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Updated November 2016

Christmas Hanukkah amp Kwanzaa Films

Ames Public Library 12 Days of Christmas Eve (DVD FAMILY TWE) 90 min 2004 When Calvin (a modern-day Scrooge) wakes up in a hospital bed on Christmas Eve he is visited by a mysterious no-nonsense nurse who gives him 12 attempts to make the best Christmas Eve ever The 12 Dogs of Christmas (DVD FAMILY TWE) 107 min 2005 Upon being sent to live with her aunt in the small town of Doverville 12-year-old Emma OConner finds herself in the middle of a ldquodog-fightrdquo with the Mayor and town dogcatcher In order to strike down their no-dogs law Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates grown-ups and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes 25 Days Until Christmas (242355 DVD TWE) 72 min 2011 Christmas is a time for celebration with family and focusing on the gift of Christ Jesus This film uses the Bible in the familys Christmas tradition by counting down the Advent calendar with daily scripture readings beautiful winter scenes devotions and music Listen one day at a time or play all for a longer more worshipful experience Activity TV Christmas Vol 1 amp 2 (J 7455 ACT V1 or V2) 9795 min 2008 Spread holiday cheer and learn how to make fun Christmas treats and crafts From 3-D Christmas trees and homemade greeting cards to chocolate gingerbread people everyone will love these festive creations and delicious snacks Make crafts conduct experiments and more with easy-to-follow tutorials led by friendly experts All Is Bright (DVD COMEDY ALL) 107 min 2013 Lie cheat steal Its part of the holiday spirit for ex-con Dennis and fast talker Rene when they try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees in New York Itrsquos Dennisrsquo chance to go straight Renersquos chance to make cash so he can marry Dennis ex-wife For two not-very-bright guys this holiday season may bring some unexpected miracles Andre Rieu Christmas Around the World (DVD CONCERT RIE) 90 min 2006 Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform holiday classics accompanied by the Japanese Childrenrsquos Choir Angel of Christmas (DVD TV ANG) 87 min 2015 A newspaper writerrsquos boss has given her three weeks to write a holiday story about her great grandfather and the angel he carved as a young man As the days count down to her Christmas Eve deadline Susan finds herself being courted by two very different men as she unravels the details of a romantic triangle from her grandfathers life In the end both the past and the present will lead back to the Angel of Christmas Angels Sing (DVD DRAMA ANG) 90 min 2013 When Michael Walker was a child he wished that Christmas was every day Then a heartbreaking accident trampled his Christmas spirit Thirty years later he still cant bring himself to feel joy at the holidays although his wife and parents try their best When his own son faces tragedy he realizes he needs to make a change and get over the past A mystery man by the name of Nick gives Michael a special gift and inspires him to find his lost happiness

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Babes in Toyland (DVD FAMILY BAB) 106 min 1961 Santa Clauss incompetent assistants accidentally make some giant wooden soldiers which come in useful when a villain tries to take over Toyland Babyrsquos First ChristmasA Bride for Christmas (DVD TV BAB) 170 min 2012 Babys First Christmas When two lawyers siblings fall in love it binds them together by default When Jennas sister goes into labor on Christmas Eve romantic sparks fly and they need a Christmas miracle for a new start A Bride for Christmas After Jessie Patterson calls off her third engagement she swears off serious relationships until she finds the one Then charming but chronically single Aiden comes along Bachelor Mother (DVD COMEDY BAC) 83 min 1939 Unemployed Polly Parrish picks up a baby left at orphanage doors at Christmas Everyone assumes the foundling is hers including Pollys ex-boss who offers her a job if shell raise the baby A paycheck would be handy so Polly complies When the bosss tycoon dad assumes the infant is his secret grandson events spin out of control Bad Santa (DVD COMEDY BAD) 92 min 2003 Willie is a thief who teams up with his dwarf friend Marcus for a Christmas scam Willie gets a job as a mall Santa Marcus tags along as an elf and they use their employee status to rob stores Willie is a bitter and foul-mouthed alcoholic who doesnt care much for kids A malls manager is suspicious so he asks the chief of security to check out Willie Meanwhile one of the kids Willie talks to becomes a regular customer Barneyrsquos Night Before Christmas (DVD FAMILY BAR) 56 min 1999 Barney and friends meet Santa Claus and take a tour of his decorated house They discover Santas music box his favorite toys and his train Learn about Christmas traditions the spirit of giving working together and winter fun Beethovenrsquos Christmas Adventure (DVD FAMILY BEE) 90 min 2011 In this heartwarming holiday adventure the hilarious canine speaks for the first time When Henry the elf flees the North Pole with Santas sleigh and bag of toys he crash-lands in a tree When the bag ends up in the wrong hands its up to Beethoven and his pal Mason to rescue Henry fetch Santas toys and save Christmas Benjirsquos Very Own Christmas Story (DVD FAMILY BEN) 26 min 1978 Benji and his friends go on a magic trip to meet Kris Kringle and learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world Best Christmas Party Ever (DVD TV BES) 90 min 2014 With the holidays at hand party planner Jennie Stanton learns that her boss Petra will retire after Christmas and hopes she will be left in charge of Petras Parties New Yorks premiere event-planners Jennies hopes fade when Petras charming and handsome nephew Nick arrives on the scene and Petra announces that he will take over the business Bing Crosbyrsquos White Christmas USO All Star Show (DVD CONCERT CRO) 90 min 2009 The concert that was produced by the USO for the US troops overseas features over 40 top names from stage screen and TV in an evening of music and comedy The Bishoprsquos Wife (DVD DRAMA BIS) 109 min 1947 When Episcopalian bishop Henry Brougham prays for divine guidance to raise funds for a new cathedral a guardian angel named Dudley answers his prayers Henry unaware of his visitorrsquos identity assumes that Dudley has designs on his wife Julia Henry regains the common touch hed almost lost and Julia realizes how much she loves her husband

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Blast of Silence (DVD DRAMA BLA) 77 min 1961 Frankie Bono is an orphan who makes a profitable living as a contract killer Traveling from Cleveland to New York during the Christmas season he is charged with taking out mid-level Harlem numbers and drug kingpin Troiano Stalking his prey Bono is distracted by an encounter with a childhood friend whose sister sees him as a lonely man not the barely human he has become Aware of his mortality Bono sees the pretty Christmas lights as mere glitzy decorations covering the festering rot of existence and his own personal hell Bush Christmas (DVD FAMILY BUS) 77 min 1947 Two children are heading home to Australia for Christmas On their journey they encounter a group of thieves and they accidentally give them the information they need to steal their fatherrsquos horses The children then try to save the horses Candleshoe (DVD FAMILY CAN) 101 min 1978 Welcome to Candleshoe a stately English manor where a swashbuckling pirate hid a fortune in Spanish doubloons centuries ago And thats what young orphan Casey and a sly con man are determined to find Carols for Christmas (DVD CONCERT CAR) 59 min 1985 Twenty-four traditional Christmas carols are enhanced by paintings prints and decorative amp entertaining illustrations from the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Case for Christmas (DVD TV CAS) 88 min 2011 Santa is in trouble People are losing faith in him and hes being sued for ruining Christmas Michael Sherman is a young lawyer and single father still mourning the loss of his wife who takes Santa on as a client He not only helps save Kris Kringle but also discovers the courage to let love back into his life making this the happiest season of all Chicago Cab (DVD COMEDY CHI) 96 min 1998 This adaptation of Will Kerns play follows a Chicago cabbie as he picks up passengers on the citys South Side on Christmas Eve and listens to their stories Christmas (DVD CONCERT CEL) 60 min 2010 This heart-warming music concert from Celtic Thunder was filmed live in Poughkeepsie NY Christmas Angel (DVD FAMILY CHR) 90 min 2009 Ashley feels alone this Christmas as she searches fruitlessly for a job But her neighbor Nick knows exactly what to do He offers her a job to be his assistant in the best work of all helping others But Ashley cannot tell anyone her new boss is a secret Santa Can she keep her big secret from her new but nosey reporter boyfriend Christmas Angel (DVD TV CHR) 90 min 2011 When Eddie and Stewarts mother is struck by a car just before Christmas her life hangs in the balance As Eddie fights against time he must produce a miracle But even with some help from above can he save her Christmas at Cartwrightrsquos (DVD TV CHR) 84 min 2014 With the holiday season at hand single mom Nicky Talbot is unemployed and struggling to afford a nice Christmas with her eight-year-old daughter Hearing that Cartwrights Department Store is hiring temporary holiday help Nicky rushes to apply but is rejected by Senior VP Fiona Aldrich who considers Nicky a threat to the relationship she hopes to have with Bill a charming and handsome store manager

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The Christmas Bunny (DVD FAMILY CHR) 100 min 2010 When Julia a lonely foster child discovers an injured rabbit on Christmas Eve she forms a friendship with a farmwoman who will nurse the bunny Juliarsquos heart heals as she bonds with her adoptive family making her holidays unforgettable The Christmas Card (DVD DRAMA CHR) 84 min 2007 In the midst of the Afghanistan war a soldier is touched by a Christmas card from a girl in a town in the USA As months pass the card never leaves the soldierrsquos side giving him strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her A Christmas Carol (DVD DRAMA CHR) 70 min 1938 This is the timeworn Dickens story about the old merchant Scrooge and how his own disappointments in life shape his view that both life and men are not worthy of his notice or concern A Christmas Carol (DVD DRAMA CHR) 86 min 1951 This British film is widely considered to be the definitive version of Charles Dickenss novel Alastair Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge a London miser who despite his wealth refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his employee Bob Cratchit as a servant On Christmas Eve Scrooge is visited by apparitions who teach him what a wretch he has become transformed by greed With a new cheery outlook Scrooge sets about earning his redemption A Christmas Carol (DVD FAMILY CHR) 98 min 2010 Bob Hoskins Colin Firth and Jim Carrey star in this Disney version of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge who begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew When the ghosts take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths he is reluctant to face he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before its too late A Christmas Celebration Live from Dublin (DVD CONCERT CEL) 66 min 2007 A glowing performance of holiday favorites is performed by the popular Celtic Woman ensemble Christmas in Connecticut (DVD COMEDY CHR) 101 min 1945 A famous food writer lies about living on a farm raising her children and being a good cook She is really an unmarried New Yorker who cant boil an egg When her editor sends her to spend Christmas with a sailor her job is on the line Christmas in WonderlandA Hoborsquos Christmas (DVD FAMILY CHR)

bull Christmas in Wonderland 95 min 2007 Itrsquos a rotten Christmas for the Saunders family Having just moved to a new city they have no friends and no money Brian and Mary find a hoard of cash at the local mall and launch a yuletide shopping spree until the crooks who counterfeited the money start chasing them through the mall

bull A Hoborsquos Christmas 94 min 1987 With Christmas around the corner a rider of the rails for 25 years makes one last attempt to reunite with his family for the holidays

