Elmo salva la Navidad

I loved Sesame Street ever since birth (or close enough), and I still love it today, even though I'm no longer the target audience. While I grew up with other Sesame Street Christmas specials, I didn't grow up with Elmo Saves Christmas. However, I watched it for the first time on YouTube a few years back, and there was a treat in store for me.

There are other Christmas specials where characters wish for every day to be Christmas and get their wish, including "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas" and The Fairly Oddparents' "Christmas Every Day," and each one tackles different consequences of that wish. Elmo Saves Christmas is probably one of those specials that shows the most negative and effective results of the wish; Snuffy is visiting his grandma in Cincinnati the whole time, causing Big Bird to miss him terribly and eventually believe they'll never see each other again, while Santa Claus and his elves are overworked. Plus, when Elmo time travels to December 25th of the following year, most public places go out of business due to being closed for an entire year and not making any money. Meanwhile, the whole population of Sesame Street-except for Oscar, who receives used wrapping paper every day and enjoys watching everyone else be miserable-has grown all "Christmased out." They no longer want to celebrate the holiday and don't know what to do anymore. Even The Count gets tired of counting all the Christmases and celebrating the holiday, despite his obsession with counting. Because of these circumstances, the characters begin to see the holiday as a curse rather than one of the greatest joys of the year. As if things couldn't get any more unfortunate, Santa sees no point in delivering presents anymore because not only are he and his elves exhausted, but nobody wants gifts from him anymore, causing him to retire and move to Florida.

These scenes resonate with me because they highlight some of the most significant drawbacks of having every day be Christmas. For instance, the idea that people who leave town for Christmas might never return home adds a poignant and sometimes heartbreaking layer to the story, emphasizing the pain of separation and the long-lasting absence of loved ones. Santa's retirement also feels like a major loss, symbolizing how traditions can change and fade away. The characters' growing distaste for the holiday-evidenced by their exhaustion and refusal to celebrate-drives home the idea that too much of a good thing can diminish its value. As Santa puts it, "Christmas is fun, but Christmas every day is too much," reinforcing the belief that part of what makes Christmas special is that it comes once a year. The essence of the holiday lies in its annual celebration, creating anticipation and joy around the season. Ultimately, the special reminds us that the limited nature of these moments is what makes them truly meaningful.

The story also shows us that even a place as wholesome as Sesame Street can fall into despair under the right conditions. The moment where Elmo time travels to Christmas a year after he makes his wish is probably one of the show's darkest moments in its entire history, but what makes it work so well is how surprisingly realistic it feels. If every day were Christmas in real life, many people would be broke due to constantly buying gifts and never going to work anymore, there would be deforestation from new Christmas trees constantly being bought, some individuals would never again physically see their friends who leave town for the holidays, and society would begin to hate the holiday due to it ruining their lives. The consequences of Elmo's actions are realistic while still being completely kid-friendly, striking a perfect balance. Overall, the message is just as true for adults as for children. This idea about the specialness of occasions is beautifully captured in a song that resonates with many feelings about birthdays.

In the song, Santa sings, "Every day can't be Christmas. That wouldn't be such a treat. You can get tired of chocolate candy when that's all you eat. Every day can't be your birthday. That wouldn't be much fun. Too many birthdays aren't half as nice as one." Later, Elmo sings the same song. These lyrics resonate deeply with me because I don't find my birthday special anymore, and as a result, I stopped celebrating it a long time ago. I would dislike it even more if the "big day" happened daily. The song helped me appreciate that it comes just once a year. However, I bet some kids wish their birthdays would come every day. As far as I know, there aren't many stories where characters' birthdays are celebrated daily with a similar moral to this one, much to my disappointment.

Considering this is Sesame Street, everything turns out okay at the end. Thankfully, Elmo goes back in time to when he made his wish, stops himself from getting his hands on the magic snowglobe Santa gives him, and learns from his mistakes before it's too late. As a result, Christmas comes once a year again. Surprisingly, when Snuffy is on his way to Cincinnati, his grandma visits him instead, causing him to stay in town for the holidays, much to Big Bird's happiness.

