This enormously charming short animation is one of the few things that can still give me that old warm Christmassy feeling these days, I loved it tons as a kid and it still has a special place in my heart, I really think that for what it is, the richness of the animation, the music, the voice work, it's a perfectly put together little work and is still very joyful and heartwarming and it's never lost that bit of magic to me. I especially find the song that plays over the end credits with the little girl to be amazingly nostalgic and sweet! I love how despite clearly having a good heart, he was a decidedly most imperfect Santa who seems to struggle to enjoy his worldwide holiday every step of the way, is brash and somewhat grouchy, and even has his rosy red rear exposed a couple of times! He doesn't appear to take much joy in Christmas himself because to him it's like his job that he spends the rest of the year trying to get over, but he's still definitely a very lovable Santa Claus because of his foibles, he's like a crotchety old grandpa who toils and somehow always manages to get the job done in time. I love every single moment with his little cat and dog, everything they do is adorable and they bring a little extra touch of sweetness to Santa's personality. I still love it very much, to me it remains an enchanting work of Christmas joy that brings a happy feeling. Thank you indeed Father Christmas 🎄
Review of Father Christmas
Father Christmas
(1991 TV Short)
Always a blooming merry Christmas indeed to be watching this sweet festive classic.
24 March 2019