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The Wiggles - Yule Be Wiggling

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I was afraid to buy this album after having seen "Wiggly Safari", the latest effort from the Wiggles.

I'm so glad I went ahead and got this one. It's absolutely wonderful, with songs and dances you enjoy as soon as you hear and see them.

My son loves this one.

This one is truly a new release, unlike some of their other "new" releases from 1995. In fact Yule Be Wiggling was released on the same date in Australia, so it is fresh out of the press. I own all The Wiggles videos, including their other Christmas one, and this one is exceptionally good! It includes a 3D graphic world as in Toot Toot and Wiggly Playtime. The songs are all very good, all new, and well choreographed. The dances are really fun and festive, perfect for Christmas time or anytime really. My only complaint is in their more professional polished look, they left out most of the familiar smaller children we have seen in all their other videos, in favor of older dancers. It would be nice to see those kids years later and growing up. My baby is 14-month's-old now and has adored anything by The Wiggles since she was 2-month's-old. She took to this new one right off the bat. Of all The Wiggles videos the other Christmas one and Wake-up Jeff are my babies favorites, now we add Yule Be Wiggling to the list. A terrific magical holiday experience for the entire family! Fun, cute, catchy songs, wonderful dancing, and a 3D modeled environment that is very eye chatchy to watch! They just keep getting better all the time.

You can't go wrong with this video/dvd. The song "Caroo, Caroo" is worth the price of the dvd by itself. Hearing Morgan Crowley sing that is just incredible. It's just so very beautiful - so much so that my husband will be teaching it to his high school choir kids! I love the song "And the World is One." It teaches all about Christmas over the world and the fact that it's hot in Australia during Christmas. Who knew? I sure didn't. You know, if it wasn't for the Wiggles, there would be so much more I wouldn't know. Honestly, I'm not an idiot but there's so much I never learned in school and college and I just can't believe some of the things they've introduced to very young children through their songs and videos. My child will be so much more educated that I was just from watching these guys. They are so good at what they do and really don't get on a parent's nerves. Plus, during vacation Bible school this year, my child was one of the few who knew how to get up and do the movements to the songs since he does so much with the Wiggles. He certainly wasn't shy like the rest of the children.

If you're wondering what these guys are all about, this video is a great one to get. Your children will learn so many great things (nothing nasty here that you have to censor and believe me, I RESEARCH!), including self confidence, that you'll wonder what you did without them. They're comparing the Wiggles to Mr. Rogers and how much he did for kids. They're the only ones out there that are filling in the gap Mr. Rogers left according to me and Time Magazine. The original Christmas songs on this album are just beautiful and point to the real meaning of Christmas. They have fun, but they also teach the right lessons and I appreciate that. My child has been enthralled with these guys for the past year-and-a-half and there's no signs of stopping.

One of the highlights of this album is "the First Noel." Each Wiggle takes a verse and speaks it and it just really does something to you to hear. Kids may miss this part but wow, when Murray says his verse, he says it with such intent that it gives you goosebumps and makes you feel as if you were there at the Nativity. They use choir vocals for the chorus in between the spoken verses and that gal's voice is just amazingly beautiful! This is definitely a family favorite album and dvd - the cd is in the car most of the season! The first Christmas dvd is great too - I love that song "Go, Santa Go!" You know, you'll have folks wondering who's the kid in your house too once you bring these dvds into your home! They're just great!

We found the VHS version at the local library and checked it out for our 20 month old son to watch. We watched it every day for a week. His 6 year old brother really enjoyed it too, with "Jimmy the Elf" and "Caroo Caroo" being his favorite songs. I also enjoyed "Caroo Caroo" which features the Irish tenor from "Riverdance", Morgan Crowley. I knew this was a keeper so we bought the DVD version which also has karaoke style sing-a-longs for all the songs, or you can turn on subtitles which has the same effect throughout the whole video.
This has become one of our most repeatedly viewed DVDs.

Okay, I was very excited to see this Wiggles Christmas tape but, my son was not into this tape. As others have noted, the dancing is not like in previous Wiggles video. It is much harder for a child to follow and perform. The music is ok some classics in there. I was a little disappointed in that it didn't follow the more child friendly format that the Wiggles are accustommed to.

This one is my favorite of the 3 Christmas DVDs the Wiggles have out! It's very educational about Christmas around the world and what Christmas day is like. My favorite part is when Morgan Crowley is teaching Capt. Feathersword to sing and the Capt. is singing Jingle Bells and is going back to his 'screaming' voice when Morgan isn't looking. It's hilarious! My daughter and step son both LOVE this movie! I don't think they'll let me pack it back up with the Christmas stuff!

My kids love this so much. We bought it in the middle of summer to get our minds off the heat and they have watched it many times already. My two boys(1 and a half and 3 and a half) loved Wiggly Wiggly Christmas. But now love this so much more. They sing and dance and really enjoy it. True, some of the songs are very silly and not at all familiar but that is why we like it. It's a great addition to the other more traditional Christmas DVDs. Trust me- you will catch your kids singing these songs all by themselves!!

The Wiggles seem to be good at mixing traditional Christmas tunes and making up their own songs. They have continued the tradition, as they did in their first one. And they have some real great dance routines that can easily be imatated by a youngster! Great fun for the whole family. Some of the videos tend to be a little repetitious but that is perfect for the little ones. :)

One of the best things about the wiggles is that the songs aren't sickening sweet, like a purple dinosaur we all know. They are all very singable, with a lot of fun thrown in. The songs on this tape are all original. We start with Songs while the kids are waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. Of course Captain feathersword has short wave in his head and can tune to where Santa currently is. Santa arrives and they all dance together.

Guest appearances by an Irish Tenor singer (Morgan Crowley) who sings curoo curoo (carol of the Birds) while the children play in a nativity scene. That is the only song with strong religious overtones. There is also a guest appearance by Scottish and Irish Dancing children in their traditional custumes. I have a sneaking suspicion that Morgan also doubles as Santa, but I can't prove it.

The whole tape is very upbeat, and dancable. Jimmy the Elf is their first animated song, and its very cute. Captain Feathersword gets completely decorated in tinsel garlands, and also has a singing lesson with Morgan. He does well...only when Morgan is looking at him, that is! A really cute bit.

I love the Wiggles, my 2 and 4 year old kids love the wiggles, even my husband loves the wiggles!

This video is simply awesome. My 2 and 4 year olds both love this video and have watched it non-stop since getting it Christmas day. We have all the Wiggles videos and this one seems to be their favorite. The Irish singer they bring in has a wonderful voice and personally would love to see him included with guest appearances in their future works. Our whole family dances and sings with the Wiggles. It is great exercise for the kids and us grown-ups as well and is fun to do. It is amazing how much the kids learn from watching these videos. I will continue to buy any and all new releases from the Wiggles even if my kids have left home. These will be wonderful for future grandchildren as well.