Looking for low stimulation Christmas specials to watch with your children? We’ve got you covered! From classics like A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to fun specials like A TRASH TRUCK CHRISTMAS, this curated list is chocked-full of sweet and gentle stories the whole family can enjoy this holiday season.
What to Watch: Gentle Family-Friendly Christmas Specials
THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS – THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER
THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS – THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER is a simple, nostalgic animated Christmas tale about an elderly tailor, who, using the last of his money, works to complete a special order as a group of mice work…
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A TRASH TRUCK CHRISTMAS
Netflix’s A TRASH TRUCK CHRISTMAS is a heartwarming, enjoyably gentle animated show for young children. Hank teaches his Trash Truck and animal friends all about Christmas. They decide they want Santa to visit them this year. They follow Hank’s storybook as a…
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IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A CHRISTMAS COOKIE
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A CHRISTMAS COOKIE is an animated Christmas special episode featuring Mouse and his human friend. It's Christmas Eve, and Mouse wakes up to the smell of cookies coming from the bedroom. He finds his human friend, Oliver,…
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BLUEY: Episode 1.52: “Verandah Santa”
BLUEY is a 2D animated pre-school series on Disney+ about a young dog and her family experiencing life through imaginative play. In the Season One episode, “Verandah Santa,” Bluey and her family play a game on Christmas Eve: leaving surprise gifts on…
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THE SNOWMAN
THE SNOWMAN is a timeless classic animated special. This beautiful tale is told without words but is very emotional. A British boy finds his snowman come to life on Christmas Eve night. Inviting the snowman in, the boy shows him his home.…
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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
In the animated classic, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, Charlie Brown wonders why he feels sad despite the Christmas season. Charlie’s friend Linus asserts that he needs something productive to understand the reason for the season. Lucy dubs Charlie the director of the…
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VEGGIETALES: THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT
VEGGIETALES: THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT is about a group of friends who put on a show to teach a young boy about the meaning of Christmas. Some of the characters think Christmas is all about the food, decorations and presents, but in…
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