A Christmas Kiss (DVD DRAMA CHR) 88 min 2011 Wendy is an aspiring designer and assistant to her callous boss Priscilla Wendys dreams of impressing her boss get complicated when she discovers that the mysterious man she kissed in a falling elevator is Priscillas boyfriend Adam As Adam and Wendys friendship grows Priscilla takes drastic measures to make sure her engagement goes forward The Christmas Lights 2 Bigger Dazzling Displays (74559412 DVD CHR) 60 min 2011 Get into the spirit of Christmas in an even bigger way Travel through every time zone in the continental US to see the best in home displays set to a wonderful holiday musical score

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The Christmas Lodge (DVD DRAMA CHR) 89 min 2011 A historic preservationist comes in contact with an old Christmas Lodge and restores the dilapidated lodge finding the love of her life Christmas Mail (DVD DRAMA CHR) 90 min 2011 In this holiday romantic comedy a woman who works at the post office answering Santas mail captures the heart of a disillusioned postal carrier Christmas Memories Vol 3 (DVD CONCERT RAE) 2005 Sing along with ldquoSilver Bellsrdquo ldquoRockin Around the Christmas Treerdquo ldquoI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clausrdquo ldquoIm Dreaming of a White Christmasrdquo ldquoSanta Claus Is Coming to Townrdquo ldquoHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmasrdquo ldquoChristmas in Killarneyrdquo ldquoDeck the Hallsrdquo ldquoO Little Town of Bethlehemrdquo ldquoAway in a Mangerrdquo ldquoSilent Nightrdquo ldquoOh Holy Nightrdquo ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo ldquoWe Wish You a Merry Christmasrdquo and ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo A Christmas Musical Tour Austria Switzerland Germany (DVD CONCERT CHR) 57 min 2010 The tour includes Vienna (the Christkindl Market) Steyr (the Krampus masqueraders with St Nicholas) Switzerland (the great monastery church at Einsiedeln) Bavaria (the Abbey Church at Ottobeuren) Salzburg Austria (Christmas market) Linz (great cathedral) and ends gazing upwards at the great Christmas fresco that decorates the dome of the monastery church at Einsiedeln The Christmas Ornament (DVD TV CHR) 90 min 2013 Newly widowed Kathy plans to skip out on decking the halls and trimming the tree this Christmas to avoid memories of her late husband The only Christmas tradition she will observe is baking cookies for her friends a passion since she was a child When Kathy meets handsome Christmas tree shop owner Tim their undeniable chemistry along with an ornament Tim gives her that symbolizes hope helps Kathy open up to the joys of the season again The Christmas Shoes (DVD DRAMA CHR) 94 min 2002 A workaholic attorney crosses paths with a young boy on Christmas Eve and rediscovers the true meaning of love This film is based on the book by Donna VanLiere and on the Grammy-nominated 1 song by Newsong The Christmas ShoesThe Christmas Blessing (DVD DRAMA CHR) 183 min 2002 2005

bull The Christmas Shoes A workaholic attorney crosses paths with a young boy on Christmas Eve and rediscovers the true meaning of love life and the holiday season

bull The Christmas Blessing When a medical resident loses a patient he moves home with his father to rethink his career His visit is bittersweet overshadowed by memories his mother lost 18 years earlier on Christmas Eve He accepts a coaching position at a local elementary school where he meets Megan a teacher and becomes close with a young boy His world flips upside down when the lives of the woman he loves and an innocent young boy are in crisis

The Christmas Star (DVD FAMILY CHR) 94 min 1986 A counterfeiter escapes prison through his extraordinary likeness to St Nick Christmas is near and police are closing in He is unable to recover loot from an earlier caper without taking advantage of two neighborhood kids who believe he is Santa A Christmas Story (DVD COMEDY CHR) 98 min 1983 Adapted from a memoir by humorist Jean Shepherd (who narrates) this film centers on Ralphie Parker a boy living in 1940s Indiana who is yearning for a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas Despite protests from his mother that hell shoot his eye out Ralphie persists unsuccessfully trying to enlist the assistance of both his teacher and Santa Claus All the while Ralphie deals with a pair of bullies and tries to avoid a feud between his parents Also available is A Christmas Story 2

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Christmas Story (DVD FAMILY CHR) 78 min 2007 How did Santa become Santa Hundreds of years ago in Lapland a little boy named Nicolas lost his family in an accident To show his gratitude to the villagers who took him in he decides to make toys for the children of the families as goodbye presents at Christmas thus creating a legend that would be carried on from generation to generation The Christmas Toy (DVD FAMILY CHR) 49 min 1986 Last years favorite toy Rugby the tiger expects to be rewrapped and opened again on Christmas morning His efforts to make this happen almost destroy the holiday Christmas Vacation (DVD COMEDY CHR) 97 min 1989 Clark Griswold promises the most fun-filled family Christmas ever His plans fall apart as he installs 25000 lights on the roof a turkey explodes on the dining table his house is invaded by zany relatives and a SWAT team arrives Christmas Vacation 2 Cousin Eddiersquos Island Adventure (DVD COMEDY CHR) 83 min 2004 Christmas has always been a test of survival for Eddie and his brood Thatrsquos truer than ever when they receive an all-expenses-paid holiday tour of the South Pacific and are shipwrecked on a remote island Christmas with Holly (DVD TV CHR) 91 min 2012 Maggie moves to the seaside town of Friday Harbor Washington to run a toy store She meets the owner of the local coffee shop Mark Marks first priority is his six-year-old niece Holly whose single mom recently died leaving Mark as her guardian Maggie and her toy store become the magical key to opening Hollys heart after her loss Christmas with the Kranks (DVD FAMILY CHR) 98 min 2004 This film is based on the novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham When only-child Blair leaves the family nest Luther and Nora decide to book a cruise and skip Christmas altogether Their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fianceacutee the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever Classic TV Christmas (DVD TV CLA) 150 min 2006 A collection of six television shows from classic comedies of the fifties features Christmas stories Red Skelton Show ldquoThe Cop and the Anthemrdquo The Adventures of Ozzie amp Harriet ldquoBusy Christmasrdquo The Jack Benny Show ldquoChristmas with Jackrdquo George Burns amp Gracie Allen Show ldquoHoliday Showrdquo Wheres Raymond ldquoChristmas Spiritrdquo and The Red Skelton Show ldquoFreddie and the Yuletide Dollrdquo The Color of Rain (DVD TV COL) 87 min 2014 When Gina loses her husband on Christmas Day she soon finds a kindred spirit in another parent at her kids school Michael who loses his wife at the same time As they help each other and their children though grief they grow closer and fall in love However family and friends cause them to question whether being together is a good idea Based on a true story The Confession (DVD ACTION CON) 97 min 2012 In this exploration of good and evil a hit man enters a church on Christmas Eve to confess his sins Through flashbacks the confessors journey is revealed leading to a climax where his chance at ultimate redemption hangs in the balance

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Deck the Halls (DVD FAMILY DEC) 95 min 2006 Two New England neighbors go to war when one of them decides to decorate his house with enough lights to be seen from outer space The neighborhood is turned upside down as the families discover the true meaning of Christmas Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special (DVD TV DOC) 60 min 2012 Madge Arwell and her kids escape war-torn London to Dorset where a caretaker called The Doctor is keeping house sort of Madge doesnt want to ruin Christmas for the kids by telling them that their father may have been lost in an air fight over the English Channel The Doctor gives the Arwells a mysterious gift that leads them to a magical world where the family has to be brave for their wishes to come true Doctor Who A Christmas Carol (DVD TV DOC) 60 min 2010 The only way the Doctor can rescue Amy and Rory from a crashing space liner is to save the soul of a lonely old miser Kazran Sardick the richest man in Sardicktown Doctor Who The Snowmen (DVD TV DOC) 60 min 2012 Itrsquos Christmas Eve 1892 and snow is falling When the fairytale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth a young governess calls on the Doctor for help But the Doctor is in mourning reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe As friends return will the Doctor really abandon humankind or will he fight to save the world and Christmas from the icy clutches of this menace The Dog Who Saved Christmas (DVD FAMILY DOG) 90 min 2009 The Bannister familys new addition Zeus a former K-9 police hero appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs However when two burglars set out to break into the Bannisters home while theyre away for Christmas Zeus seizes the chance to be a hero proving every dog - even this one - has his day The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (DVD FAMILY DOG) 89 min 2010 The Bannister family including Zeus is spending the holidays at a Rocky Mountain resort An unexpected visit from Uncle Randy and his poodle Bella and the arrival of a pair of bumbling thieves seem to send this holiday downhill Can Zeus solve the crime save Bella and hit the slopes in time for Christmas Day Dr Seussrsquo How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD FAMILY DR) 105 min 2000 Why is the Grinch such a grouch No one seems to know until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinchs world upside down inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas Elf (DVD FAMILY ELF) 95 min 2003 A human baby accidentally ends up at the North Pole and grows up with elves who name him Buddy When he is 30 Santa tells Buddy that he is really human He decides to search for his father going to New York City where his father at first rejects him and Buddy goes to work with elves in a department store At the same time things are looking bad for Santa When Santa crashes his sleigh in Central Park it is Buddyrsquos moment to shine Elmorsquos World Happy Holidays (DVD FAMILY ELM) 60 min 2002 Elmo is gearing up to celebrate Christmas What will he give Dorothy his beloved goldfish As he searches for an answer he learns about holidays around the world including Kwanzaa and Hanukkah

