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I bought the DVD as part of a set years ago. My kids ask why I still have DVDs, and buy them. This is why - if I own it they can’t take it away.

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Same with books. When e-books first came on the scene, a wise woman said to me she would continue to purchase hard copies of book, "Whatever can be easily given can be easily taken."

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Don't think for 2 seconds that that isn't part of "you'll own nothing".

Physical media is important.

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I loved this as a child. Thank you!

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Me too. This one. Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, It's a Charlie Brown Christmas. Miss the innocence and hope that these shows promoted.

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Thank you. It's been decades since I last saw this beautiful story. Brings the tears.

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Your Advent days are bringing back very wonderful memories of my childhood Christmases - thanks! In the rush of being the mom who has to pull it all together - I need to stop and think about the truths behind the joy of the season, expressed so touchingly through these "children's" Christmas specials. A reminder to keep the child inside alive:)

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Well said Jeanne. Merry Christmas and thank you for remembering the true reason we celebrate this great day.

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The song creates more emotion than most songs I know.

It was my fathers favorite.

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My father's too! (My Jewish father.)

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"Banished by Networks" ... would you say more, please?

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It's not shown on American television anymore.

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Thanks for the clarification. And for bringing it alive here. I remember it, for sure.

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Celia...Bless you for this. Timeless. ❤️

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C'est un chant merveilleux ! Il me fait venir les larmes aux yeux. Les paroles françaises qui ont été mises sur cette musique n'ont rien à voir avec les paroles anglaises, ce qui fait que je n'ai jamais su que c'était un chant de Noël. Merci.

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Blessed are the pure in heart and blessed is Celia for posting this. It’s a soul-saver.

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My favourite old animation no longer available is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, an old Russian folk tale. When our kids were young we made it a Christmas tradition to watch it while the turkey was cooking. We had it on VHS but it wore out and couldn't be replaced, and it cost me a fortune to source a DVD version that was a crappier resolution. Progress, huh?

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My Italian father !

Believe it or not we were both members of the Jewish Community Center !

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I have it in DVD and show my kids along with Song of the south.

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I was 15 at the time... thank you.

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Oh, the profound simplicity of love - this is the first time I have ever seen this portrayal - thank you, Celia!

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I can’t recall if we have vcr or dvd. Will be in trouble when the last player dies on us. Thank you.💜 💔 💜

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I love this. Rudolph the Red Nose Rein Deer was even better.

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We ran that one about a week ago at this "channel."

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