The First Christmas Review
Winner of Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video and the Crown Award for Best Children’s Video.
A magnificent production that offers a fresh, new way to recapture the meaning and mystery of the Christmas story. This colorful, clay-animated program of "The First Christmas" is narrated by Christopher Plummer and will delight adults and children alike.
It tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus, beginning with Mary and Joseph's trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem. We witness their encounter with the innkeeper who "has no room for them," but provides shelter in a stable where Mary gives birth. We see the announcement to the shepherds and follow the Magi who trek across the desert guided by the mysterious star.
Rebecca, the innkeeper's daughter, and Daniel, the shepherd boy, provide a strong supporting cast. And finally, the mood is enhanced by colloquial dialogue and familiar music in the background. You'll recognize traditional carols such as "Silent Night," "We Three Kings," "Joy to the World," "O Come All Ye Faithful,"and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Includes English and Spanish language tracks.