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The Family Stone (DVD DRAMA FAM) 106 min 2005 Everett brings his fianceacute Meredith to meet his family for Christmas Itrsquos a disaster when Everettrsquos parents agree with their gay deaf son Thad pot-smoking son Ben and daughters Amy and Susannah that Meredith is too uptight for their family Wanting to please Everett Meredith recruits her sister to help her thaw the Stone familyrsquos cold front The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (DVD DRAMA FIT) 97 min 2012 The Fitzgerald family prepares for their estranged father to return for Christmas for the first time since he walked out twenty years ago Family rifts emerge and Christmas brings a mix of emotions and dynamics Alliances form old wounds reopen or gloss over and the possibility for new hope and forgiveness emerges Four Christmases (DVD COMEDY FOU) 88 min 2009 Happily unmarried Brad and Kate are socked in by fog on Christmas so their exotic vacation plans morph into the family holiday they had until now gleefully avoided Out of obligation they trudge to four relative-choked festivities Fred Claus (DVD FAMILY FRE) 115 min 2008 Fred Claus has lived in his little brotherrsquos shadow for most of his life Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (DVD MUSICAL GHO) 46 min 2001 A runaway breaks into an old movie palace in search of shelter on a snowy Christmas Eve There an old caretaker uses the ghosts and spirits of the abandoned building to turn the girlrsquos life around This film features performances of Christmas favorites and the Trans-Siberian Orchestrarsquos arrangements of holiday classics Glad Christmas Tidings (DVD CONCERT MOR) 66 min 2011 Each year the Christmas concert presented by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square is seen by more than 85000 people live and by millions more via television broadcast It is a full-scale production featuring world-class musicians soloists dancers narrators and music that leaves viewers in awe year after year This year the choir was joined by pop music sensation David Archuleta A Golden Christmas The Second Tail (DVD FAMILY GOL) 90 min 2011 Rod and Katherine Wright are retired and living with their golden retriever Their neighbor Lisa has three golden retriever puppies The dogs interrupt Lisarsquos boyfriend when he proposes marriage to her causing a breakup Itrsquos up to Rod Katherine and the retrievers to bring the couple back together Hans Brinker (The Silver Skates) (DVD FAMILY HAN) 103 min 2003 A Dutch boy and his sister whose father is injured and cannot remember where he hid the familys money work to save their fathers life and attempt to compete in a skating contest with a pair of silver skates as first prize Happy Christmas (DVD COMEDY HAP) 82 min 2014 This is an adult comedy about an irresponsible 20-something Jenny who arrives in Chicago to live with her older brother Jeff and his novelist wife Kelly after a breakup Jennys arrival shakes up their quiet domesticity as she and her friend Carson instigate an evolution in Kellys life and career

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A Heartland Christmas (DVD TV HEA or DVD FAMILY HEA) 90 min 2010 Amy Ty Jack and Tim sacrifice Christmas at Heartland to save starving horses trapped by an avalanche in a remote mountain area In the process they bring together a town and a family divided by a long-ago tragedy History Classics The History of the Holidays Christmas (3942663 DVD HIS) 376 min 2011 The history of Christmas dates back thousands of years and has spawned many traditions and questions This special collection takes a look at the holiday from vantage points including an in-depth look at the traditions of Christmas from Santa Claus to the Christmas tree an examination of the stories surrounding Christmas including the three wise men and the Star of Bethlehem and what some modern day scholars believe is fact and what is fiction The Holiday (DVD COMEDY HOL) 138 min 2006 Amanda lives in Los Angeles and is a movie trailer editor Iris is a journalist in Surrey England They live five thousand miles apart and have never met but have the same problem Amanda just broke up with her cheating boyfriend Iris pines for her ex Through a website the two swap houses for two weeks at Christmas - to forget their troubled love lives Love ends up finding them anyway Amanda starts a romance with Iris older brother and Iris starts a romance with a friend of Amandas With newfound romance both their lives change forever Holiday in HandcuffsSnowSnow2 Brain Freeze (DVD FAMILY HOL) 2011

bull Holiday in Handcuffs 90 min A neer-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by bringing a boyfriend home for the holidays Unfortunately she has to kidnap him to get him there Despite the unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments the two fall in love

bull Snow 90 min Nick Snowden is a new kind of Santa Claus hes handsome single and clueless about women With Christmas only three days away he stages a reindeer rescue mission that takes him on a spectacular journey to save Christmas and introduces him to his future Mrs Claus

bull Snow 2 86 min In the rush to prepare for Christmas Nick Snowden loses his memory Will he remember that he is Santa in time for Christmas Eve

Holiday Inn (DVD MUSICAL HOL) 101 min 1942 A former song-and-dance man with a New England inn is saved from financial disaster and a forlorn Christmas by the showmanship of old friends Bing Crosby performs the classic holiday song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Holiday Kitchen A Cornucopia of Delicious Video Recipes for Your Holiday Table (641568 DVD HOL) 132 min 2009 Viewers will enjoy quick delicious and nutritious recipes that feature hands-on demonstrations and step-by-step cooking processes Contains everything from soups and sides to appetizers and desserts Includes over 70 recipes such as Thanksgiving turkey classic eggnog pumpkin ice cream roasted winter vegetables dinner rolls delicious cranberry sauce stuffed mushrooms and much more Holidays for Children Christmas (J 3942 DVD HOL) 25 min 2004 This documentary focuses on both the legendary and religious stories of Christmas exploring Christmas around the world with emphasis on similarities of American traditions

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Holidays for Children Christmas around the World (J 3942 DVD HOL) 23 min 2004 This documentary shows the customs foods songs and stories of worldwide Christmas celebrations Holidays for Children HanukkahPassover (J 3942 DVD HOL) 23 min 2004 Two Jewish celebrations--Hanukkah the Festival of Lights and Passover celebrating freedom and renewal--are told through stories puppets and songs At Hanukkah youngsters learn about the miracle of the Menorah as they light candles play games and sing songs To introduce Passover and the Seder meal children visit a matzo bakery where they mix squish roll and flatten dough to create their own matzo Holidays for Children Kwanzaa (J 3942 DVD HOL) 25 min 2004 Traditional West African drums dances candles and traditional clothes introduce young viewers to the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa including the seven principles of the festival An African folktale Unanana and the Enormous One-Tusked Elephant illustrates conflict resolution within the community Home Alone (DVD FAMILY HOM) 105 min 1990 A young boy named Kevin is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a Christmas vacation in France Once he realizes they have left him home alone he learns to fend for himself and to protect his house against two bumbling burglars Also available are sequels 2 3 and 4 Home for Christmas Images Music and Memories of the Holidays (DVD CONCERT HOM) 43 min 2008 This concert presents seventeen Christmas songs played by piano with accompanying rhythm section or keyboard synthesizer set to images of the season The House Without a Christmas Tree (DVD DRAMA HOU) 75 min 1972 A young Nebraskan girl named Addie wants nothing more for the holidays than a Christmas tree Her bitter widowed father refuses but slowly learns the spirit of the season How About You (DVD COMEDY HOW) 90 min 2007 Ellie is a free-spirited and headstrong young woman left in charge of a residential home over the Christmas holidays Her youth and inexperience bring her into conflict with four grumpy residents The hilarious antics of this uncivilized group an unlikely romance and the gradual solidarity that develops between the residents and Ellie unfold The Ice Harvest (DVD COMEDY ICE) 89 min 2005 Its Christmas Eve in Wichita Kansas and this year unscrupulous Charlie Arglist might celebrate Charlie is an attorney for sleazy businesses With an unsavory associate the two have embezzled $2 million from a Kansas City boss But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata who runs the Sweet Cage strip club Charlie hopes to slip out of town with her But as an ice storm whirls everyone wonders what is in Charlies Christmas stocking Irsquoll Be Home for Christmas (DVD FAMILY ILL) 86 min 1998 A self-centered college student has one thing on his mind ndash get home for Christmas Days before his deadline he wakes up in the California desert ndash stranded and penniless wearing a Santa suit and a white beard glued to his face The closer Jake gets to home the closer he gets to the true meaning of Christmas and family in this comedy of errors

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In Search of Santa Claus The Truth Behind a Story You Thought You Knew (3942663 DVD IN) 47 min 2009 Ho ho who Saint Nick Father Christmas Kris Kringle Santa Claus From Armenia (Gaghant Baba) to China (Dun Che Lao Ren) India (Ganesha) and Yugoslavia (Deda Mraz) this beloved and iconic symbol of holiday cheer is known by dozens of names Take a revealing pop history look at the amazing transformation of a holy man into a treasured icon of Christmas joy Itrsquos a Wonderful Life (DVD DRAMA ITS) 160 min 1946 It is Christmas Eve 1946 and George Bailey desperate and suicidal is visited by his bumbling guardian angel Clarence Oddbody who after 200 years has yet to earn his wings George has performed a multitude of selfless acts ndash most importantly preventing the town despot Potter from reducing Bedford Fallrsquos inhabitants to penury George married his childhood sweetheart Mary who has stuck by him through thick and thin But when George is faced with an $8000 shortage in his books he wishes that he had never been born and Clarence shows him how different life would have been if that were true Directed by Frank Capra Journey to the Christmas Star (DVD FAMILY JOU) 80 min 2012 A courageous girl undertakes a hazardous journey to find the Christmas Star in order to free the kingdom from a curse and bring back a long lost princess but some mighty foes try to stop her Joy to the World (DVD FAMILY JOY) 39 min 2003 Scenes of Jesus Christrsquos birth ministry and life are accompanied by the heartwarming music of Christmas performed by the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir Joyeux Noel (DVD FOREIGN JOY) In French English and German with English captions 116 min 2005 Based on the true story of three armies in the bloody trenches of World War I this film chronicles the miraculous Christmas Eve truce they unexpectedly forged Kidsongs We Wish You a Merry Christmas (DVD FAMILY KID) 30 min 2002 Lighting a Christmas tree in a town square begins a magical season for the Kidsongs Kids Then Frosty the Snowman comes alive Sparkling snow the sound of jingling bells and a visit to Santa Claus at the North Pole are all part of the fun Sing along with these best-loved Christmas songs Kisses (DVD DRAMA KIS) 78 min 2008 Abused by their dysfunctional families pre-teens Dylan and Kylie decide to run away on Christmas Eve They set off in search of Dylans brother who made his own escape two years prior At first Dublin is a colorful kaleidoscope of wonder and mystery but as the night wears on the city takes on a darker character and they must rely on the kindness of strangers and Bob Dylans wisdom to persevere After a night on the streets of inner-city Dublin the childrens dreams have dissolved and they decide to return home after swearing eternal friendship The Lemon Drop Kid (DVD COMEDY LEM) 91 min 1951 A small-time con artist nicknamed for his favorite candy gets in over his head when he swindles a tough gangster out of some gambling profits The Kid concocts a scheme to pay back the money by Christmas by tricking his pals into dressing up as Santas and collecting money for a made-up charity Let It Snow (DVD DRAMA LET) 87 min 2013 A self-defined Grinch Stephanie begins her stay at Snow Valley Lodge immune to Christmas sentiment But as the lodges festive traditions provide the Christmas Stephanie never had growing up she finds herself enjoying every minute To complicate her professional duties even further the combative feelings she felt toward Brady turn into romantic ones

