And since it is that time of year when holiday shows start to dominate the TV schedule, I thought I would help you out by pointing out some of my favourite animated Christmas specials (the old ones and the new ones).
Let's start with the Classics:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer This claymation classic is one of my favourites - I mean who doesn't love a story about misfits? An elf that wants to be a dentist and a reindeer with a shiny nose team-up with their friend Yukon Cornelius to defeat the Abominable Snowman. It even has a love story. Makes me want to break out the old mistletoe :)
Santa Claus is Comin' to TownEver wonder how Santa Claus became Santa Claus - from the delivering of gifts right down to the red suit? Well, it's simple really - just watch this classic and you'll never wonder again!
The Little Drummer Boy(And you thought it was just a song!) Continuing with our vintage claymation - this is the story of an orphaned little boy who hated humanity and preferred the company of his animal friends. He meets three wise men and his path leads him to the baby Jesus, and the realization that hating others is wrong... and of course there is some significant drum playing that follows.
Mickey's Christmas CarolI've always loved the story of the Christmas Carol and Disney does a nice job of it. With Mickey Mouse as the humble Bob Cratchit, Jiminy Cricket as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Scrooge McDuck as, well, Scrooge - it's hard not to fall in love with this story about the importance of giving.
He's green, he's grouchy, he's the Grinch! Can I just say that Dr. Seuss has one very active imagination. All of his interesting characters come to life in this classic. And who didn't want to be a Who when they were little? It's a great story if you can over-look the animal cruelty (I always felt so sorry for his little dog Max). It is a testament that even the worst of us can change, with a little kindness and love.
A Charlie Brown ChristmasOur lovable Charlie Brown finds himself depressed at Christmas time by all of the commercialisation being made of this holiday. Even his own dog, Snoopy falls prey to it. In an effort to find the real meaning of Christmas, Charlie is encouraged to direct a play about the nativity. This leads him to go searching for the perfect tree - a small, real one. In the end, Charlie's friends show him the real meaning of Christmas when they help decorate his little tree.
Now I have to admit, I have never really been a huge fan of this snowman classic, but I know that there are a lot of people who are. So, I thought I would include it - just in case it is one of your favourites.
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