The Christmas season just isn't the same without watching this. This stands out more to me than any other Rankin/Bass holiday special (Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, etc). Overall I think that this movie is perfect for any age. For younger ones and the kid in all of us, it's about hoping that Santa will decide to come around on Christmas. But as I and other viewers grow, it's about not taking life too seriously and to let the kid in you shine. I think that that message alone is crucial to enjoying the holidays. I know that for some, the plot pieces without the unforgettable Miser brothers are boring, but as someone who can recite this movie word for word, the plot flies by for me.
Review of The Year Without a Santa Claus