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Little House on the Prairie (DVD FAMILY LIT) 100 min 2003 bull ldquoChristmas at Plum Creekrdquo Season 1 The Ingalls family works to make their first Christmas in

Plum Creek memorable Laura sells her prized horse to purchase a stove for Ma but her sacrifice is made bittersweet when she opens her gift from Pa

bull ldquoA Christmas They Never Forgotrdquo Season 8 A snowstorm traps the Ingalls family including Mary and Lauras husbands inside the little house on Christmas Eve Stories are exchanged about their favorite Christmases of the past

Love Actually (DVD COMEDY LOV) 135 min 2003 Its all about love and holiday cheer in London The Prime Minister is smitten with his caterer a widowers young son nurses the ultimate schoolboy crush a writer falls for his Portuguese housekeeper a devoted wife and mother copes with her potentially unfaithful husband and a lovelorn American is desperately attracted to a colleague Love the Coopers (DVD COMEDY LOV) 107 min 2015 Four generations of the Cooper clanrsquos extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration As the evening unfolds unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday Lovely Still (DVD DRAMA LOV) 92 min 2008 With the approach of Christmas causing him to feel lonely Robert Malone braves the wintery snow to arrive home from his job at the grocery store only to find a stranger in his home What begins as an odd and awkward encounter blossoms into what appears to be a romantic late life love affair that takes a heartfelt and wonderful journey with an unexpected turn Mary Christmas (DVD FAMILY MAR) 89 min 2002 When 9-year-old Felice writes a letter to Santa asking for a ldquonew mommyrdquo TV reporter Mary Maloney is assigned to cover the story She spends the pre-Christmas holiday with Felice and her widowed father Christmas magic arrives with a mystifying nanny Merry Ex-mas (DVD COMEDY MER) 94 min 2014 Misleading photos are published of security chief Jessie Rogers caught in a compromising position with his famous client His humiliated wife Noelle files for divorce Unable to prove his innocence Jessie fights in vain to win her back when a blizzard strands them at their cabin With guests intruding mothers and marriage proposals this holiday is a comedy of errors Being stuck in close quarters may be just what Jessie and Noelle need A Merry Frigginrsquo Christmas (DVD COMEDY MER) 81 min 2014 Boyd and his family are forced to spend Christmas at his parents house When he realizes that he left his sons gifts at home Boyd and his father must hit the road in a blizzard to retrieve the gifts before sunrise Michael McDonald This Christmas Live in Chicago (DVD CONCERT MCD) 85 min 2010 Opening the show with the Doobie Brothers classic ldquoIt Keeps You Runninrsquordquo McDonald jumps into two selections from his solo career before launching into a dozen Christmas songs The set ends with three Doobie Brothers classics Also included is a bonus performance of Leonard Cohens ldquoHallelujahrdquo Miracle on 34th Street (DVD FAMILY MIR) 97 min 1947 In this Oscar-winning classic a Macyrsquos department store Santa who insists his name is Kris Kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love faith and the value of imagination A 1994 remake is also available

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (DVD DRAMA MOS) 257 min 2011 bull The Most Wonderful Time of the Year What happens when you open your heart to the power

of Christmas Disenchanted single mom Jennifer Cullen is a Scroogette Even her six-year-old son Brian has trouble believing in Santa When Uncle Ralph visits and brings a passenger from his flight Jennifers heart awakens to the possibility that Christmas really does hold miracles

bull Moonlight amp Mistletoe A father and daughter attempt to save Christmas in Santaville What starts out as an attempt to bail out her dad ends up rekindling Hollys belief in Christmas

bull Christmas Choir A workaholic accountant overlooks Christmas friends and his fianceacute until his life begins to fall apart A homeless man inspires him to start a choir at a homeless shelter

Mr Kruegerrsquos Christmas (DVD DRAMA MR) 76 min 2005 The true message of Christmas is shared by a widower with whomever he meets It features James Stewart and a Christmas program of sacred songs and carols performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir The Muppet Christmas Carol (DVD FAMILY MUP) 120 min 1992 Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four ghosts Anniversary edition Muppet Christmas Movie (DVD FAMILY MUP) 88 min 2002 Evil banker Rachel Bitterman forecloses on the Muppets famous variety theater But Bittermans machinations take a back seat when apprentice guardian angel Daniel shows Kermit what conditions would have been had Kermit never existed A Kermit-less world would have found Miss Piggy running a fraudulent psychic hotline Fozzie Bear as a homeless derelict and Sam the Eagle as a caged rave dancer With showstopping numbers like Moulin Scrooge and parodies of many holiday films this tale of fortune through friendship defines the true meaning of holiday spirit A Muppets Christmas Letters to Santa (DVD FAMILY MUP) 56 min 2009 When Gonzo forgets to mail letters to Santa he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver them to the North Pole The Nativity Story (DVD FAMILY NAT) 101 min 2006 The Christmas story begins with the slaughter of Bethlehems innocents under orders from King Herod Go back a year to the prophecy that informs Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth will bear a child In Nazareth teenager Mary is betrothed to the local carpenter Joseph Mary is visited by an angel and told that she will fulfill a prophecy and as a virgin give birth to Gods son the savior of the world Marys pregnancy brings her the scorn of the community and Joseph struggles to believe her seemingly outlandish story Meanwhile a census forces every man and his family to return to his place of birth Joesph and Mary set out on a long and arduous journey to Bethlehem This story is based on the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ Noel (DVD DRAMA NOE) 96 min 2004 Five strangersrsquo lives intertwine on Christmas Eve to tell a story of companionship love and healing which unfolds against the backdrop of New York City A delightful tale of redemption faith and the joy of living proving miracles are closer than you think Northern Lights (DVD TV NOR) 713 min 2012 Boyhood rivals now grown up Colin and Howie are still competing over jobs cars and even Christmas decorations Theyre so bent on besting each other that they jeopardize everyone around them especially their long-suffering wives Included episodes are ldquoChristmas Lightsrdquo ldquoNorthern Lightsrdquo ldquoCity Lightsrdquo and ldquoClash of the Santasrdquo

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Northpole (DVD TV NOR) 85 min 2014 Northpole the magical home to Santa and Mrs Claus has grown into a huge city powered by the magic of holiday happiness around the world Yet as people everywhere get too busy to enjoy festive time together the city is in trouble Who can help save the cherished traditions of Christmas One young boy Kevin might have a chance if he can convince his protective mom Chelsea to rediscover the magic of the season Northpole 2 Open for Christmas (DVD TV NOR) 84 min 2015 Mackenzie is sensible in life and has abandoned childhood dreams When she inherits her aunts beautiful-but-antiquated hotel the reasonable thing to do is put it up for sale before Christmas Little does she know the hotel plays an important role for Santa on Christmas Eve and it now has the full Northpoles attention Working alongside the hotels handyman Ben Mackenzie quickly finds herself in over her head but her luck is sure to change Nothing Like the Holidays (DVD COMEDY NOT) 98 min 2008 For the first time in years the entire Rodriguez clan comes home to Chicago to celebrate Christmas They will celebrate one members safe return from Iraq secrets will be revealed and old resentments forgotten each family member will learn something about themselves and each other and the healing power of laughter will work its magic The Nutcracker (DVD MUSICAL NUT) 93 min 1993 This is a new movie version of a timeless Christmas story in which a young girl receives the gift of a nutcracker and a fantastic world opens Also available is a 1977 adaptation pairing ballet artists Baryshnikov and Kirkland O Christmas Tree A Celebration of the Christmas Tree (3942663 DVD O) 60 min 2006 This documentary traces the history of the Christmas tree through the ages from its origin as a pagan symbol of fertility to a Christian symbol of rebirth Original music and performance by Jon Walmsley hosted by Richard Karn special appearances by Gerald Charles Dickens and Christopher Radko Odd Squad Reindeer Games A Mission to Save Christmas (DVD FAMILY ODD) 60 min 2015 This Christmas someone special needs help from The Odd Squad (Hint its Santa) Olive and Otto travel to the North Pole and help Santa deliver presents When Santas reindeer escape Olive has a plan to find them Meanwhile Ms O ends up on the naughty list and its up to Oscar to help Off Season (DVD FAMILY OFF) 94 min 2001 A 10-year-old having lost his parents and living with his aunt in a run-down Florida hotel spreads a rumor that a white-haired guest is Santa Claus An Old-Fashioned Christmas (DVD FAMILY OLD) 90 min 2003 A festive musical celebration of Christmas includes 35 favorite Christmas carols accompanied by warm scenes of family life One Magic Christmas (DVD FAMILY ONE) 89 min 2004 A young mother rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter and the mothers very own guardian angel Paper Angels (DVD TV PAP) 86 min 2014 A child in the Salvation Armys Angel Tree program encounters the disillusioned businessman who picked his name from the tree

