Christmas Cracker
1963
8 min
Coming soon
This short animation consists of three segments that take a playful look at Christmas: a rendition of "Jingle Bells" in which paper cut-out figures dance, a dime-store rodeo of tin toys, and a story of decorating the perfect Christmas tree.
Details
This short animation consists of three segments that take a playful look at Christmas: a rendition of "Jingle Bells" in which paper cut-out figures dance, a dime-store rodeo of tin toys, and a story of decorating the perfect Christmas tree.
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directorNorman McLarenJeff HaleGerald PottertonGrant Munro
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executive producerTom Daly
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musicMaurice BlackburnEldon Rathburn
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castGrant Munro
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
Media Education - Film Animation
Before
viewing, create an anchor chart with the students on Christmas, its rituals
and symbols. After viewing, add on more ideas if needed. Follow same method
with a different holiday and ask students to create an artistic rendering of
it (music, drama /puppets, dance, visual art) in the style of the film. Focus
on popular symbols as well as authentic aspects.
Divide
the film into its 3 "acts", have students write a narrative story/essay to go
with one act.
