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A strand of annual British short television adaptations of classic ghost stories, referencing the oral tradition of telling supernatural tales at Christmas. First broadcast on BBC One from 1971 to 1978, and revived in 2005 on BBC Four.

Your video advent calendar – approachable, authentic and practical

The Bible tells a very adult story of Jesus’ birth. Social outcasts and Gentiles were honored witnesses; a powerful king became fearful and murderous. This course explores these issues, and reexamines traditional Western assumptions about the first Christmas in the context of Middle Eastern customs and culture. An ideal study during Advent; also makes a great Christmas gift. Like other works written by Dr. Harry Wendt, this study uses graphic illustrations to help students understand and remember important concepts and themes. The text is written with bulletpoint paragraphs to highlight key teachings. Each chapter also includes discussion questions at the end to spark group conversation.

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is a Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin-Bass in 1975. It runs a half-hour as opposed to Rankin/Bass' standard hour format. It is narrated by Angela Lansbury, and co-stars Cyril Ritchard.

A Christmas horror web series.

Mark Gatiss, master of the macabre, presents chilling Christmas stories for a cold winter's night.

An annual Swedish Christmas calendar television series.

Elf Toljander has plenty to do in addition to the Christmas rush when Mrs. Claus falls ill with a sleep bug, and Toljander promises to take care of her duties. The tasks of Mrs. Claus, such as the Independence Day speech and making candles, pose challenges. What would cure Mrs. Claus?