Factual error: When Howard is running after the bouncy ball he is on the second floor of the Mall of America, however, you see him run through the LEGO store which is located on the lowest floor of the Mall of America, which is impossible if he was on the second floor before.

Jingle All the Way (1996)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Brian Levant
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Belushi, Rita Wilson, Phil Hartman, Sinbad, Jake Lloyd
Howard (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is mistaken for the turbo man guy. He gets to pick which kid gets a free Turbo man action figure so he picks his son. The mail guy tries to steal it but he doesn't really get to. Jamie gives the Turboman to him as the mail guy is off to jail and Everyone is happy.
Steven
Giant Santa: I'm gonna deck your halls, bub.
Question: How come the little girl didn't give Howard back his ball when he tried to retrieve it around the mall?
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Answer: Most likely, she decided to keep it and not want to give it to Howard which is why she put it in her mouth.