The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Watch TrailerA 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | Japan, United States of America |
| Genre | Animation |
| Director | Jules Bass |
| Runtime | 24 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a gentle, heartfelt tale, relying on traditional animation and a soft color palette to evoke a sense of quiet wonder and kindness. It explores themes of faith, compassion, and hope through the lens of a child's innocence.
What lingers after the final frame is a feeling of serene warmth and the quiet magic of the season. A tender reminder of small miracles. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jules Bass
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🎭 Cast
Angela Lansbury
Sister Theresa / Narrator (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
Father Thomas (voice)
David Kelley
Lucas (voice)
Dina Lynn
Louisa (voice)
Iris Rainer
Sister Catherine (voice)
Joan Gardner
Sister Jean (voice)
Don Messick
(voice)
Greg Thomas
(voice)
Sean Manning
(voice)
Hilary Momberger-Powers
(voice)
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