The Year Without a Santa Claus

The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974 · 51 min · EN · G · 7.2 (223 votes)
Dir. Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass · Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving, Bob McFadden, Rhoda Mann
AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasy

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

VIBE

A charmingly retro stop-motion special that feels like a warm hug from Christmases past. It’s a gentle, whimsical journey about rediscovering the magic of the season, perfect for cozying up with loved ones.

whimsicalcozynostalgicgentlesteadystop-motion animationclassic holiday specialcharmingholiday spiritsibling relationshipchildhood wonder
sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookelvesholidaysanta clausstop motionchristmas
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