With Christmas rapidly approaching, we get lots of requests at the library for holiday movies and books. Something to remember is that if you like the story, your Christmas favorite is often available in different formats. For instance, I just love to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas- it was on television the other night and I literally clapped my hands for joy! Fans of the special should definitely check out A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition which includes the original script, talks about the making of the show, interviews some of the children who performed the Peanuts voices, and presents tons of other interesting information about the now classic holiday special.
The 1947 beloved tale of believing in Santa Claus, Miracle on 34th Street, was released simultaneously with a delightful book version by Valentine Davies. Look for In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd; it's the book and audiobook that is the basis for A Christmas Story. And of course there are many versions of the time-honored A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. From an in depth annotated book including historical background and old-time illustrations; the 1951 film featuring Alastair Sim; The Muppet Christmas Carol with Michael Caine as Scrooge and Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit; and Patrick Stewart's one man Christmas Carol on audiobook, or presented on DVD with additional cast memebers. Choose one or choose them all- just enjoy the holiday season!
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