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Since we celebrate Christmas, I liked how the DVD included religious (the first Christmas) and secular (Santa and presents) aspects of the holiday. Even better, I loved how the DVD included information about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Elmo learns that although each holiday is special in its own way, ultimately all holidays are alike because they are a time to be with family and loved ones. I loved the message and diversity of the DVD, and these topics are things I want my child to learn more about. However, for people who do celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, I am sympathetic to the fact that these holidays are presented as the "underdogs" the viewers get to learn more about. So the DVD begins with Christmas as the main focus (what Elmo is familiar with) and the history of Hanukkah is relegated to the standard Elmo's World cartoon tutorial (what Elmo gets to learn about). More information about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are presented in the standard toddler-friendly formats: a montage of families enjoying the different holidays together and brief scenes with a child explaining to Elmo how he/she celebrates the holiday with his/her family. This information is very age-appropriate, but there is a lot of rich history/explanation of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa that (understandably) isn't presented. Bottom line, from my perspective I really enjoyed the DVD and its inclusion of all seasonal holidays (and diversity is good, but even better that people really aren't so different after all), and my son LOVES being able to see holidays with Elmo all year round.Read full review
I have really loved watching this holiday special ever since it first came on sprout for the 2011 holiday season. I also remember watching this on Robert Guzman’s YouTube channel called VHS&DVDcollection7 because I like to call this in my own opinion a legendary holiday video!
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Wow. I love the price the move plays with no issues. My son wares a movie out fast I'm very happy to find a good deal.
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My toddler loves this movie and Elmo sends a good message about the holidays.
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Me and my grandson watch this together .It had a lot of great stuff about christmas This is his first christmas dvd ,He like it alot,I would share this dvd to any one who likes Elmo and his friends.
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