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Prancer (DVD FAMILY PRA) 103 min 1989 A little girl finds a wounded reindeer in the woods and believes it is Prancer Her efforts to nurse it back to health so she can return it to Santa bring about wonderful changes in the lives of everyone mdash her father their neighbor a grouchy vet and the people of the town Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes (DVD MUSICAL RAD) 80 min 2008 This special 75th Anniversary DVD features all the best-loved performances of the Rockettes including the Dance of the Nutcracker Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Santarsquos Toy Headquarters the Living Nativity and the Arrival of Santa Red Green Christmas (DVD TV RED) 60 min 1998 The Lodge is the ideal place for an old-fashioned Christmas Make a one-horse open sleigh out of a K-car Bill demonstrates the wrong way to cut down your own Christmas tree the experts answer the age-old question Is there a Santa Claus Hap describes how he invented Christmas lights Edgar decorates the tree using a howitzer Harold and Red do the Possum Lodge version of The Night Before Christmas Rick Stevesrsquo European Christmas (914 DVD RIC) 64 min 2005 Rick Steves celebrates European Christmas traditions and music in England Norway France Germany Italy and the Swiss Alps Santa amp Pete (DVD FAMILY SAN) 90 min 1999 This film describes how St Nick got his sleigh reindeer and red suit and how he became Santa Claus Santa Baby 2Christmas in BostonSnowglobe (DVD FAMILY SAN) 259 min 2011 This is a holiday triple feature from ABCFamily Santa Buddies (DVD FAMILY SAN) 88 min 2009 When Puppy Paws fun-loving son of Santa Paws tires of the North Pole he finds Budderball on Santarsquos naughty list and figures hersquos just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season itrsquos up to Puppy Paws and friends to save Christmas Santa Claus the Movie (DVD FAMILY SAN) 109 min 1985 A master toymaker discovers a magic kingdom of North Pole elves and is entrusted with special powers to become Santa Claus Patch is an eager-to-please elf who becomes mixed up with a dastardly toy tycoons plans to take over Christmas The Santa Clause (DVD FAMILY SAN) 97 min 1994 Scott Calvin is distressed to learn that his ex-wife and her husband have informed his son Charlie that there is no Santa Claus While a sullen Charlie visits his dad on Christmas Eve a noise on the roof brings him outside There is a Santa after all and Scott has just accidentally killed him Because of the ldquoSanta clauserdquo Scott inherits the job of Santa As the next year passes Scott rapidly gains weight grows a white beard and meets the elf Bernard Charliersquos step-dad becomes concerned about Scott and forces him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation Also available are Santa Clause 2 and Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause The Santa Trap (DVD FAMILY SAN) 92 min 2002 When Santa finds himself in jail a young girl tries to prove its really him and her parents discover how real he is when eight reindeer show up on their roof Can the whole family get together to save Christmas without Santa

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Scrooged (DVD COMEDY SCR) 101 min 1988 This is a modern version of Dickensrsquos A Christmas Carol with Bill Murray portraying a nasty uncaring and unforgiving television network president On Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts who show him the error of his ways The Search for Santa Paws (DVD FAMILY SEA) 88 min 2010 In this prequel to the hit holiday classic Santa Buddies Santa Paws and his new canine and kid friends embark on a journey in New York City to find Santa Claus and restore the spirit of Christmas Sesame Street Elmorsquos Christmas Countdown (DVD FAMILY SES) 44 min 2007 Elmo Abby Cadabby and their new friend Stiller the Elf plan to count down to Christmas But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again With the help of very special guests Elmo and friends will learn to believe in Christmas miracles Sesame Street Shalom Sesame (DVD FAMILY SES) 28 min 2010 Its time to celebrate Chanukah in Israel Grover is bringing the latkes and all is well until Anneliese gets caught in a game of tag with a chicken and loses her menorah Can the Muppets find the menorah in time to celebrate Chanukah Signed Sealed Delivered for Christmas (DVD TV SIG) 85 min 2014 Oliver Shane Norman and Rita work together in the dead letter office to solve the mystery behind an undeliverable Christmas card from years past Silent Night (DVD DRAMA SIL) 86 min 2002 A German mother and her son seek refuge in a cabin during WWII When her house is invaded by three American soldiers and three German soldiers she convinces them to keep the peace on Christmas and share dinner Snow Globe Christmas (DVD DRAMA SNO) 90 min 2014 A cynical TV exec looks at the perfect town inside a Christmas globe and rants about how the holiday movies she produces are as fake as the ornament She throws it against the wall and it bounces back and knocks her out When she wakes up in a perfect snow-covered town married to a local woodsman she discovers its not all just a fantasy So This Is Christmas (DVD COMEDY SO) 114 min 2012 Eighteen-year-old Ashleys life is headed in the wrong direction Shes is hanging out with a bad crowd to seek an escape from drama at home A handyman urges her to volunteer for a Christmas play with underprivileged children She finds purpose by helping people and uses that to heal her family One person can make an impact through giving Stealing Christmas (DVD FAMILY STE) 90 min 2003 A burglar on the run is mistaken for a Santa hired to promote a Christmas tree farm He decides to stay for the three week run and cases the bank He is torn between his criminal past and the widow and her daughter to whom he is growing close To Grandmotherrsquos House We Go (DVD FAMILY TO) 89 min 1993 Twin girls decide to give their single mother a break by going to grandmas house but instead they create havoc by disappearing Travelscope Season II Episode 2 Germany Germanyrsquos Christmas Markets (9143 DVD TRA) 27 min 2008 Joseph explores through Northern Germanys Christmas markets where theres more than baubles and trinkets to the joy of Christmas

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Tyler Perryrsquos A Madea Christmas (DVD COMEDY TYL) 100 min 2013 Madea gets coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit for Christmas but the biggest surprise is what theyll find when they arrive As the small rural town prepares for its Christmas Carnival new secrets are revealed and old relationships are tested while Madea dishes her own brand of Christmas Spirit to all Ultimate Christmas (641568 DVD ULT) 100 min 2011 Recipe-packed episodes show Chef Gordon Ramsay at home with his family while he teaches viewers how to prepare his favorite Christmas recipes Under the Mistletoe (DVD TV UND) 90 min 2006 Single mom Susan Bell finds herself entering a dating game after her eight-year-old son innocently calls a local radio station A Very Funny Christmas (DVD FAMILY VER) 124 min 2014

bull Gangsta Granny A little boys dull evening with Granny turns wildly thrilling when Granny reveals her felonious alter ego

bull Mr Stink Chaos ensues when a little girl invites an odiferous homeless man and his lovable but rank Yorkshire terrier home for the holidays

A Victorian Christmas (3942663 DVD VIC) 92 min 2008 A fascinating journey explores the traditions and customs of this most significant mid-winter festival From feasting to game playing carol singing to gift giving the Victorians stamped their hallmark on Christmas for all time Wee Sing the Best Christmas Ever (DVD FAMILY WEE) 56 min 2004 Fill your holidays with extra good cheer from Wee Sing as Santas elves work their magic to create The Best Christmas Ever Join Susie Johnny Nellie and Will on an enchanting trip to the North Pole in a snowflake sleigh Where God Left His Shoes (DVD DRAMA WHE) 100 min 2009 A Gulf War veteran and washed-up prizefighter Frank Diaz is evicted with his family from their New York City home After months living in a homeless shelter and working as a day laborer Frank receives good news on Christmas Eve therersquos an apartment available in a nearby housing project if he can prove hersquos legally employed White Christmas (DVD MUSICAL WHI) 120 min 1954 Two song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up in show business after the war Joining forces with a sister act they trek to Vermont for a white Christmas The real adventure starts when Crosby and Kaye discover the inn is run by their old army general who is now in financial trouble The Wiggles Santarsquos Rockinrsquo (DVD FAMILY WIG) 46 min 2004 Christmas bells are ringing and The Wiggles are singing as they rock and roll all over the world with their special guests Santa Claus John Fogerty and Barry Williams Start tapping your ldquomistle-toesrdquo because Santas rockin The Wiggles Wiggly Wiggly Christmas (DVD FAMILY WIG) 40 min 2000 Santa may make you giggle but heres a collection of Christmas songs sure to make you wiggle Join a sleigh-riding Yuletide sing-along adventure with new holiday tunes and old festive favorites of Christmas music presented in a unique style that is enjoyable for all ages The Wiggles Yule Be Wiggling (DVD FAMILY WIG) 48 min 2001 As Santa prepares for his trip in his sleigh the Wiggles will help you count down the days until Christmas Itrsquos a time of joy and cheer so dance and sing your way through the Christmas season

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A Wind at My Back Christmas (DVD TV WIN) 91 min 2001 It is Christmastime in New Bedford and trouble is affecting the Bailey family It is also about a young Jewish girl being smuggled into Canada and taken in by a small town The Year without a Santa Claus (DVD FAMILY YEA) 90 min 2006 This new live-action original movie is based on the Rankin and Bass animated holiday classic When Santa takes a year off two of his elves face Mother Naturersquos sons to go on to prove the world has not forgotten the meaning of Christmas

