The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow

TV Movie
1975
Not Rated
22m

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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975)

Stop Motion Animation Animation Family Fantasy Musical

A young shepherd, Lucas (David Kelley), is blinded by lightning, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine (Iris Rainer) describes snow to Lucas, who has never see... Read allA young shepherd, Lucas (David Kelley), is blinded by lightning, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine (Iris Rainer) describes snow to Lucas, who has never seen it. Lucas gets chosen to play an angel in the abbey's Christmas pageant, and the Christm... Read allA young shepherd, Lucas (David Kelley), is blinded by lightning, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine (Iris Rainer) describes snow to Lucas, who has never seen it. Lucas gets chosen to play an angel in the abbey's Christmas pageant, and the Christmas snow that falls during the pageant works a small miracle.

Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writer
- Jules Bass
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6.8/10

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Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writer
- Jules Bass
Stars

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Angela Lansbury

Sister Theresa
(voice)
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Cyril Ritchard

Father Thomas
(voice)

David Kelley

Lucas
(voice)

Dina Lynn

Louisa
(voice)

Greg Thomas

Trickster Boy #1
(voice)

Iris Rainer

Sister Catherine
(voice)

Joan Gardner

Sister Jean
(voice)

Don Messick

Waggles
(voice)

Sean Manning

Trickster Boy #2
(voice)

Hilary Momberger-Powers

Octavia
(voice)
(as Hilary Momberger)

Dru Stevens

Trickster Boy #3
(voice)

The Wee Winter Singers

The Children Chorus
(voice)

Directors
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writer
- Jules Bass
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Trivia
Both the Sister Theresa and Octavia puppets survive to this day due to being displayed at the Rankin Bass New York headquarters after production for publicity purposes. These same puppets have frequently appeared at conventions and occasional television appearances with Rankin Bass Historian Rick Goldschmidt.

Goofs
The setting is in the 1800s, yet some characters sing "White Christmas" which wasn't written until over 100 years later.

Quotes
Lucas: Louisa, if you could have anything you wanted, what would you ask for, for a Christmas present?
Louisa: Oh that's easy. I once saw a rich lady in my uncle's village with a beautiful white fur muff. It was so big she could put a hot potato in it to keep her hands warm. I'd like a muff like that.

Connections
Featured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 Characters of the Rankin/Bass Holiday Specials (2010)

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10/10

One of the best Christmas Specials

This is my favorite Christmas movies. It really struck a cord with me as a young child. I will never forget it. It breaks my heart that it is almost never aired on television anymore. If it is, it is aired between five and eight am when many people will miss it. I would always fall back to sleep and miss it. If you ever have the chance to buy/watch this movie, please do! You will not regret it! It is such a heart warming story that will stay with you. I am a huge fan of clay animation. They do not make movies like this anymore. This is something the whole family will enjoy and you will want to pass it on. It's sure to be your families favorite!