Top 25 Christmas cartoons

Best foreign Christmas cartoons

1. Pluto's Christmas Tree

Pluto's Christmas Tree

• United States, 1952.
• Animated comedy.
• Time: 7 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

Mickey Mouse and Pluto the dog go for the Christmas tree. Mouse does not suspect that with a little tree cut down in the house were two cheeky chipmunks. A faithful Pluto ready in whatever was to protect the holiday from enemy attacks.

Instructive cartoon reminds children and adults to the audience that the holiday - not a time for hatred. A traditional Christmas song Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls add animation of festive charm.

2. Snowman

The Snowman

• United Kingdom, 1982.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 26 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

Adult man recalls how when he was a child making a snowman and snow at midnight man magically come to life. With this began the most extraordinary Christmas adventure in the narrator's life.

Short tale "Snowman" by Raymond Briggs book of the same name has become an integral part of the British Christmas culture. Also, thanks to the animated film became very popular song Walking In The Air. Interestingly even the fact that the narrator voiced by none other than himself,

3. Mickey's Christmas Carol

Mickey's Christmas Carol

• United States, 1983.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 26 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

On Christmas Eve, all joyfully await the holiday and only miser Ebenezer Scrooge does not stop to think about money. But things are changing thanks to the magic: the hero visited by three spirits of Christmas, by which Ebenezer see clearly and radically changes his life.

In the Christmas special characters classic novels of Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' depict iconic Disney characters. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge, as you may guess, got Scrooge McDuck, employee Bob Kretchita - Mickey Mouse and Jacob Marley - Goofy.

4. The nightmare before christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

• USA, 1993.
• Animated musical fairy tale.
• Duration: 76 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

Inhabitant of the dark Halloween Town, Jack Skellington captivated by the spirit of Christmas. Hero so much in love with this holiday that decides if able to replace Santa Claus.

Witty dialogue and black humor made film directed by Henry Selick and Tim Burton's cult classic producer. And thanks to the universal story cartoon can be regarded as at Christmas and on Halloween.

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5. polar Express

The Polar Express

• United States, 2004.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Boy, was disappointed in the existence of Santa Claus, suddenly gets the opportunity to go on a train in the magical land. During the trip, he finds new friends and get a lesson about the need for faith in a miracle.

When you create a picture of Robert Zemeckis used the-art at the time of computer technology. But first and foremost it's emotional tale that miracles exist for anyone who knows how to believe.

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6. Shrek the Halls

Shrek the Halls

• United States, 2007.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 27 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Shrek's going to make a perfect Christmas in the close circle of family. Just the thing: right in the midst of the holiday appearing uninvited guests - Donkey, Puss in Boots and others.

The plot is difficult to call the original: unsociability theme of the hero and his dislike of noisy companies rose in each of the animated feature Shrek. But fans of the franchise is still worth seeing familiar characters in a Christmas entourage.

7. Merry Madagascar

Merry Madagascar

• United States, 2009.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 28 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

The fault of Madagascar Quartet Santa Claus crashes and even temporarily loses his memory. And heroes have to take delivery of the gifts. In the process they will have to face a difficult choice: to save the holiday or return home New York.

In the "Merry Madagascar" events occur between the first and second feature film. The creators of short films properly dispose of little screen time, so viewers are waiting for not only your favorite characters and a good joke, but also a valuable moral lesson.

8. Chrismas story

A Christmas Carol

• United States, 2009.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 95 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

In one night, lives skuperdyaya grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge is transformed thanks to the spirits of Christmas. They come to open the eyes of the rich man in the error of his former life and make change for the better.

Thanks to a favorite Zemeckis motion capture technology, already used in "The Polar Express", viewers easily recognized characters in the computer favorite artists: Jim CarreyColin Firth, Gary Oldman and Bob Hoskins. However, many visual solutions cartoon look too dark and can not seriously frighten children. But adults, this cautionary tale will enchant and delight.

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9. Kung Fu Panda: Holiday Issue

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

• United States, 2010.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 21 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Every year his father arrange a noisy and happy holiday for the people of his village. But suddenly it turns out that the hero is obliged to organize the celebration of luxury in the Jade Palace. The poor torn between the responsibilities of the Dragon Warrior and family tradition, but in the end still make the right decisions.

The creators are carefully treated to the traditions of ancient China, so the cartoon will not meet Santa Claus festive fir and other attributes of the Western Christmas. Instead, According to friends, celebrate a winter holiday (perhaps meaning Donchzhi - the winter solstice), but this short film is no less fabulous and magical.

