New on DVD: "The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow"

The holidays are fast approaching and you can get into the spirit of the season early with the recently released DVD The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Remastered Deluxe Edition. Originally broadcast as a holiday special in 1975, The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is produced by Rankin-Bass (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). The story centers around Lucas, a young shepherd boy who is blinded by lightning and subsequently taken in by nuns from a nearby abbey. Lucas is an orphan and may have to be placed in a home for children, because the abbey does not have the resources to take care of him. However, Sister Catherine (Angela Lansbury) takes a liking to Lucas and tries everything in her power to allow him to stay at the abbey and be looked after by the Sisters. Lucas understands that he may have to leave and wants Sister Catherine to take care of his sheep and his dog, Waggsly. As Lucas and Catherine grow closer, she describes snow to him, since he has never seen it for himself because the area that they live in is not conducive for snow to fall. However, that all changes during a Christmas pageant, which fills Lucas with hope for a miracle.

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow features stop motion animation and a screenplay that will tug at your heartstrings. The lovable Lucas, who is not spoiled in any way, accepts his situation, but wants to make sure his sheep and dog are cared for if he must be placed in an orphanage. Lucas really does love the animals and viewers will too because they are just so darn cute. I was not familiar with The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow before, but I will add it to my list of yearly holiday viewing options.

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow was released on October 2. Own it on DVD today from Warner Home Entertainment.

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