On Christmas Eve

Out of the hundreds of Christmas movies available, this one has probably flown under the radar of many buyers out there - but assuredly, this rare gem is worth purchasing if you ever come across it. The animation is simply beautiful and the story is told without dialogue (only music and sound effects). Children will love it - and the story is told so well that parents will, too. The story focuses on an angel that loses its magic wand, thanks to an attack from a very large (and hungry) owl. The angel is then rescued by a family of mice, who then have to concoct a plan to get the wand back from out in the snow. Even Santa makes an appearance in this slice of holiday magic the whole family can enjoy (no matter what language you speak, too).

The title song on 'Christmas Eve' (played in full at the end with lyrics) perfectly sums up the magical mysterious wonder surrounding Christmas Eve and Father Christmas. It's such a sweet, innocent, simplistic film that I will always love.