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Sesame Street - Elmo's World - Happy Holidays [VHS]

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This DVD is great, and my 19 mo. old has been watching it nonstop since we first let him watch it on Thanksgiving day. The Kwanzaa dance in itself is worth the price of admission, with the Noodle family skit close behind!
This DVD manages to introduce the basic essence of three year-end holidays (Christmas, Hannukah and Kwaanza) without invoking any one religion or even mentioning God. (Except for a brief mention by one of the ... kids near the end.) Focus is on, family (and food ;-)). It even pauses to mention other holidays like Ramadan and Three Kings day that are also commonly observed but not the focus of this video.

This is a wonderful video, sure to be a Christmas classic! It teaches all about Christmas, Chanuka and Kwanzaa in a fun and humorous way. What I really like about it is that it doesn't shy away from showing the real meanings behind the holidays: it shows both the secular and historical/religious origins of the holidays without preaching or offending. (I haven't found any other Christmas specials that do this!) Not only does my daughter enjoy this video, but I do as well (even after MANY repeat viewings). She's a big Elmo fan, but even if she wasn't, there's alot to enjoy about this video. A++

I purchased this DVD last week for my 4 year old daughter. She loves it, has watched it at least once everyday since I purchased it. It mostly covers the Christmas holiday but also covers Hannukkah and Kwanza. I think it's a great DVD to teach children about all of the holidays besides the one they normally celebrate. Nicely done in an "extended" Elmo's World format.

This video does a tasteful and entertaining job of exploring the different holidays that people celebrate at this time of year. The origins and typical customs of Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa are covered, and several children even explain how Ramadan and Three Kings Day are celebrated in their homes. We have several Elmo tapes, but this is one of our favorites. Really fun and solidly produced.

The Happy Holidays DVD is something my autistic daughter Nakeema has been requesting since she broke her original one a while back. She plays it til we stop her. She finds great joy in some of the most simple things. This DVD is definately one of them. She is now 16 yrs. Since she doesnt ask for much,when she asked for Elmo's/Happy Holiday video....we had to look it up and purchase it. She absolutely loves it.....

This is a great DVD, covering many types of holidays (Christian, Jewish, and others); I like that it's inclusive. I have purchased most of the "Elmo's World" and Sesame Street DVDs for my toddler, who is three years if age. Good, safe entertainment for toddlers is hard to find.

I caught a bit of this on tv one day(the part where elmo does the kwanzaa dance) and my then 18 month old absolutely LOVED it and so did I. I bought the DVD and now regardless of what day it is we HAVE to see happy holidays elmo or my now 2 year old is having a fit.
A great video that gives a wonderful overview of the holidays for all people.

The show is good for kids and adults. I and my son both learn a few things together. It was presented in a fun, educating and humorous ways. I was not a Elmo's world fan but I became one. Hope many of you would enjoy as much as we do!

I received this gift two years ago after I had my youngest son so my oldest would not be jealous! I nearly broke a c-section stitch laughing with my 3 year old when Elmo did the Kwanzaa dance! It was a great way to introduce my sons to different cultures and how the celebrate the holidays!

I rented this video for my kids (2 & 3) last Sunday. They watched it over & over & over. It has been playing in the background every one of their waking hours. I had to return it to the video store on Tues. AM and had to go rushing out to buy it after work on Tuesday beacause I just knew that they would ask for it again on Tuesday night. I was right. It is (as all Sesame Street products) a very educational & high quality product. I would definitely recommend it for young children. It shows different holidays celebrated at this time of year and exposes children to many different cultures.