
TMDb Rating
7.2/10
194 verified votes
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasy
51 min
Plot Summary
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
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AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasyJules BassShirley BoothMickey Rooney1974
Director
Jules Bass
Top Cast
Shirley BoothMickey RooneyDick ShawnGeorge S. IrvingBob McFadden
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