10. Dragons: Gift of the night fury

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

• United States, 2011.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 22 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The action takes place some time after the events of the first full-length animated film. Vikings prepare to celebrate the traditional winter holiday - Snogltog. But suddenly, dragons, which all managed to tame and love, fly away from the island. And Icking taken to figure out what was going on.

Short film from the creators of the franchise, "How to Train Your Dragon" will tell more about these fantastic creatures and their ways life, be sure to create a festive mood and casually remind you of what you need to be able to let go of those love.

11. Arthur Christmas

arthur Christmas

• United Kingdom, United States, 2011.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

The current Santa is preparing to retire, but well-functioning delivery system crashes. It turns out that one child did not receive a gift. And the cause is taken suddenly Santa's youngest son - Arthur natured klutz.

Christmas cartoon from Aardman studio that gave audiences the Wallace and Gromit, lifts the veil mystery over how Santa Claus manages razvezti gifts to all the children in the world in just one night. And does so with excellent humor.

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12. rise of the Guardians

Rise of the Guardians

• United States, 2012.
• Animated fantasy tale.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Mysterious Rise of the Guardians - charismatic Nick Northerner, economic Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny stern and silent Sandman - combine to thwart the villain Kromeshnika. But first, the heroes have to win over the Ice Jack - impish spirit of winter, who does not remember anything about his past.

Although Christmas itself in the film does not show up, "Rise of the Guardians" are full of magic and set to a festive mood. And thanks to the imagination the creators of the good old legends and folklore characters look very fresh and interesting.

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13. Snowy adventure Solana and Ludwig

Solan og Ludvig - Jul i Flåklypa

• Norway, 2013.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 76 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Residents of the Norwegian town plagued Floklipa in anticipation of this winter. Most of all the lack of snow upsetting the editor of the local newspaper, eager to sensational headlines. Malicious journalist first asks mechanics Reodora collect snow cannons, and then abducts her to fill up with snow the whole town. To save the situation has to a friend inventor - Husak Solana and hedgehog Ludwig.

Russian viewers hardly heard of Solana and Ludwig, but in Norway these characters everyone knows. "Snow Adventure" is very reminiscent of the "Wallace and Gromit" and puppet animation makes this cartoon to be extremely sincere and charming.

14. Olaf and cold adventure

Olaf's Frozen Adventure

• United States, 2017.
• Musical fairy tale.
• Duration: 21 minutes.
• IMDb: 5,3.

Princess Anne and Queen Elsa grew up not knowing any family Christmas traditions. Wanting to give your friends the moment Christmas miracle, cheerful snowman Olaf with a deer Sven goes in search of the best holiday customs in the kingdom.

Before watching "Olaf and cold adventure", you should definitely see a full-length cartoon "The Cold Heart". Otherwise, much of the story is clear - for example, why Elsa as gloves.

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15. Grinch

The Grinch

• United States, 2018.
• The animated comedy tale.
• Duration: 85 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Gloomy Grinch hates holidays and fun, but in the neighboring Ktogorode love Christmas and traditionally celebrate it in a big way. Not surprisingly, the closer Christmas Eve, the worse mood green duddy.

In the new film adaptation of the cult hero Dr. Seuss has acquired a new background, quite plausibly explain all the features of his bad temper. Incidentally, the cartoon should if possible look for the original voice Benedict Cumberbatch, Voiced the main character.

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The best Soviet Christmas cartoons

1. When lit trees

• USSR, 1950.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 20 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Father Christmas in the city in a hurry to congratulate children on the New Year. But here's the rub: Teddy Bear and Bunny cotton spilling through the hole in the bag and left in the woods. And before you get to their future owners, the heroes have to go through many adventures.

For his entire 70-year history of the painting of Mstislav Pascenco repeatedly restored, tinted and even pereozvuchivalas, but has not lost the main thing - a naive charm previous era. Now cartoon deservedly considered timeless classics of animation.

2. Christmas Eve

• USSR, 1951.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 51 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Masterovity Vakula wants to marry a beautiful girl Oksana, but that puts a condition - to bring her the slippers worn by the queen. The task seems impossible, but to help the main character suddenly evil spirit comes.

Advantages of this work can be listed for a long time: the classic story by Nikolai Gogol, magical music of Rimsky-Korsakov, excellent animation and perfectly conveys the national Ukrainian flavor.

3. Snowman mailer

• USSR, 1955.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 19 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

New Year's Eve children write a letter to Santa Claus asking for their Christmas tree for the holiday. At night, they cobbled together a snowman magically comes to life and, together with a puppy named My friend goes on a journey to deliver the message to the recipient. But this is easy: noxious beasts of the forest are trying in every way to prevent the heroes.

This cartoon look happy, and children, and adults. The first to enjoy a delightful colorful animation and simple-minded, but a good story, and the second will be interesting to hear the voice of the honored actor George Vitsin, voiced snowman.

