lonely child in Russia, but would go on to become the Guardian of Wonder, establish the North Pole, and provide gives to all of the children of the world!
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[@seancollins7447]

Sad Fact: The character of Kathrine is named after William Joyce's daughter, who died at 18 from a brain tumor.

[@FritzFoxPirate]

Yes

[@galaxyunknown2599]

Yea and also Joyce wife (Feel bad for him)

[@nutellaplaysx]

bless!

[@popculturefanxxi4391]

I feel bad for him

[@crumblemuffin1257]

Out of all the guardians,Santa was by far my favorite. His jolly persona and his mannerisms is the best man.

[@IsaacCarlson]

He is one wild man! His backstory is fascinating!

[@minaminastheanimationfan7909]

Mine is Bunny :D

[@nalathesnowdogqueen1152]

@@minaminastheanimationfan7909 my favorite is bunny too, because he has tough love for Jack Frost but is kind to the little girl.

[@minaminastheanimationfan7909]

@@nalathesnowdogqueen1152 Not to mention how cute he is when he loses his powers XD

[@nalathesnowdogqueen1152]

@@minaminastheanimationfan7909 I know right

[@joshuamerriweather2861]

Rise of the Guardians is an underrated DreamWorks film that deserves more love

[@christian10697]

Indeed it is. It deserves a sequel.

[@IsaacCarlson]

I agree Joshua! I wish movies like this would get more appreciation!

[@lucapeyrefitte6899]

It deserves a show

[@joshuamerriweather2861]

@@IsaacCarlson thank you. Big fan of your work. I respect and appreciate it

[@joshuatewolde1837]

@@IsaacCarlson Is Anybody In The Mood For A “Rise Of The Guardians” Sequel?

[@kawaiidevil15]

"We are very busy bringing joy to children. We don't have time....for children" Best Santa quote ever😂😂😂

[@TrademarkedIPAdress]

One of my most favourite quotes too xD

[@evelynnart37]

Add the look on his and the others faces and it's my favorite moment 😂

[@harmonetheanimationaddict4419]

I imagine that the movie Guardians have the same backstories as their book counterparts, though obviously tweked to fit film canon.

[@FritzFoxPirate]

Unlike the movie, The mini fairies are pieces of Toothiana' soul in the books

[@IsaacCarlson]

Exactly. The author explained the movie just takes place long after the books

[@heatherreagan8078]

Yeah, the only one with a different backstory is Jack Frost, being a human in the movie and Night Light in the final book.

[@bella_daze3092]

@@IsaacCarlson Ya know- it makes sense 0-0

[@rookhousestudios3686]

@@heatherreagan8078 I'm pretty sure the Easter bunny is a different being entirely

[@monkeyming5545]

Santa always felt like a cool uncle or grandpa, especially with his tattoos!

[@shantilalla1014]

*He is like one of the few warriors who have never fallen.*

[@IsabelleVernalia]

I love Rise of the Guardians! This movie is so underrated, and North is one of my favorite guardians!! ✨ Happy Holidays!! 🎅🎄

[@mariarice711]

Please, Issac do more videos about Rise of the Guardians!!! It’s my favorite movie in the whole wide world!!!

[@IsaacCarlson]

I eventually have to do all of the guardian's backstories at a minimum, but let me know if there are any questions that have rattled your brain!

[@mariarice711]

@@IsaacCarlson Thank You So Much!! I don’t have any at the moment, but I do hope you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

[@rml2765]

The books are a really fun read, definitely meant for younger readers but it’s still so fun to read

[@TheCommenterDragon]

North is one of my all time favorite guardians!

[@IsaacCarlson]

I think he's so fun! Favorite Russian in the whole movie for sure 😂

[@crumblemuffin1257]

That's how we do it in mother Russia.

[@RC_Gaming_306]

Wait, Santa is originally Russian? I thought Santa being Russian is only for the movie!

[@IsaacCarlson]

In the Guardians of Childhood books he's also from Russia. I don't know if that is true in other stories though!

[@aisha02a]

i'm p sure this particular lore pertains to the dreamswork's version of santa!

[@galaxyunknown2599]

@@IsaacCarlson is true north is Russia

[@paulmoses3381]

Bretty, sure the santa claus myth got is's start in Germany.

[@eldritchpumpkinghost2968]

@@paulmoses3381 The myth started in Turkey.

