Holiday cartoon classics
Animated cartoon favourites fill the holidays with classic charm. When it comes to cherished holiday traditions, nothing compares to gathering around the TV with little ones and watching loveable cartoon characters come to life. These four fanciful picks will delight anyone who's home for the holidays.
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
(1966)
As cranky and nasty as a seasick crocodile, The Grinch loathes Christmas as loyal fans well know. Determined to rid the world of any Christmas spirit, he robs the Whos in Whoville of their holiday trappings. Yet what this green meanie is done he discovers that all creatures harbour a heart of gold if they dig deep enough. With catchy songs and Boris Karloff as its narrator, "The Grinch" is must-see TV for the cartoon crazed. |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
(1964)
Long before Hollywood studio's churned out features like "The Polar Express," this stop-motion charmer using little puppets delighted audiences young and old. With his untried innocence and adorable big eyes, Rudolph sets out to save the day. He also learns a few lessons about family and having faith in himself before Santa lets him guide his legendary sleigh. |
A Charlie Brown Christmas
(1965)
Charles Schultz brought his "Peanuts" comic strip to life with this beloved Christmas classic. The first cartoon to use children's voices rather than adult actor's playing kids, audiences tune in each year with childlike wonder to watch Charlie Brown direct a flagging holiday pageant. Thanks to his dog Snoopy, his pals and a little tree that needs his love he learns the real meaning of Christmas. |
Frosty the Snowman
(1969)
Another of the all-time great holiday cartoons, this jovial snowman with the coal-black eyes comes to life thanks to his magical hat. With a surprising array emotions that fills this half-hour cartoon, Frosty teaches the town's children about true holiday spirit and leaves them, and us, better for the experience.
- Constance Droganes
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