Although the technology of modern movies for children and families is certainly impressive, there is something so classic and enchanting about the holiday specials I enjoyed as a child. Of course, I am referring to the series of specials from Rankin and Bass, including the wonderful tales of the story of Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reiindeer. My sisters and I looked forward to enjoying those special stories with relish every year.
Wanting to add more of those enjoyable family titles to our home movie collection, as well as pick up a few for holiday gifts, I was surprised to discover that there were Rankin and Bass shows that I had not yet seen! What a wonderful opportunity to explore new shows with my own family!
One such title is The Christmas Story: The Story of the First Christmas Snow. Unlike some of the other specials that focus on the fable of the holiday, this family movie carries the spirit of Christmas within its plot and is comparable to The Little Drummer Boy. With so much in media pulling my children, older as they are, into adulthood far too quickly for my tastes, sharing a family movie night with a delightful holiday themed show with a solid message is a welcomed respite.
Wanting to add more of those enjoyable family titles to our home movie collection, as well as pick up a few for holiday gifts, I was surprised to discover that there were Rankin and Bass shows that I had not yet seen! What a wonderful opportunity to explore new shows with my own family!
One such title is The Christmas Story: The Story of the First Christmas Snow. Unlike some of the other specials that focus on the fable of the holiday, this family movie carries the spirit of Christmas within its plot and is comparable to The Little Drummer Boy. With so much in media pulling my children, older as they are, into adulthood far too quickly for my tastes, sharing a family movie night with a delightful holiday themed show with a solid message is a welcomed respite.
Pick up a DVD to share with your own family
this holiday season from Warner Home Movies!
from Warner Home Movies and That's What She Said!
Which classic holiday specials are your favorite?
Do you share movies you loved as a child with your own children?
Which ones?
Tell me in a comment below! I'd love to hear your thoughts!
5 comments :
I love to watch Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer each year.
This looks like a really cute movie! We love so many Christmas movies, it would be hard to choose one.
I love these kind of movies and we always have a Christmas movie night to watch all of our dvds.
I like so many Christmas movies, but A Christmas Story is my all time fav.
I love Peanuts.. but this year I added the Muppet's Christmas to the list..LOVE it
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