We once again are treated to a magical holiday special from Rankin/Bass with one of their more delightful stop-motion shorts, The Year Without A Santa Claus.
A rather weary Santa Claus one day decides that it's high time he took a vacation and shuts down the preparations for Christmas. This leaves things up to Mrs Claus and two peppy elves, Jingle and Jangle, to help cheer Santa up by finding some Christmas cheer in the world. However there are several obstacles in their way as Jingle, Jangle and Mrs Claus find aid in a small child and even get to meet Mother Nature as they work towards their goal.
The Year Without A Santa Claus has delightful visuals and many songs that are memorable. Perhaps the most prominent songs that everyone is familiar with are the theme songs for both the Heat Mizer and the Snow Mizer, though Blue Christmas also has it's charm to it. A classic holiday short and one of the most loved favorites of this season, it never fails to put a smile on your face.
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