4. Santa Claus and Summer

• USSR, 1969.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 19 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Accidentally discovered the existence of the summer, Santa Claus decides to get into the city and look at the unknown natural phenomenon with his own eyes. However, it turns out that an unsuspecting old man waiting for danger - the summer heat and the scorching heat.

For director Valentina Karavayeva cartoon "Santa Claus and Summer" became a graduation thesis. It must be said that the future director of the stories of the prodigal parrot heavily reinterpreted traditional image of Santa Claus instead of the majestic wizard viewers see the comic and the vulnerable old man. And, of course, talking about it mileyshem cartoon, not to mention provocative "Song of Summer", which is stored for a long time.

5. Twelve months

• USSR, 1956.
• The animated tale.
• Duration: 56 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Capricious and lazy young queen promises to shower gold on who will bring to the palace Basket of snowdrops - despite the fact that the yard stands a severe frost. Upon learning of the award, a greedy farmer sends to the forest his kind and gentle stepdaughter.

She accidentally meets there with 12 wizards - Brotherhood of the month - and tells them about the trouble. As a result, the girl comes back from winter thicket with a whole basket of flowers, but now capricious queen wants to know, where are all the same in a snowy forest grow snowdrops.

Hardly born, play by Samuil Marshak "Twelve Months" has become almost the most popular New Year's Soviet plot. This magical story he wanted to film by Walt Disney, but the war prevented his intentions. The result came in 1956, Soviet cartoon, drawn in a classical manner, and voiced by talented actors, including Erast Garin and George Vitsin.

6. Nutcracker

• USSR, 1973.
• Animated musical fairy tale.
• Duration: 27 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Hardworking girl finds an abandoned maid nutcracker, which nearly broke down during the New Year holiday. Suddenly the toy comes to life and tells the new girlfriend about his past. It turns out that the wooden soldier was once a prince of faerie until the kingdom and its inhabitants are not imposed evil spell. And now the heroes have to fight with the Mouse King and the treacherous prince back his real face.

The good 1973 cartoon ballet "The Nutcracker" allied with the art of animation. Classic story significantly redesigned, introducing the motif of social inequality: the main character of the daughter of aristocrats became a maid.

But the magic atmosphere remained the same, and fantasy authors is striking: in the beginning of the cartoon character dancing c broom under the "Russian Dance" from Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake". And the sounds of "Waltz of the Flowers" in love soar into the sky like the heroes of another Soviet cartoon fairy - "Cinderella."

7. Wait for it! (Release 8)

• USSR, 1974.
• Animated comedy.
• Time: 9 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,6.

Even before the New Year Wolf does not abandon its futile attempts to catch the hare. Another chase takes place in a building where the cheerful New Year's holiday.

The legendary "Song of Santa Claus" was written especially for New Year release. And this is the case, when the video is not inferior to the music, because the best part of this scene - Wolf in a completely inappropriate for him the role of a fairy maiden-beauty.

8. Like the hedgehog and the bear celebrated the New Year

• The USSR, the Ukrainian SSR, 1975.
• The animated tale.
• Time: 7 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

New Year's eve it turns out that the house is not a holiday tree Hedgehog. Together with his best friend Baby Bear hero goes in winter forest, but the trees search came to nothing lead. And then the friends are witty way out.

This short Christmas story, imbued poetry and lyricism, created director Alla Grachev. It also withdrew much more beautiful animation, including everyone's favorite "Dandelion - fat cheeks."

9. Last year's snow was falling

• USSR, 1983.
• Absurdist animated comedy.
• Duration: 19 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,4.

One cunning, lazy and greedy peasant wife sent into the forest for the Christmas tree, but the hero is not possible to carry out the task. Instead, he repeatedly gets involved in trouble.

Director Alexander Tatarsky for a long time did not allow to begin work on the cartoon. Instead, he was asked to remove anything about the pioneers, collecting scrap metal. In the end, the director went to the trick and said he wanted to make a film about Lenin. And only then will officials agreed to the original script, but would not affect the forbidden topic.

10. Winter in Buttermilk

• USSR, 1984.
• Animated comedy.
• Duration: 15 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,4.

Family Uncle Fedor decided to celebrate New Year in Buttermilk, but without the mother, who must sing in the New Year "blue fire". Meanwhile, in the village things are not going for that ball and Matroskin quarreled and stopped talking to each other.

Last cartoon of a trilogy about Buttermilk long ago turned into a constant attribute of the holiday, and the song "If I had not been winter," love everything from small to large. By the way, the famous scene of the quarrel between Matroskin and Sharik Eduard Uspensky spied in real life, when he lived in a village near Pereslavl-Zaleski.