Animated Family Christmas Movies

4 Kid Favorites Merry Masterpieces (DVD FAMILY FOU) 121 min 1974 1974 1976 1979 This set contains Frostyrsquos Winter Wonderland lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas The First Christmas The Story of the First Christmas Snow and Jack Frost 20 Holiday Advenutres (DVD FAMILY TWE) Classic storybooks come to life in twenty tales that are perfect for kids and families Stories include ldquoThe Night Before Christmasrdquo ldquoMaxs Christmasrdquo ldquoMerry Christmas Splatrdquo ldquoMorriss Disappearing Bagrdquo ldquoMerry Christmas Space Caserdquo ldquoBear Snores Onrdquo ldquoNoahs Arkrdquo ldquoToo Many Tamalesrdquo ldquoLemonade in Winterrdquo ldquoThe Snowy Dayrdquo ldquoFletcher and the Snowflake Christmasrdquo ldquoIn the Month of Kislevrdquo ldquoLittle Drummer Boyrdquo ldquoSeven Candles for Kwanzaa Great Joyrdquo ldquoAntarctic Anticsrdquo ldquoGiving Thanksrdquo ldquoBear Has a Story to Tellrdquo ldquoThe Clown of Godrdquo and ldquoBrave Irenerdquo Adventures in Odyssey Electric Christmas (J 220 DVD ADV) 30 min 1994 Theres a yard-decorating contest in Odyssey and Dylans determined to take first place His zeal ignites some heated competition and shocks the shrewd judges Will he win or will his dreams of owning the XR-7 fizzle Alpha and Omega 2 A Howl-iday Adventure (DVD FAMILY ALP) 45 min 2012 Kate Humphrey and their three wolf cubs are preparing to celebrate their first winter together when Runt disappears Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas with the Chipmunks (DVD FAMILY ALV) 88 min 2001 This set contains ldquoA Chipmunk Christmasrdquo ldquoIts a Wonderful Life Daverdquo ldquoAlvins Christmas Carolrdquo and ldquoA Chipmunk Celebrationrdquo Angelina Ballerina The Show Must Go On (DVD FAMILY ANG) 51 min 2002 Its Christmas and Angelina is auditioning for the lead role in the musical ldquoCinderella Mouse and the Ugly Whiskersrdquo She is devastated when Pricilla Pinkpaws is chosen to play Cinderella and she gets cast as the Wicked Stepmouse Things go from bad to worse and the production might have to be cancelled Realizing her selfishness Angelina is determined to set things straight Arthur Christmas (DVD FAMILY ART) 97 min 2011 On Christmas night at the North Pole Santas youngest son looks to use his fathers high-tech operation for an urgent mission The Backyardigans Christmas with the Backyardigans (DVD FAMILY BAC) 95 min 2010 When Abominable Snowmen Tyrone and Austin take Santas magic sack its up to the Action Elves to use their terrific toy-building talents to get that sack back Contains four episodes game and music video

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Barbie A Perfect Christmas (DVD FAMILY BAR) 90 min 2011 Join Barbie and her sisters Skipper Stacie and Chelsea as their holiday plans turn into an adventure and heartwarming lesson After a snowstorm diverts their plane the girls are far from their New York destination Now stranded at an inn in the town of Tannenbaum the sisters are welcomed by new friends and magical experiences Barbie in a Christmas Carol (DVD FAMILY BAR) 76 min 2008 Eden Starling is the singing diva of a theatre in Victorian London With her snooty cat Chuzzlewit Eden selfishly plans to make the theatre performers stay and rehearse on Christmas Day Not even Edens costume designer and friend can talk Eden out of her self-centered tantrum It will be up to three Christmas Spirits to take Eden on a fantastical holiday journey that will open her heart to the spirit of the season and the joy of giving Beauty and the Beast The Enchanted Christmas (DVD FAMILY BEA) 71 min 1997 Belle vows to warm the Beasts castle with the spirit and hope of Christmas despite the Beasts misgivings The Berenstain Bears Christmas Tree (DVD FAMILY BER) 70 min 1979 Papa Bear takes Brother and Sister Bear out to find the perfect Christmas tree and along the way they discover the true meaning of the holiday season The Bears experience a series of seasonal lessons that help them stay safe and happy while steering them through the many adventures that life can hold Learn how rewarding good manners can be how to shine instead of worry and why strangers can be a good or a bad thing Caillou Cailloursquos Holiday Movie (DVD FAMILY CAI) 73 min 2003 Caillou helps shovel snow make holiday presents for his family and discovers how other children around the world celebrate the holidays Care Bears The Nutcracker (DVD FAMILY CAR) 61 min 2006 Join the Care Bears as they bring to life the classic tale of the Nutcracker as only these bears can A Charlie Brown Christmas (DVD FAMILY CHA) 48 min 1965 lsquoTis the season to be jolly but Charlie Brown feeling that the Christmas message is lost amid all the seasonal glitter has the blues Join the Peanuts gang as they discover for themselves the true meaning of Christmas Charlie Brown I Want a Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown (DVD FAMILY CHA) 41 min 2003 Linus and Lucys brother Rerun says hell be the happiest boy in the world if he gets a dog for Christmas His mom wont agree and he doesnt have ten million dollars Charlie Brown says it will cost to buy Snoopy Rerun learns that Snoopys brother Spike is visiting and decides that hell adopt him Christmas Is (DVD FAMILY CHR) 8 min 2015 Christmas is many things to many people It celebrates the birth of the Christ child It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus angels lights Christmas trees cards carols presents and prayers with peace love and joy A Christmas of Enchantment (DVD FAMILY DIS) 60 min 2005 All six Disney princesses sing your favorite Christmas songs Cricket on the Hearth (DVD FAMILY CRI) 60 min 1967 This animated musical version of Charles Dickens classic tale tells the story of a cricket named Crocket who helps a poor toymaker and his daughter on Christmas morning Crocket restores peace and happiness when tragedy strikes the family

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Dorarsquos Christmas Carol Adventure (DVD FAMILY DOR) 52 min 2009 When Swiper tries to swipe the Christmas star from a Nochebuena party he lands on Santarsquos naughty list To get on the nice list Dora helps Swiper travel to the past the present and the future to discover the spirit of Christmas Dr Seussrsquo How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD FAMILY DR) 60 min 1966 The mean-spirited Grinch attempts to steal the Christmas from Who-ville The narrator is Boris Karloff Also included is ldquoHorton hears a Whordquo in which an elephant named Horton protects the tiny inhabitants of Who-ville Elf Buddyrsquos Musical Christmas (DVD FAMILY ELF) 44 min 2014 Based on the Broadway musical based on the hit Christmas movie here is the story of Buddy the elf and his quest to reunite with the human father he never knew existed While Buddys sincerity and idealism are commonplace at the North Pole these attributes are rejected in cynical New York City But through song dance and relentless good cheer Buddy rekindles the spirit of Christmas for the entire city Festive Follies Collection (DVD FAMILY FES) No length given 2015 Join the merrymaking with Yogi Bear and Boo Boo Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo in a Christmas caper full of animated favorites for the whole family Franklinrsquos Magic Christmas (DVD FAMILY FRA) 100 min 2002 Franklin and his family are off on a Christmas visit with Grandma and Grandpa at Faraway Farm After a sudden ice storm strands everyone Grandpa takes a terrible tumble and Grandma worries about him getting to the doctor Franklin and Harriet his stowaway baby sister begin a magical adventure as they go for help Frosty the Snowman (DVD FAMILY FRO) 40 min 1969 When Frosty comes to life he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole Frosty the SnowmanFrosty Returns (DVD FAMILY FRO) 70 min 1969 1992 Frosty the Snowman When Frosty comes to life he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole Frosty Returns When a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow Holly must convince the people of Beansboro to save the snow and her friend Frosty Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (DVD FAMILY GRA) 60 min 2001 When his beloved grandmother appears to be missing on Christmas Eve young Jake Spankenheimer goes on the misadventure of a lifetime to prove Santa is real This film is based on the song of the same name Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (DVD FAMILY HER) 22 min 2015 A traveler rids a village synagogue of ghosts in this adaptation of the multi-award-winning Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (1990 Caldecott Honor Book 1989 National Council for the Social Studies Notable Book 1990 National Council of Teachers of English Notable Book 1992 Colorado Childrens Book Award 1992 Washington Childrens Choice Picture Book Award) Holly Hobbie and Friends Christmas Wishes (DVD FAMILY HOL) 44 min 2006 Christmas calls for doing extra-special good deeds Holly and her best friends Amy and Carrie know exactly what they can do to spread the Christmas spirit The Hey Girls Club goes caroling makes snow globes and more

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Ice Age A Mammoth Christmas Special (DVD FAMILY ICE) 25 min 2011 Have you heard the news Your favorite sub-zero heroes are back in a holiday adventure When Sid accidentally destroys Mannys heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santas ldquonaughty listrdquo he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse Now its up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world Jay Jay the Jet Plane Jay Jayrsquos Christmas Surprise (DVD FAMILY JAY) 60 min 2009 Five happy holiday stories feature Jay Jay the jet plane Kate amp Mim-Mim (DVD FAMILY KAT) 45 min 2016 Itrsquos a stormy Christmas Eve and Kate worries that Dad wont get home in time to put the star on the Christmas tree In Mimiloo Kate tells her friends all about Christmas and everyone is excited to send a wish to Santa Claus But when a blizzard stops their letters in their tracks it looks like Christmas will be ruined Kipper Let It Snow (DVD FAMILY KIP) 50 min 2003 Kipper is ready for Christmas Kipper and Tiger turn themselves into a giant snowball and build a snow dog From sledding down Big Hill to slip-sliding across a frozen pond to building an igloo Kipper plays with his friends all winter long Kung Fu Panda Holiday (DVD FAMILY KUN) 25 min 2012 Master Shifu puts Po in charge of hosting the Winter Feast held to celebrate family and kung fu Po recruits the Furious Five to help him make the event the best that the Valley of Peace has ever seen Leapfrog A Tad of Christmas Cheer (DVD FAMILY LEA) 48 min 2007 This film is a heartwarming take on Itrsquos a Wonderful Life for families Its Christmas Eve and Tad is excited but everybody in the Frog Family is paying attention to the new baby Then a magical fairy god-bug arrives and takes Tad on a journey through a world in which he never existed Tad gains a new appreciation and love for everyone in his family but will he make it back in time for Christmas Littlest Angel (DVD FAMILY LIT) 83 min 2011 A small angel cant get with the program no matter how hard he tries An understanding elder realizes that he is homesick and retrieves a box of his most treasured possessions from earth When it is time for Jesus to be born the Littlest Angel gives his box to the baby but he fears that God will think his gift too humble However God is pleased indeed and transforms the box into the star of Bethlehem Maccabees The Story of Hanukkah (229 DVD MAC) 30 min 1995 Journey to Palestine of the second century BC where Antiochus a Syrian-Greek king rules over the people of Israel confronting them with a trying test of their faith They must bow down and accept the Greek gods or die Some submit but not the Maccabees a small group true to the faith of their fathers The spirit and determination of the Maccabees lives today in the celebration of Hanukkah the Feast of Lights Madeline Madelinersquos Christmas (DVD FAMILY MAD) 50 min 2002 It is Christmas Eve in Paris and 11 of the girls plus their beloved Miss Clavel are sick in bed Madeline everyones favorite smallest one is the only one left standing and she bravely gives up her chance to go home for Christmas in order to bring tea and tissues to her friends Covered with snow thanks to a storm it looks like the holiday wont be very merry until the girls own Christmas angel arrives to make things right

