Best Christmas Cartoons & Animated Shows
Traditional Holiday Cartoon Favorites for Children of all Ages
Nov 7, 2009
Some of the best programs in holiday entertainment are the original classic cartoons and animated programs that have lasted for years. Peanuts and Dr. Seuss have entertained children and grownups for decades, spreading joy and reminding everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. Other shows may direct attention to Santa Claus, but still give special meaning to the holiday.
The Christmas and holiday special programs listed below in both sections are available in DVD format and can be purchased from the Amazon website.
Christmas Cartoons and Animated TV Specials that are Traditional Classics
Grownups look forward to seeing old Christmas shows that are as comforting as they are entertaining. What would Christmas be like without Charlie Brown, Frosty, and Rudolph to instill the spirit of the holidays among mankind? Of course it would still be Christmas, but the classic Christmas animated characters give a unique perspective to "good will toward men".
The original Christmas cartoon and animated favorites shown here are suitable for all ages with the exception of The Nightmare Before Christmas, which is rated PG.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas. (1965) Still the number one favorite in many households.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas. (1966) Starring Boris Karloff
- Garfield's Christmas. (1987) Sold in VHS, or on DVD in the collector's edition of Garfield: Holiday Celebrations
- Mickey's Christmas Carol. (1993)
- Jack Frost. (1979) Features the voice of Buddy Hackett as the narrator.
- Frosty the Snowman. (1969) Featuring the voices of Billy De Wolfe and Jimmy Durante – one of the most famous voices of all time.
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (1964) Burl Ives narrates and sings the famous Christmas classic.
- Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. (1970) Featuring the voice of Fred Astaire.
- The Muppet Christmas Carol. (1992). A new twist on one of the most treasured tales of all time.
- The Little Drummer Boy. (1968) Featuring music by the Vienna Boys Choir
- Twas the Night Before Christmas. (1974) Featuring the voice of George Gobel
- Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. (1962) Features the voices of Jim Backus (Mr. Howell from Gilligan's Island) and Jack Cassidy.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Jim Burton Rated: PG
- Mickey's Magical Christmas. (2001) Starring Robbi Benson and Jodi Benson.
- Winnie the Pooh – A Very Merry Pooh Year. (2002) Pooh and his friends celebrate Christmas in the Hundred Acre Wood.
More Holiday Cartoons and Animated Programs
Some of the shows listed below are new Christmas specials, such as Shrek the Halls. Others are sequels to original favorites listed in the first section. The older programs are fun to watch, but are not quite so famous. Alvin and the Chipmunks is rated PG.
- Shrek the Halls. (2007) Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy
- Nestor, the Long-Eared Donkey. (1976)
- Frosty Returns. (1969) Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe
- Cricket on the Hearth. (1967) Starring the father-daughter team of Danny and Marlo Thomas.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks. (2007) Starring Jason Lee and the famous singing chipmunk trio from the sixties. Rated PG
- Claymation Christmas. (1991) Featuring the California Raisins.
- I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown. (2003)
- A Flintstones Christmas Carol. (1994) A Stone Age version of the classic Dickens story.
- The Pink Panther – A Pink Christmas. (1978)
- Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas. (2006)
- Beauty and the Beast – The Enchanted Christmas. (1997) Starring Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson.
- Dora the Explorer: Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure. (Released 2009)
- Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. (Released 2009)
- SpongeBob Squarepants – Christmas. (1999)
- The Year Without a Santa Claus. (1976) Featuring an all-star cast: Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, and Roger Miller.
Plan a family night of holiday entertainment with Christmas cartoons and animated holiday favorite shows. Children watch holiday programs and so do adults, so start the seasonal celebration with good old-fashioned fun. Plan a Christmas party for children and show a few classic holiday cartoons for entertainment between activities.
Start a new holiday tradition or collect Christmas cartoons that may be valuable collector's items someday for grandchildren. Have fun during the season. Keep shopping, partying, and planning in perspective. If preparations start getting out of hand, then eliminate some of the holiday stress by curling up in an easy chair with a cup of hot chocolate and a comforting animated Christmas program.
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