‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

In this 1974 animated holiday special, a small town faces a Christmas crisis when Santa Claus decides to skip their community due to a critical letter published in the local newspaper. The story follows a clockmaker and his family as they work together to restore the town’s faith in Santa and save Christmas. Featuring the voice talents of Joel Grey and Tammy Grimes, this charming tale combines festive spirit with a message of belief and perseverance. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the film is a delightful addition to holiday viewing traditions. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.