Parts of "Santa Con" were shot in Stratford, Connecticut in front of one of the oldest churches in New England. The Christ Episcopal Church built their second structure in 1743, which still stands today. Many of the scenes of this movie were shot at this church in the summer, although the movie takes place in winter. That isn't snow on the ground, it's synthetic.
Melissa Joan Hart and Alimi Ballard previously worked together on Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996). Ballard also guest starred on Hart's hit ABC family sitcom Melissa & Joey (2010).
Melissa Joan Hart's relatives have small roles in the movie. Melissa's sisters Mackenzie and Elizabeth play mall elves, her brother Brian plays a police officer, and all three of her sons appear as extras.
Melissa Joan Hart and Lucy DeVito previously worked together on Hart's ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey (2010).