The specials...

[Debi]

It's that time again! The Christmas "specials" on TV! Some have become traditions for us here at the Bird household. What are your favorites and which ones bring back great memories for you?

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[Debi]

A really old one for Paint from Chicago WGN.

 

[Debi]

Another from our Chicago past...Ray Raynor Show every Christmas

 

[Mrs Cooper]

I like A Christmas Carol in general. My favorite version of it is “Scrooged” though because it ties the moral lessons more to modern times. I think if people can distance themselves by thinking something quaint & antiquated, the moral lessons can be distanced too.

 

[Debi]

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is now in it's 52nd broadcast, I think. I have never missed a year.

At my house, until The Christmas Story with the Red Rider BB gun is shown, it's not officially Christmas. (3 boys...it's to be expected.)

 

[TonyM]

I don't watch much TV but if I do at Christmas then this it

 

[Debi]

I don't watch much TV but if I do at Christmas then this it

I have not seen this. Thank you! I now have a new special to watch.

 

[Paintman]

Debi, thank you for the WGN Christmas cartoons. I kicked off the holiday season on Thanksgiving when WGN had the 'documentary' on Bozo, Ray Rayner ,and Garfield Goose.
Last week I caught myself singing Suzy Snowflake and could not remember all the words .
My current holiday favorites include when The Simpsons celebrate Christmas.

 

[Paintman]

 

[Ronin]

If you want to add a complete train wreck of political propaganda, try Frosty Returns.

I highly recommend some level of intoxication while watching, though.