[@kenchristiansen2080]

Rose of the Guardians is a greatly underrated film. I really enjoy these back stories.

[@OzzyDrixClay]

Why does Guss in Recess have such a Santa like singing voice. . And Recess exist in the same universe as Lilo &Stitch . Witch also exist in same universe as American Dragon. And I. American Dragon episode eye of the beholder we see Santa but obviously Guss

[@JT5555]

I think you mean mikey.

[@JT5555]

Fun fact: the north pole is unclaimed by any nation (though the russians tried,by placing a flag there).

[@RemMclendon]

Rise of the guardians best holiday movie 💜

[@IsaacCarlson]

It's definitely great especially if you want some deep lore!

[@RemMclendon]

@@IsaacCarlson true 🧐

[@jukebox_draws]

We’re gonna need Bunnymund and Sandy’s stories! The intergalactic war is such an interesting part of the guardian lore, especially the genocide of the pookas

[@faith4disney]

Those books are incredible!

[@silveranimati0ns565]

I always loved this movie, i hope they get their own series or second movie. I sure wish they have more merch of this movie💖

[@audralegg6477]

I wish we got to see Santa Claus side kicks Katherine and nightlight in the film. That I would like to how everyone bounced off everyone else and karthine seems to be about jacks age so love to have seen that.

[@kayo4344]

We technically did see Nightlight He lives in Jack

[@audralegg6477]

Hum I didn't know that. Thanks for that.

[@michaelbrent1536]

I still with the DreamWorks rise of the guardians had TV series or at least a sequel!

[@battletimewitch9987]

I really wish this became an animated tv show, like. If it was animated similair to Tangled that would’ve been amazing! Each season could’ve talked about how every guardian became one

[@octoberfluteplayer]

Great video as always. I’m so glad you’ve done and still do videos for this movie. Rise of the Guardians is my second favorite movie of all time after Lilo & Stitch. It’s both entertaining and meaningful. I will always believe in them.

[@queenofdisney4932]

Same with my favourite is Lilo and Stitch

[@IsaacCarlson]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it! Rise of The Guardians is underrated. It's a lot of fun!

[@raven3067]

I just want to wish everyone safe and have a merry Christmas. 🎄

[@IsaacCarlson]

Merry Christmas, Raven! I hope you have a great week!

[@raven3067]

@@IsaacCarlson thanks Isaac. That means a lot to me. 👍

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Fun fact: the "real" Saint Nicholas was from Turkey and was actually Sainted by the Catholic Church, itself

[@CamiLWaters]

Okay I've read the books almost 100 times and you made North's Story sound so riveting even for someone who has it memorized. Katherine(Mother Goose) would be proud to hear your rendition of North's story.

[@nalanhazzard]

Marry Christmas Isaac 💝 and I was just watching that movie

[@IsaacCarlson]

That's so cool! That lines up so well!

[@nalanhazzard]

@@IsaacCarlson thank you !

[@Maria-dm7qo]

Yes this is why I love Rise of the Guardians and Guardians of Childhood , Thank you so much for making this video you are The Best of the Best!! And Happy Holidays!⛄❄🎁🦌🎅🎄

[@F0re5tMan]

I'd love to see a sequel explore the relationship between Santa and Krampus. That'd be interesting, to say the least.

[@FritzFoxPirate]

Thank God the book series is finally realized. Such amazing books. Read all 5 and I love Pitch's backstory he is probably my favorite in the books

[@dukeofmania6504]

Damn, Santa was a Cossack. You know he’s gotta be tough if he rode with those warrior-folk.

[@larrypoppins6273]

I love north. He's an absolute badass, but he still feels like santa claus. He's jolly, kind, and compassionate. Plus he's got his belly.

[@cassandrasullivan_1]

I love all the Guardians, if I had to pick a favorite from the movie it would be Sandy. Even if he never speaks you can understand what he feels through his expressions. Hope you get around to all the Guardians stories!

[@catshal1067]

I love Rise of the Guardians especially North it shows a side of Santa no one expected. Also Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah if you’re Jewish🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

This is hands down one of my favorite movies and it doesn't get enough love so thank you for covering it!

[@queenofdisney4932]

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY

[@IsaacCarlson]

Happy Holidays!