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Max amp Ruby A Merry Bunny Christmas (DVD FAMILY MAX) 97 min 2007 Max keeps Grandma busy while Ruby searches the store to pick out the perfect present Max and Ruby donrsquot agree on what beautiful Christmas tree decorations are plus other holiday-time situations Max amp Ruby Maxrsquos Christmas Wish (DVD FAMILY MAX) 50 min 2010 Christmas is over and its time to take the decorations down Ruby is sad but realistic Max doesnt want the feeling to end so he confiscates the Christmas ornaments and creates a makeshift Christmas tree in Rubys room so it can still be ldquoChristmasrdquo McGee and Me Recharged Collection 3 (J 220 DVD MCG) 90 min 1990 Discover the big payoff of making right decisions Find out how to keep things in the right perspective and put your faith in God Celebrate Christmas with Nick and McGee as they learn of Gods love for people who are hard to love Merry Christmas Splathellip and More Winter Stories (DVD FAMILY MER) 37 min 2013

bull ldquoMerry Christmas Splatrdquo Splat is trying hard to be good before Santas arrival so he can get all the presents hes dreamed of on Christmas day

bull ldquoFletcher and the Snowflake Christmasrdquo Its Christmas Eve and Fletcher wonders how Santa will find his burrow through all the snow

bull ldquoSnowflake Bentleyrdquo Willie Bentley loves and learns all about snowflakes bull ldquoOwl Moonrdquo A girl and her father search the moonlit woods for the great horned owl

Merry Madagascar (DVD FAMILY MER) 22 min 2009 When Santa crashes on the island of Madagascar itrsquos up to Alex Marty Gloria Melman and those whacky penguins to save Christmas Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey Saves Santa and Other Mouseketales 72 min 2006 The adventure begins when Santas sleigh breaks down at the top of Mistletoe Mountain - and its up to Mickey and Donald to save Christmas Includes two more Mouseketales Mickeyrsquos Christmas Carol (DVD FAMILY MIC) 64 min 2009 videodisc release of animated short films originally produced 1932-1983 This DVD contains four enchanting holiday stories from the Disney studios ldquoMickeys Christmas Carolrdquo ldquoThe Small Onerdquo ldquoPlutos Christmas Treerdquo and ldquoSantas Workshoprdquo Mickeyrsquos Magical Christmas Snowed in at the House of Mouse (DVD FAMILY MIC) 65 min 2001 When a snowstorm leaves everyone stranded Mickey and his guests including Pooh Piglet Belle Snow White and Ariel break out cookies and hot chocolate to help Donald mend his tattered Christmas spirit Minnie pulls out holiday home movies and everyone starts to reminisce As they lift their voices in song they realize that the Best Christmas of All is the one you share with friends Mickeyrsquos Once Upon a Christmas (DVD FAMILY MIC) 72 min 1999 Mickey Minnie and their famous friends gather together to reminisce about love magic and surprises in three wonder-filled stories of Christmas past featuring the entire cast in a finale of merry magical Christmas songs Mickeyrsquos Twice Upon a Christmas (DVD FAMILY MIC) 67 min 2004 Find whos been naughty and whos been nice Mickey Donald Goofy and their pals find the importance of opening your heart to Christmas Stubborn Donald tries to resist the joy and Mickey and Pluto learn a lesson about friendship

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Miffy amp Friends Miffyrsquos Christmas Tree (DVD FAMILY MIF) 60 min 2008 Miffy and Boris Bear search for the perfect Christmas tree and find one for themselves the school and Snuffys doghouse The Miracle Maker The Story of Jesus (DVD FAMILY MIR) 91 min 2007 The greatest story ever told comes to life in spectacular clay animation Learn about the life of Jesus Christ Bonus features include a documentary commentary interactive games and more My Friends Tigger amp Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie (DVD FAMILY MY) 70 min 2007 On Christmas Eve Pooh and the gang find Santas magic toy sack and a little lost reindeer Now the Super Sleuths must return both to the North Pole where they will soon discover the true spirit of Christmas My Little Pony A Very Minty Christmas (DVD FAMILY MY) 66 min 2005 When Minty accidentally breaks the Here Comes Christmas Candy Cane beacon that shows Santa the way to Ponyville shell do anything to save Christmas for her friends And they will do anything to save her They discover Christmas comes wrapped in the love of friends and the heart of one clumsy green Pony The Night Before Christmas (DVD FAMILY NIG) 60 min 2002 This is an adaptation of Clement Moores Christmas classic with old-fashioned illustrations and Anthony Edwardss narrationtone is preserved There are two Rosemary Wells snippets ndash Max sneaks a peek at Santa in ldquoMaxs Christmasrdquo and Morris makes out like a Christmas bandit earning the envy of his siblings in ldquoMorriss Disappearing Bagrdquo The Nightmare Before Christmas (DVD FAMILY NIG) 76 min 1993 Jack Skellington the pumpkin king is bored with the same thing every year at Halloween One day he discovers Christmas Town and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get Halloween Townrsquos bats goblins and ghouls to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween ˗ but alas they canrsquot get it quite right Olivia Merry Christmas Olivia (DVD FAMILY OLI) 95 min 2010 Olivia spreads Christmas cheer at Francines July beach party Then with her favorite doll Matilda missing Olivia dreams of being a Santa who returns lost toys Merry Christmas Olivia On Angel Wings (DVD DRAMA ON) 28 min 2014 This special captures the Christmas story from the viewpoint of an adventurous young shepherd boy who is taken on a secret enchanted night-flight to witness the Christmas miracle The Original Christmas Classics (DVD FAMILY ORI) 275 min 2007 This DVD presents seven animated Christmas tales as they originally aired on network television ldquoRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerrdquo ldquoCricket on the Hearthrdquo ldquoFrosty the Snowmanrdquo ldquoFrosty Returnsrdquo ldquoSanta Claus is Cominrsquo to Townrdquo ldquoMr Magoorsquos Christmas Carolrdquo and ldquoLittle Drummer Boyrdquo Original Television Christmas Classics Sing-A-Long (DVD FAMILY ORI) 30 min 2004 Enjoy your classic favorite songs from such artists as Burl Ives Fred Astaire Mickey Rooney Jimmy Durante and the Vienna Boys Choir

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Peg + Cat A Totally Awesome Christmas (DVD FAMILY PEG) 60 min 2015 When Peg and Cat arrive at the North Pole Santa is totally freaking out in The Christmas Problem Itrsquos up to Peg and Cat to save Christmas when Santa accidentally blasts into outer space With the help of their friend Ramone they discover that even the biggest problems can be broken down and solved step-by-step Together theyll save Christmas fix Santas toy-machine and deliver his presents The Penguinsrsquo Whacked-Out Holiday (DVD FAMILY PEN) 12 min 2005 The hilarious and mischievous penguins from Madagascar take the stage when Young Private ventures out of the zoo on a mission but runs into trouble when hersquos mistaken for a Christmas toy Join Skipper Kowalski and Rico as they set off in the Big Apple to rescue their little AWOL buddy in time to share the holidays Phineas and Ferb A Very Perry Christmas (DVD FAMILY PHI) 80 min 2010 Phineas and Ferb and Perry the Platypus set out to thwart Dr Doofenshmirtzs ldquonaughtyrdquo plot to ruin Christmas Will they get everything wrapped up in time for Santas flyby Pippi Longstocking Pippirsquos Christmas (DVD FAMILY PIP) 88 min 2006 Pippis first Christmas on land proves to be a special one Thunder Karlson and Bloom have nowhere to go for Christmas and even their attempts to get arrested are bungled Pippi comes to their aid and helps them to understand the true meaning of Christmas Polar Express (DVD FAMILY POL) 100 min 2004 When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe Prep amp Landing (DVD FAMILY PRE) 22 min 2009 Wayne gets a new rookie partner Lanny after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santas Prep and Landing elite unit Rolie Polie Olie Oliersquos Winter Wonderland (DVD FAMILY ROL) 56 min 2003 This film combines the cartoon classics from A Jingle Jangle Holiday and A Rolie Polie Olie ChristmasrdquoOlie and Zowie pay a special visit to Klanky Klaus Then one of Dads wacky inventions turns a hot summer day into a chilly winter wonderland Next itrsquos Klanky Klaus to the rescue and Snowie sweeps Olie and Zowie into a world of frosty fun when a lovable snowman comes to life Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (DVD FAMILY RUD) 52 min 1964 Christmas will be canceled unless Santa can find a way to guide his sleigh through a blizzard Burl Ives narrates and sings the tale of the misfit reindeer who saves Christmas Santa Claus is Cominrsquo to Town (DVD FAMILY SAN) 51 min 1970 Where does Santas suit come from Why does he slide down chimneys Why does he live at the North Pole The answers and origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this film about Kris Kringle the famous gift-giver Santa vs the Snowman 3D (DVD FAMILY SAN) 37 min 2004 What happens when a snowman squares off against Santa and his elf army for the rights to the worldwide gift delivery franchise of the jolly man in red This set contains both a 2D and 3D version and comes with 4 pair of 3D glasses

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Santarsquos Magical Stories (DVD FAMILY SAN) bull Disc 1 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 26 min 2011 The grouchy Grinch tries to stop

