By Karen Rice
Official Kids Mag
Is watching a holiday movie or special one of
your favorite traditions? Us too! Here are some
classics to include on your "must see" list this
season. Get the popcorn and hot chocolate ready,
put on your holiday pajamas, and be prepared for
fun, laughs, and good feelings with these favorites
that have stood the test of time.
"babes In toyland" (1934): Also known
as "March of the Wooden Soldiers," this almost
century-old classic stars the comedy duo of Laurel
and Hardy as two helpful tenants living in Mother
Peep's shoe in Toyland.
"Holiday Inn" (1942): Hollywood legends
Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire star in this classic
that is famous for introducing the song "White
Christmas." It's a fun movie for fans of singing and
dancing.
"It's a Wonderful Life" (1946): This sad
tale of businessman George Bailey turns into a
happy story of a holiday miracle, reminding us
to appreciate our wonderful lives and also what
happens every time a bell rings.
classic
holiday viewing
for the whole family
"miracle on 34th street" (1947): This one is
all about a man named "Kris Kringle" who claims
to be the real Santa Claus after he gets a job as a
department store Santa in New York. They hold
a trial to see if Mr. Kringle is telling the truth. It's
more than 70 years old, but the story is timeless.
"a christmas carol" (1951): This Charles
Dickens' story is a Christmas classic. The 1951
version is considered the closest to Dickens' 1843
novella that tells the story of mean old Ebenezer
Scrooge, who learns a lesson about the true
meaning of Christmas.
"rudolph the red-Nosed reindeer"
(1964): This Christmas television special became
such a hit after it first aired in 1964 that it has
been rebroadcast every year since, making it the
longest-running Christmas special in history. It is
unique because of its use of stop-motion animation,
featuring 22 handmade sets, all built to scale for the
cast of four-inch puppets. Each second of filming
required 24 frames of animation.
"a charlie brown
christmas" (1965): The first
television special based on
Charles Schultz' Peanuts comic
strip. Charlie Brown, Snoopy
and the gang discover the
true meaning of Christmas in
this heartwarming favorite.
"How the Grinch
stole christmas" (1967):
An animated version of the
Dr. Seuss book, this film
has entertained countless
children since it was first
released more than 50
years ago.
28 • December 2021 • www.OfficialKidsmag.com