[@queenofdisney4932]

@@IsaacCarlson you two 👍

[@cattiger1421]

I Literally just got the rise of the guardians dvd. I had to get a new one because I lost the old one

[@daimonatkins3046]

So such interesting world building I feel like I’ve been missing out on something special

[@reyesreviews]

Yes now its time for Bunnymund

[@rixinrazor205]

North from Rise of the Guardians has to be one of the coolest versions of Santa I have ever seen

[@WillScarlet16]

One thing I love about the movie is that they introduce him as he's making a new toy and cheering like a kid when it works - it stands to reason, a guy who makes toys all year has to be an overgrown kid himself and love creating new things. But surprisingly, no other movie version of Santa has ever conveyed that side of him before. Maybe it's something only an animator would understand.

[@ModernVintageTV0]

Please do a Disney Iceberg video. We need one.

[@melaniehaskins3695]

Another lion Guard and I think the reason why Simba was so protective over Kiiara it was because the lion guard wasn’t there

[@mydisneyarts2696]

Wow!!! It's very interesting, thank you Isaac. Merry Christmas and have a magical week✨

[@mariadinadis4115]

North is my favorite character in the movie, he’s so handsome, soft spoken and funny, and my heart belongs to him ♥️🥰 ( don’t judge please, I have a crush on him so badly)

[@kimberlybogert-nemeth4760]

Not joking I was eating a cookie and drinking milk while watching this.😂🎅🍪but anyways 😅I enjoy watching your stuff on Dinsey and watch ever else:3You seem so cheerful and wholesome it's enough to Cheer anyone up..at least to me anyway.😅😌🌸Take care Happy Hoildays^^🎄✨🎁❄⛄

[@robot8290]

Do more guardians! Thx

[@kayo4344]

Wow just WOW THE STORY OF THIS SANTA CLAUS IS EPIC I have got to read these books 📚 A man who was once a bandit became a warrior, magician, guardian, and the most iconic figure of all the holidays It's just awesome MERRY CHRISTMAS ISSAC 🎅 🎄 ❤

[@dramaturge231]

You’re so cute, Isaac! And thanks for the backstory! Finally watched this movie for the first time today!!!

[@Monica_bondevik]

God I need more Rise of the guardians content, it's so underrated!

[@shiro_kitten9298]

I'd love to see a sequel where pitch comes back & either Jack himself or Santa has to face him in a 1 on 1 battle.

[@sparkfireprime978]

Can we learn about th Easter bunny Origins please

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Can you do an video talking about Who's The Man of/on the Moon Is?

[@IsaacCarlson]

Absolutely! The Man in the Moon is a very weird entity!

[@shadowgamer4306]

@@IsaacCarlson You need to cover him in your next video.

[@jillianpedone3579]

I LOVE these books. I read them to my little sister and we were so happy when the Jack Frost book came out.

[@n.abookgirl2457]

I still believe... that this franchise deserves either a sequel or series!

[@oneshortlady]

my personal headcanon is mrs claus is a short soft plus sized woman who bakes for the gaurdians and sings to north to destress him.

[@staceytetzlaff2822]

Okay if they did make a sequel I really hope we'll actually get to see the Man in the Moon actually appear.

[@ava165]

I haven’t seen this movie in years omg

[@cookiegacha2701]

I love this santa. HE HAS TATTOOS!

[@theunitedcommonwealth715]

This is awesome can't wait for Sandys one respect dude and Happy Holidays too.

[@ajwillustratorauthor]

I know this isn't really a Christmas movie but I watch it every year at this time 😄🎄

[@khalidhenry3857]

I gotta read the books

[@IsaacCarlson]

The books are crazy and fun Khalid. I would highly recommend them! I linked the paperback in my description by the way if you want to find them easily! Have a great day!

[@khalidhenry3857]

@@IsaacCarlson Thank you!

[@BPJD2004]

7:55, oh my Primus! Are those Sunstorm toys?! I really hope that's a Transformers Easter Egg in Rise of the Guardians! I love Transformers.

[@carolinedisalvatore9768]

Hey Issac have you seen the Netflix Animated movie Klaus?

[@WinterCrystal1009]

You know, I cry every time I see that you still make these videos. They're so fun to see, especially since I'm such a big RotG fan for so long.

[@tabby5228]

Seeing a video dedicated to one of the characters from one of my favorite movies makes me very happy. North is awesome.

