Christmas Resources

SPUNKY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

VT1816
Puppies, a family Christmas and a big city full of Christmas excitement add up to adventure. Spunky begins his journey to his new home and soon discovers how much it really means to have a loving master. After being lost, Spunky rediscovers the experience of Christmas for the first time. A loveable story of faith, love and hope.
Based on the book "Spunky's Diary" by Janette Oke.
30min
Church Use Permitted

MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS

VT1640
My Favorite Christmas is about the Christmas miracle that happens in all of us- the story of how the last thing we'd ever want could be the one thing we need the most. This video is all about caring and giving.
24min
Church Use Permitted

WHITE CHRISTMAS

HM0060
For 3 to 5 octave handbells;
Arranged for handbells by Cynthia Dobrinski from White Christmas by Irving Berlin;
Arranged by: Cynthia Dobrinski
Irving Berlin; arr. by Cynthia Dobrinski
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MOUSE IN THE MANGER

VT1641
Oscar wants more straw for his bed right now. His father refuses the extra hay, so Oscar leaves his home. He meets Martha the cow, Sidney the donkey, and learns a valuable lesson about friendship and sharing.
Based on the book with same title by Rev. Gennaro Gentile.
19min
Church Use Permitted

LITTLEST ANGEL, THE

VT3117
The Littlest Angel is a heart-warming story of a young shepherd boy Michael, played by Johnny Whitaker ("Family Affair"), who suffers a fatal accident and winds up in heaven. Upon arriving in heaven, he is assigned a guardian Angel, Patience (Gwynne) who tries to assist his adjustment to his new life.
Patience allows Michael to return to earth to retrieve his most prized possession, a simple box filled with a few simple keepsakes from his life on earth. When he returns, he learns that God has decided to send His son to be born in Bethlehem and all the angels are being invited to give a gift to the Christ child. But Michael has nothing to give, except his simple box. He is afraid it is an unworthy gift, but he learns otherwise.
76min
Church Use Permitted

CHRISTMAS IN HAPPY FOREST

VT1006
The animals in Happy Forest learn a valuable lesson when they treat their grumpy old teacher, Mrs Orangeblossom, with kindness. Love can truly change the world.
25min
Church Use Permitted

STAR OF BETHLEHEM

VT2285
This video uses animated silhouettes against a background of colorful art work to visualize the story. Opening with Mary and Joseph's traveling to Bethlehem and concluding with a facinating interpretation of how the Wise Men may have journeyed to the Star.
13min
Church Use Permitted

TRUCE IN THE FOREST

VT2308
At a time when bold distinctions were drawn between countries and hostility toward others was the rule, one small group experienced its own version of "peace on earth." Based on the true story that took place in Germany during World War II. On Christmas Eve, two groups of young soldiers become separated from their units. Tired and lost, they seek food and shelter at the same cabin. Gerta Braun, the German housewife persuades all the soldiers to lay down their weapons outside the home in honour of the Savior's birth.
38min
Church Use Permitted

CITY THAT FORGOT CHRISTMAS

VT1012
The story of a woodcarver who lived in a village that had forgotten about Christmas. When he taught the children of the town about the birth of Jesus, the uncaring village was filled with the love and joy of Christ.
30min
Church Use Permitted

ORDINARY FIR TREE, THE

VT2370
This video program, with subtitle of "all things work out for the good," teaches children to face the future with confidence and optimism, even in the face of temporary setbacks. The Ordinary Fir Tree is growing up next to another tree which is taller and fuller that he is. Yet, he has a great wish to be fine and tall enough to be used as Christmas tree. One day men come into the forest and cut some trees down to take to the shopping center. Being left alone in the shopping center after all the trees were purchased, he is taken to a house where the family already has a Christmas tree. The little tree is so disappointed. But to his surprise, he is made into a beautiful wreath and is hung high on the house to offer cheer to all who pass by. Written by James Haas and illustrated by Maryanne Meyer.
12min
1990
Church Use Permitted