Some of you might think that it's off-character for Oscar to like the idea of Christmas every day because he is shown to hate the holiday in other Sesame Street Christmas specials. Even though he usually hates Christmas, the idea of him enjoying a holiday where the rest of the characters are "Christmased out" fits quite well with his personality because we all know how much he loves being negative and seeing others miserable. Plus, the unique situation of used wrapping paper being thrown in his trash can every day genuinely bringing him joy also fits because he is obsessed with trash. Overall, he gets to experience the holiday in his own clever, twisted way.

Unlike most other specials and movies where it's Christmas every day, December 25th doesn't always repeat itself in this story, and everyone is aware of every day being Christmas, not just Elmo. The days progress normally, but every day is celebrated as Christmas, affecting everyone. This means that everyone must participate in holiday festivities daily, such as singing holiday songs, giving and receiving presents, and eating turkey. Additionally, Elmo embarks on a journey through time to experience Christmas in the spring and summer, ultimately arriving at the following year's December 25th. These unique elements contribute to the special's originality and help it stand out as a distinct story.

The jokes in this piece are clever and hilarious. One standout moment features Cookie Monster disguising himself as Santa to get his hands on the cookies that Elmo leaves for Santa, although Elmo can see through his disguise. There are other amusing jokes as well, such as the elves accidentally giving a stuffed cow bunny ears, prompting Santa to call it a "moobunny." Additionally, Bert and Ernie are confused when they hear references to Bert and Ernie from It's a Wonderful Life.

There are a few things I don't like about this special. 1) The Easter Bunny has an extremely scratchy, creepy-sounding voice. 2) Santa gives Elmo 2 options for presents: a pink teddy bear and a snow globe. I'm intrigued as to why he doesn't give Elmo both of them. 3) Plot hole: During the entire period of Christmas every day, there's nothing on TV except for It's a Wonderful Life, and the characters eventually get tired of watching it over and over again. Did It's a Wonderful Life air on every channel the whole time? Did they not air other Christmas movies, like Rudolph or Frosty? 4) While it makes some sense for real Christmas trees to be endangered, some of the characters could buy artificial trees instead. After all, some stores are open on Christmas Day.

In conclusion, Elmo Saves Christmas offers a thought-provoking and heartfelt exploration of the significance of holiday traditions and the importance of balance in our lives. By emphasizing that the rarity of special occasions, like Christmas and birthdays, enhances their value, the special imparts wisdom that resonates with audiences of all ages. The story serves as a reminder that joy arises from anticipation and that too much of a good thing can lead to distaste. Ultimately, through Elmo's journey, we learn that celebrating these moments only once a year allows us to fully appreciate their magic, fostering a sense of community and love that makes the holiday season truly meaningful.

Elmo wishes that every day is Christmas, wreaking havoc on the world. But why did they put Harvey Fierstein in a singing role? This guy has the worst voice I've ever heard!

I saw this DVD when I was a child but now, I loath it to death! Elmo acted like a one year old, he's so stubborn in a bad way, you name it! This is most horrendous Christmas special I ever seen! You know this is not how Christmas (or Easter or the Fourth of July) is supposed to be like.

Jim Henson always comes out with a cute movie. there isn't one Muppet movie i don't like. Aloth this is Sesame Street, its still cute. I haven't seen this movie in a while, but basically Elmo has a wish from Sannta, and he wishes everyday was Chhristmas. Its great at first but then people start to get tired of Christmas, and Elmo has to figure out how to put things right. I liked this movie as a kid and it will always have a place in my heart. If your watching this as a kid, with your kids, or an adult reliving the awesomeness of childhood, you'll be sure to love this movie. final say... 8/10 PS Muppet Xmas carol is my fave Christmas movie of all time. u should check that out too.

Let's see, there is some good here...a cute reference to the old 'Wonderful Life' rumor surrounding the origin of Bert and Ernie's names, Kermit the Frog has a new newsflash, some classic Sesame Street characters and humor.

But theres a lot of things that make this special mediocre at best. It's a bit too long, Santa Clause is grumpy (and his beard looks more fake than some mall santas I've seen), Harvey Fierstein sings, Bert and Ernie don't even talk, and it's just not as good as the old Sesame Street Christmas Special. It just feels like fluff.