[@TheSkyCaptain]

Dude, I've been watching you for years and I flickawicking love you. Not like, I'm someone you interact with in your life and makes it better, but more like .... You are someone that I have gotten to know in my life that reminds me of how magical and beautiful life is supposed to be and reminds me that no matter how shammlingydindongily awful life has been lately that it is up to me to MAKE sure that it is magical and that I am a magical person.

[@drswag0076]

if SpongeBob SquarePants met this Santa, they could trade combat secrets, Santa with his swordsmanship and SpongeBob with his Karate skills. think about it.

[@anyamiller9014]

Oh Santa, how I love you, your Russian accent and tattoos. 😁 Awesome video.

[@heathertoomey7068]

Honestly that Santa was terrifying, and this video just made him a little scarrier.

[@vittoriogirolimetto6083]

Guys listen up! Some weeks ago i watched a del Toro's post on twitter about Rise of the guardians. I commented by writing "still hoping for a sequel" and ... Peter Ramsey liked my comment! So maybe there's still hope! ❤

[@csdm1999]

Just so you know Isaac, the cossacks are not savages though they could be cruel, they were more like elite cavalry/ policeman in the Russian Empire

[@Queen_Springsteen]

I love the naughty and nice tattoos He’s also my favourite character in the movie likes his attitude.

[@MrChef-uu2ff]

Nickolas St. North: “We are not criminals. We are outlaws.” Nickolas, years later, as Santa: “We are not outlaws anymore… we are guardians.”

[@RoseWillow13]

I love your Rise of the Guardians content, Isaac!! Such an underappreciated movie and book series!

[@sarahsims6164]

It's been a while since I've seen a Guardians video; not that I'm complaining, of course! In fact, I've got an idea for another one; should Jack Frost have chosen to be a Guardian at the end of the movie? Especially with his history?

[@galaxymew5138]

This is one of the best movies from my childhood, still amazing to this day!

[@shantilalla1014]

*I wonder where the real myth of Santa came from.*

[@christianali5431]

Oh… Bits and pieces from here and there.

[@codyj.braunva5406]

Mainly the Catholic Saint

[@tayloredwards4968]

I really hope you have a happy holiday 🎄

[@Colipopkola]

I always loved Saint North, such a cool character! So glad I got to learn more about him! 💖

[@a.t.m873]

Thanks for the Holiday movie info @Issac Carlson. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Thanks for all the interesting movie thoughts and info you give us throughout the year.

[@TheSkyCaptain]

Also, merry Christmas, bub. You are beautiful and you deserve a Christmas as magical as you are

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

If they make a sequel to rise of the Guardians I would like to see them do a plot line That has Christmas as a side plot

[@NobelTheKnave]

Dual sword wielding Russian accent Santa: Exists Me: *Enough. I am satisfied*

[@bartholomew1096]

He needs his own movie forsure

[@Disre.damn.spectful]

Rise of the Guardians should be a series

[@chrisvelez8346]

Can you do origin stories for all the guardians? That would be so cool

[@alexmouse5758]

I love you dude. Your cheerful attitude makes my day

[@ellemoplas244]

Merry Christmas Isaac 🎄🎄⛄🎅

[@nicholasjohnson2497]

st nick was a real person, this backstory of his warrior like savagery is insulting to the real person. St. Nicholas was a catholic Bishop, who devoted his life to charity, and patronized for his deep devotion to the youth. Hes my patron saint and its a bummer that dreamworks chose this route completely avoiding Christianity all together.

[@marcosdeharo9371]

I LOVED the rise of the guardians series. And the movie made me cry too many times. Are you going to do the rest of the Guardians? (Other than Pitch) 🥰 stay amazing!

[@madisonyomans9004]

The Santa in the movie is my mother’s favorite version of Santa.

[@Smudge-carTOONS]

I hope we here bunny (maybe around easter ) me and my sister's love your videos very engaging

[@lenastorm6280]

Great video! Please also do a video on the Backstories of the other Guardians!

[@jamesconway8173]

Thank you you did this on my birthday God blees you Jesus Love you

[@codyj.braunva5406]

I hope to see Jack Frost’s full back story.

[@Wakanda888]

Let's get a backstory on The Easter Bunny.

[@Angie2343]

Santa Claus is a badass.

[@kpbennett7743]

Yay luv this lore!

[@IsaacCarlson]

Agreed! It's so crazy, and I love it!

[@kassandracram2954]

Santa's origins in real life starts in Russia I believe.

[@torrizimmerman2811]

Could you do Bunnymunds backstory?