Christmas from coming to Whoville but the Whos teach him the true meaning of Christmas instead

bull Disc 2 The Year Without a Santa Claus No run time given 2011 When Santa decides to retire one Christmas Mrs Claus takes action Baby New Year is missing ˗ and a certain red-nosed reindeer leads the search A kindhearted burro mocked for his ears takes a special journey to Bethlehem

bull Disc 3 Jack Frost and A Miser Brothersrsquo Christmas 166 min 2011 1 Jack Frost The resourceful cold-weather elf turns human to court a pretty maiden and then

must recover his icy powers to save her from a crafty rival 2 A Miser Brothers Christmas Santa Claus and the mischievous brothers Heat Miser and

Snow Miser are the targets of yuletide treachery from that sneaky blowhard North Wind Scooby-Doo Winter Wonderdog (DVD FAMILY SCO) 90 min 2002 Scooby-Doo and the gang face off against festive frights frosty nights and the ghost of Christmas who wants to wish everyone a scary Christmas And the gang unwrap a series of mysteries in order to stop a group of chilling crooks from stealing the spirits of the season Shrek the Halls (DVD FAMILY SHR) 22 min 2008 With no clue how to plan for the holidays Shrek wants to give Fiona and the children a perfect Christmas With the help of a book and some party crashers Shrek will learn what really matters Simpsons Christmas (DVD TV SIM) 92 min 2003 Celebrate Christmas Simpsons style with this collection of five holiday stories Also available is The Simpsons Christmas 2 The SnowmanFather Christmas (DVD FAMILY SNO) 54 min 1998

bull The Snowman A young boys snowman comes to life and escorts him on a magical flying visit to the North Pole

bull Father Christmas The human and humorous side of Santa is displayed as this grouchy Englishman tries to be a world traveller finally returning with relief to his home duties

Spike The Elf That Saved Christmas (DVD FAMILY SPI) 71 min 2013 Christmas is approaching and Santas workshop is buzzing with activity as Spike Raymond and other elves are working around the clock Paco the penguin bursts in with the news that Santas reindeer have been kidnapped Strawberry Shortcake Berry Merry Christmas (DVD FAMILY STR) 45 min 2003 As her friends decorate the Christmas tree Strawberry Shortcake and Honey Pie Pony travel to Holiday Land for the perfect presents When melting snowballs turn the gifts into a soggy mess Strawberry learns that the best gift is friendship Super Why lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas and Other Fairytale Adventures (DVD FAMILY SUP) 100 min 2012 Super Why and his pals continue to offer fun and interactive twists on classic fairytales Join in the fairytale adventure to help the Super Readers save the day The Swan Princess Christmas (DVD FAMILY SWA) 84 min 2012 Princess Odette Prince Derek and their woodland friends reunite for their first Christmas celebration As the kingdom prepares for a holiday the villainous Rothbart plots to destroy Christmas Will the castle friends save the day

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Thomas amp Friends Holiday Express (DVD FAMILY THO) 48 min 2010 Thomas and his friends Percy Emily and Henry get ready for some holiday adventures filled with pudding parties and more Thomas amp Friends ThomasrsquoChristmas Carol (DVD FAMILY THO) 55 min 2015 Its a winter wonderland on Sodor Diesel gets a visit from ghostly Christmas engines while Kevin enjoys playing in the snow Thomas and Cranky drop an important Christmas package and Henry faces off against an abominable snowman Dash through the snow with Thomas and his friends Thomas amp Friends Tinsel on the Tracks (DVD FAMILY THO) 58 min 2016 Percy delivers Santas Christmas letters while Marion discovers a talking Christmas tree Glynn the coffeepot engine gets restored for the holidays and races against Stephen Annie amp Clarabel learn that two wrongs dont make a right while Donald amp Douglas have double trouble VeggieTales Christmas Sing-Along Songs (DVD FAMILY VEG) 40 min 2010 From Larry and the gang comes a collection of twelve music videos VeggieTales Holiday Double Feature (J 220 DVD VEG) 94 min 2004

bull ldquoStar of Christmasrdquo Its 1880s London and Cavis and Millward are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen Unfortunately a church pageant is opening the same night right down the street featuring a priceless artifact that hasnt been seen in 80 years Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top This hilarious adventure teaches that its the true story of Gods love that shows us how to love one another - at Christmas and through the year

bull ldquoThe Toy That Saved Christmasrdquo The unscrupulous toy maker Wally P Nezzer appears in his own TV commercials and has convinced all of Dinkletown that Christmas is when you get stuff With the towns children begging for more toys its sure to be the worst Christmas ever - until one brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll decides to take matters into his own hands

VeggieTales Saint Nicholas a Story of Joyful Giving (J 220 DVD VEG) 45 min 2009 Laura Carrots Christmas stocking might be empty this year because her dad is in danger of losing his job While Larry thinks a letter to the North Pole should fix the problem Bob tells a story of a little boy named Nicholas who made a discovery in Bethlehem that changed Christmas forever What did Nick learn that can help Laura and her family VeggieTales The Little Drummer Boy (DVD FAMILY VEG) 50 min 2011 Junior Asparagus stars as a lonely child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus A story of generosity hope and love this tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere Very Merry Christmas Songs (DVD FAMILY DIS) 54 min 2002 Christmas songs and carols are sung by favorite Disney characters and accompanied by animated holiday scenes Wild Kratts A Creature Christmas (DVD FAMILY WIL) 60 min 2016 Its Christmas and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate They are opening their presents when the Wild Kratts alarm sounds The villains Zach Varmitech Gaston Gourmand and Donita Donata are kidnapping all the baby animals to turn them into Christmas ornaments Christmas will have to wait as the Wild Kratts spring into action to save their friends and get them home for Christmas

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Wonder Pets Save the Nutcracker (DVD FAMILY WON) 97 min 2008 The Wonder Pets find themselves inside the pages of the book of the Mouse King where they must save the nutcracker set to music by Tchaikovsky Includes three additional episodes Wonder Pets Save the Reindeer (DVD FAMILY WON) 100 min 2007 Its a Christmas Eve adventure to the North Pole when the Wonder Pets set out to rescue Santas lost baby reindeer The Wonder Pets fly to a childs bedroom to help a pet Goldfish and then to Canada to help three Baby Birds The Wonder Pets help a lost Baby Camel find his way back to the desert oasis and then fly to a picnic to stop a fight between two groups of ants Whos inside the egg that needs rescuing at Yellowstone National Park Yes Virginia (DVD FAMILY YES) 24 min 2009 Virginia OHanlon is a little girl who lives in New York City in 1897 and loves Christmas more than anything When a schoolyard bully challenges her belief in Santa Claus Virginia embarks on a quest across the city to prove he is real Finally her father inspires her to write a letter to the New York Sun newspaper claiming ldquoif you see it in the Sun its sordquo


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Babes in Toyland (DVD FAMILY BAB) 106 min 1961 Santa Clauss incompetent assistants accidentally make some giant wooden soldiers which come in useful when a villain tries to take over Toyland Babyrsquos First ChristmasA Bride for Christmas (DVD TV BAB) 170 min 2012 Babys First Christmas When two lawyers siblings fall in love it binds them together by default When Jennas sister goes into labor on Christmas Eve romantic sparks fly and they need a Christmas miracle for a new start A Bride for Christmas After Jessie Patterson calls off her third engagement she swears off serious relationships until she finds the one Then charming but chronically single Aiden comes along Bachelor Mother (DVD COMEDY BAC) 83 min 1939 Unemployed Polly Parrish picks up a baby left at orphanage doors at Christmas Everyone assumes the foundling is hers including Pollys ex-boss who offers her a job if shell raise the baby A paycheck would be handy so Polly complies When the bosss tycoon dad assumes the infant is his secret grandson events spin out of control Bad Santa (DVD COMEDY BAD) 92 min 2003 Willie is a thief who teams up with his dwarf friend Marcus for a Christmas scam Willie gets a job as a mall Santa Marcus tags along as an elf and they use their employee status to rob stores Willie is a bitter and foul-mouthed alcoholic who doesnt care much for kids A malls manager is suspicious so he asks the chief of security to check out Willie Meanwhile one of the kids Willie talks to becomes a regular customer Barneyrsquos Night Before Christmas (DVD FAMILY BAR) 56 min 1999 Barney and friends meet Santa Claus and take a tour of his decorated house They discover Santas music box his favorite toys and his train Learn about Christmas traditions the spirit of giving working together and winter fun Beethovenrsquos Christmas Adventure (DVD FAMILY BEE) 90 min 2011 In this heartwarming holiday adventure the hilarious canine speaks for the first time When Henry the elf flees the North Pole with Santas sleigh and bag of toys he crash-lands in a tree When the bag ends up in the wrong hands its up to Beethoven and his pal Mason to rescue Henry fetch Santas toys and save Christmas Benjirsquos Very Own Christmas Story (DVD FAMILY BEN) 26 min 1978 Benji and his friends go on a magic trip to meet Kris Kringle and learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world Best Christmas Party Ever (DVD TV BES) 90 min 2014 With the holidays at hand party planner Jennie Stanton learns that her boss Petra will retire after Christmas and hopes she will be left in charge of Petras Parties New Yorks premiere event-planners Jennies hopes fade when Petras charming and handsome nephew Nick arrives on the scene and Petra announces that he will take over the business Bing Crosbyrsquos White Christmas USO All Star Show (DVD CONCERT CRO) 90 min 2009 The concert that was produced by the USO for the US troops overseas features over 40 top names from stage screen and TV in an evening of music and comedy The Bishoprsquos Wife (DVD DRAMA BIS) 109 min 1947 When Episcopalian bishop Henry Brougham prays for divine guidance to raise funds for a new cathedral a guardian angel named Dudley answers his prayers Henry unaware of his visitorrsquos identity assumes that Dudley has designs on his wife Julia Henry regains the common touch hed almost lost and Julia realizes how much she loves her husband

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@ Ames Public Library Updated November 2016€¦ · Updated November 2016 . Christmas, ... the days...

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