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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus [VHS]

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I think I'll watch it every year. This is a great story of how Santa Claus came to be from when he was a baby to a young man who helped children and of course to his old self that we know him today. It is told like a fairy tale fantasy with elves and sprites; but it is more than just any fantasy, it is a story of a life, the life of Nicholus and is very touching. Children will love it. So will adults. I am giving it to my mother, she loves Santa Claus(decorations)and now I see why. PLEASE release this on DVD!!! Their is no reason NOT to!

This video is perfect way to explain Santa to your young ones. It explain the origins of Santa a lot better than any other movie or video out today. It doesn't show it in a materialistic way. The giving of toys was done in a heart-felt way. It brings back the mysticism of Santa that so very much of us have lost as we grew older. It once again allows us to see Santa with the eyes of a child. Innocently. All the answers to why Santa is 'Santa' is here. Its like the Ultimate Guide to Santa Claus.

Anyone who DOESN'T love this wonderful tale of Nicholas needs to look closer at the true meaning of the holidays. "Christmas" is a modern version of an anicent pagan celebration. This movie explores the idea that Santa Claus is more than a fat man in a red suit (or as some think "the oppsite of 'real' christmas").
It shows a wonderful concept that Santa was human and helped to make lives better by bringing hope back to children and adults.
The fact that he is raised by and befriended by faries, pixies, gnomes and other fantasy creatures adds to the charm and wonder of the story.
If you love Fairy Tales and have an imagination, you will love this movie !!!

This is one of the earlier Rankin/Bass productions which differs a bit from the traditional Christmas Specials that most of us remembered growing up.

The story is told with a 'new age' twist and is filled with fantasy. It's a mystical tale which brilliantly and simply explains the origins of the immortality of Santa Claus and many of his associated traditions of Christmas. Although it's a bit off the beaten path of holiday classics, The Life and Adventures of Santa Clause captures the essence of some universal themes such as the struggles between good & evil and the nature of humanity. It also includes the typical universal holiday themes of peace, joy and goodwill.

This is another holiday favorite that both kids and adults will enjoy.

My son and I saw this during the summer on the cartoon network and were enchanted. We have watched it several times during this holiday season (2001)and it has become a must-view for us, along with the original "Grinch".

I'm in my late '30s and sure, I revert back to the crib when I catch holiday movies (including gems like Nestor The Long Eared Christmas Donkey and, of course, Rudolph). I'm a sap. So I can't believe I missed this one--it's the story of how Santa Claus came to be told in the most mystical and magical way possible. I wasn't familiar with Baum's original book, so the fable of Nicholas as a baby being found and raised by faerie-folk, the love of his adopted mother (an immortal), how he grew as a boy into a young man and, finally, the ho ho ho jolly older man we all know, how he began to give gifts and how he discovered his love of gift-giving to children...all are covered in such a unique way. Even the reindeer/sleigh/chimney/stockings/Xmas tree--it's all here! Very Irish tale, as well, it's not hard to see the nearby village and the inhabitants are supposed to be in Ireland. There's good old-fashioned good vs. evil, great songs, excellent animation, beautiful and magical beings right out of Lord Of The Rings. Is it wrong that I thought Santa as a handsome young man was totally hot? If you're a Christmas junkie and also into fantasy tales, this one may be the best holiday movie (animated) you've ever seen. I blubbered through half of it...it was *that* beautiful and touching.

I am a mom of a four and six year old, and this is our very favorite Santa story to watch. The cartoon does a great job of capturing the enchantment and warmth of Frank Baum's story of Santa Claus. Many questions young children ask about Santa such as his age, etc., are magically answered in this must watch tale. I put this movie on for the kids when family came to visit and found even the grandparents sitting down and intrigued by the story. The music is perfect for the storytelling, and the lessons learned in this movie help my children appreciate their life a little more. This movie is an absolute must for children and adults of all ages. This is the perfect movie to watch with the entire family on Christmas Eve.

We loved this story the first time we saw it on TV and have been hoping to catch it on TV again. It seems to be rarely shown, but it is an engaging, exciting and much deeper story of the origins of Santa and his selfless devotion to people. It is just a wonderful story and the non-Rankin version is wonderful. (can't rate the Rankin version, haven't seen it).

My daughter is 22 and begged me to find this movie for her. She was not able to locate it anywhere. We watched it together with my 4 year old nephew and all of us enjoyed it throughly. It is a different spin on an old story and the fantasy adds to the storyline. If you are tired of watching the same old Christmas themes year after year, this is the one to watch. My daughter was actually looking for a version she said was done in claymation format but I have not been able to find it.

THIS IS BY FAR, MY FAVORITE VIDEO ABOUT SANTA CLAUS. RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER COMES IN SECOND. I WILL BE 50 YEARS OLD NEXT MONTH AND I LOVE THIS MOVIE.

HOWEVER, I AM VERY UPSET THAT IS HAS NOT BEEN RE-RELEASED ON DVD. THIS IS A CLASSIC, AND IF YOU CAN ONLY HAVE IT ON VIDEO, THEN GET WHILE YOU CAN. IT IS GREAT. I JUST WATCHED AGAIN LAST NIGHT.
ROCK ON SANTA CLAUS !