Heiligabend

This cartoon, from early on in the evolution of Tom and Jerry, isn't quite as polished as later efforts, but it's definitely one of my favourite episodes, thanks to the fact that the BBC showed it practically every Christmas Eve as I was growing up.

It's the night before Christmas, and Jerry sneaks out of his hole to play with the presents under the tree. Tom, awakened by the cheeky rodent's fun and games, tries to stop him and chaos ensues.

Perfect Xmas entertainment for the whole family, this one is full of seasonal spirit and goodwill and ends up with the cat and mouse reconciling their differences for Christmas.

A beautiful Christmas short film/episode. Incredible how an animated production full of comedy can provide so much reflective content for the viewers, but especially for the little ones at home. This duo of directors undoubtedly knew how to execute interesting, very entertaining stories rich in narrative arguments.

The entire musical score section is excellent, creating an exceptional connection with what is seen on screen and fostering that Christmas spirit, along with iconic melodies of the season. A musical arrangement that surprises at every moment and increases considerably with each passing second.

The animation is brutal, from the movement sequences, the color tones, the line work, the detail, in fact, everything is well executed and has aged exemplary.

Tom & Jerry are classic characters with countless heartwarming, reflective, and comedically styled stories, and this one is no exception. They promote interesting themes that might leave you pondering good deeds during the Christmas season.

This short film covers themes such as innocence, evil, fun, the Christmas spirit, good deeds, love for others, gender differences, the surprises of life, gifts, acceptance of conditions, and that there is a time for everyone without any conditions, everyone deserves to spend the holidays together. On the other hand, there are many reflective themes that definitely stand out at all times.

This is a true classic and it's incredible.

This early Tom and Jerry cartoon can be excused if it is overly cute-over-comedy in subject matter. Hey, it's the Christmas season and this cartoon reflects that in an old-fashioned, nice way.

Apparently, this is Jerry's first Christmas because he's amazed to see Christmas tree ornaments, candy canes and stuff animals and other presents under the tree.

This does have the usual chase scene, but isn't that long and the film ends on a very touching sentimental note the last few minutes.

As others have said, this is about as nice as Christmas cartoon as you're ever going to find. At the beginning, I thought this might be nothing but it's such a feel-good Tom & Jerry that it's very, very worthy of being in anyone's collection.

The Night Before Christmas (1941)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

One of the best of the early Tom and Jerry cartoon shorts. It's Christmas night and Jerry is under the tree play with the various gifts left by Santa. Soon he starts jumping on Tom thinking he's a gift and soon the two are back to their fighting ways. The third short in the series has all the classic chases that you'd expect from the series but it also has a bit more heart since this was released around the holidays. The animation is really what stands out here and especially how colorful it was. The scene under the tree are especially beautiful looking and we also get some nice laughs once the fighting starts. The ending is quite nice as the two make up and play nice for once.

I saw it after decades. And the emotion of childhood was the same, fresh, gentle, rich in joy tones.

A lovely portrait of Christmas Eve in fair - sweet colors, offering the spirit of a pure unique holliday from perspective of early ages.

Run, cruel steps of war , a young Tom and the same Jerry and the comfortable, emotional final , offering exactly the state of Christmas with family, friends , in the womb of peace and tender happiness - parts of Christmas as special moment , honorating the birth of son of God.

This detais are sources of seduction of this episode , not only nice - amusing but profound useful in profound measure.