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1951

More Than A Present

One of Santa Claus' "brownies" (elves) introduces the story of the Fairy Snow Queen, who plays a trick on Santa Claus by bringing all the toys to life just before Claus is due to deliver them to children around the world. For Christmas, Rod wants a big pony, but settles for a smaller one so that his younger brother can ride too. Impressed by Rod's unselfishness, the once bitter owner of the ponies delivers a Christmas morning surprise to the young boys.

My take

A heartwarming 1951 holiday tale that celebrates selflessness and kindness. When toys come magically to life before Christmas delivery, a young boy's generous choice to share his gift with his brother sets off a chain of goodness that reminds you why the season is about giving more than receiving.

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Cast

Don OreckEdmund PenneyJenny NealLee PorterMargot von Leu

Directors

Sid DavisWilliam F. Claxton

If tonight is a More Than A Present night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.