The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow

Name: The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Genre: Animation
Released: 1975-12-19
Duration: 24 min
Cast: Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, David Kelley, Dina Lynn, Iris Rainer

1975, English. Directed by Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr..

A young shepherd, Lucas, is blinded by lightening, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine describes snow to Lucas, who has never seen it. Lucas gets chosen to play an angel in the abbey's Christmas pageant, and the Christmas snow that falls during the pageant works a small miracle.

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Language: English
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Released: 19 December 1975
Country: Japan, United States of America
Written by: Jules Bass

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What The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is based on

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is based on White Christmas, a 1942 musical work/composition.

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Who directed The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow?

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. and stars Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, David Kelley.

What is The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow based on?

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is based on White Christmas, a 1942 musical work/composition.