The Island of Misfit Toys

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Growing up, the most popular TV Special during the Christmas season was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This production aired in 1964 and has been a rerun every December since. The one hour claymation production had so many memorable characters including Rudolph himself, the Abominable Snow Monster and Yukon Cornelius. As Rudolph and his friends … Read more

The Sibling Rivalry Between Heat Miser & Snow Miser

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The 1974 Christmas special, “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” introduced us to two characters that have entrenched themselves in Christmas pop culture ever since. The show title itself is usually lesser known than these two, Heat Miser and his brother Snow Miser. They each only had a few minutes of dialogue. Usually instantly recognizable … Read more

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

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The Origin Story Santa Claus While there are many Christmas TV specials that had been produced over the years, one of the most beloved is, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Created in 1970, it is a lovely story that tells the origin story of one of the most liked figures in the World. It … Read more

The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

A Symbol of Hope and Joy One of the most beloved symbols of the holiday season is the Christmas tree. But there is one Christmas tree that stands out above all the rest: the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. It first made its appearance in the 1965 animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. In the … Read more

How Many Ghosts Are There in A Christmas Carol?

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A fun little Christmas Trivia Question Many people forget that his former business partner, Jacob Marley who is now deceased, is the first ghost to visit. Over the course of the evening and into early morning he is visited by three more; The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. None of the others within … Read more

Linus Christmas Meaning PDF

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After many frustrations, Charlie Brown calls out to anyone who can explain to him the true meaning of Christmas. His good friend Linus goes out onto stage to recite a short passage from Luke in the Bible and helps everyone to remember exactly why we are celebrating this holiday . Text from Linus in a … Read more

Twas The Night Before Christmas Poem

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This well known poem about a man who sees Santa visit his home on Christmas Eve has been loved for generations. Short and fun, your family will enjoy hearing you recite it. Very well known story and only two pages long. Download Free PDF and print the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Gift of the Magi Story

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A tale of a wife who loves her husband and wants to give him a very special Christmas present. Very well known story and only six pages long. Download PDF and print the story of “The Gift of the Magi”