The City That Forgot About Christmas

The City That Forgot About Christmas

G 1974 · 24 min · ★ 8.4 · Animation, Family

A young boy's grandfather tells him the story of a city that forgot about Christmas until a carpenter named Matthew comes to town and teaches the children about Christmas, much to the chagrin of the Mayor and his cronies.

Written by Don Hinchey

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