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A Garfield Christmas [VHS]

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As another reviewer pointed out, this wonderful special is now on DVD under the name of Garfield's Holiday Celebrations which collect a Garfield Halloween, Thankgiving, and Christmas into one great DVD. Awesome because this is a very good special that up until last year you could only see if you happened to find a copy on VHS somewhere.

A Garfield Christmas was first shown in 1987. Garfield, Odie and Jon spend a family Christmas at the farm home where Jon grew up and with his family. It's funny because Garfield is his usual crabby self until the Christmas spirit finally grabs him. Fun songs as well. A great special. Definietely get the DVD!

I think everybody knows this has got to be one of the most beloved christmas specials ever produced.. Additionally, other gafield specials like the great Garfield's Halloween Adventure and Garfield In the Rough are equally fun. Its such a shame that these great specials have been out of print for so very long... BUT- Tremendous! Entertainment in Minnesota has just purchased the rights to all of these specials, as well as the great, long running "Garfield and Friends" TV series... we can hopefully someday curl up on the couch with a loved one at christmas time and see A Garfield Christmas on DVD. But until then, we must be content with the beat-up VHS copies that we all have.

I have to say I loved this movie, not only because I love Garfield, but in addition to that I loved how they portrayed Garfield with a loving nature. He listened to John's grandma's beautiful memories and gave her one of the sweetest Christmas presents. He actually became a closer friend to his pal Odie and gave him a loving gift from the heart. It was so nice to see my favorite grumpy cat have such a big heart. His friendly relationship with Odie at the end was so sweet that I cried. I loved this movie. It is a perfect and special Christmas movie about the spirit of giving from your heart and forgetting about the material aspects of life!

Needless to say, this Garfield special is a great one. There is no need to go into details. If you are a fan of Garfield and/or quality, "feel-good" holiday specials, this is most definitely for you. It is such a great memory from my childhood (I'm 23 now), and it pains me that there is no way to acquire a new version of it. It is rarely shown on TV anymore, and I miss it. The video/DVD distribution is *not* handled by Tremendous! Entertainment (as was stated previously), but rather by Fox Television. I wrote to Tremendous!, and they notified me of this. I am now begging Fox to re-release it, hopefully on DVD. I'd encourage all of you Garfield fans out there to write to Fox and express your interest as well. Hopefully I'll be able to find my ratty old taped-from-tv copy of this one as the Christmas season draws nearer. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it.

I am 20 years old and my mom taped this for me when I was about 4. This tape has been viewed at least 20 times per Christmas every single year. I adore Garfield, my whole bedroom theme is Garfield along with every Garfield comic book and movie. This one is one that truly warms the heart. Garfield can make anyone laugh with his grumpy sarcasm and adoration for harrassing dogs and teasing Jon, but it will warm your heart to see the grumpiest cat turn into the worlds biggest softie. I love to see Garfield so happy and loving. He's so sweet to befriend Gramma, and give her a Christmas gift, and to hug Odie. I always tear up seeing him and Odie dancing at the end! This is the cutest movie ever made, and it's a family tradition to watch it. I even have my 6 year old niece addicted to Garfield now! This one brings the holiday spirit every time.

A Garfield Christmas was very good and I like the great message that Garfield learned in this, a great message that family is very important and giving is just as good as receiving!

If you love garfield, like i do, and you love christmas--again, like i do, than theres no reason why you wouldnt love Garfields Christmas! It has lots of humor--but also a touching moment occurs! It kinda makes you remember that Christmas is a time of fun but theres also a time for remembering the loved ones and the memories of christmas--but of course in a cats point of view!

I have hunted and hunted all over for years for this special movie that includes Garfield showing his loving side sitting on Grandmas lap and I even still cried the last time (of several) I remember seeing that part!! (oh by the way I am a young 43 years of age) UH UUM :)
My most favorite part (well I love it all) is when they turn on the Christmas tree and all their lips go OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHWWWWWWWWW!!!
The way alot of us say and do when we see the beautiful breathtaking christmas lights!! I just love this movie and along with other Christmas favorites I used to watch it but have been unable to find it on ANY station during the season!! I then became a Garfield Christmas Hunter and have looked high and low for this all time Christmas favorite!!??? I told everyone for Christmas this year ... all I want for Christmas IS A GARFIELDS CHRISTMAS! :) So many good memories with this movie...
Well Happy Holidays to all and Have a very Merry Garfield Christmas!

This is absolutely an every year must watch film.....

From the opening song: "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" to the closing credits, this is what a perfect little Christmas TV show looks like.

The sentiment of the holidays is captured, and everything that Christmas is about is here.

Light the fire, pop in the tape, (no DVD yet) and curl up with someone you love.

Merry Christmas

Our family absolutely loves this video! It is a "must" for all Garfield fans, as well as for those who cherish the true meaning of family and Christmas--the "reason for the season." We had purchased a tape of this video and have worn it out as it has become an annual "tradition" for our family gathering. If anyone knows of a "used" copy we could purchase (since it is no longer in production), or a store that has some originals left for sale, please don't hesitate to contact me!