| Overall: | B |
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| Violence: | A |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | A |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
Jingle Bells: What did this family discover was the most important thing to have at Christmas? Is the act of giving presents the only way to show love?
O’ Christmas Tree: What did the little tree accomplish that made the Nutcracker feel she was worthy of a special gift from Santa? What could you do to have a similar effect on the members of your family?
We Wish You a Merry Christmas: Why do you think the gift of music had such a powerful influence on the orphanage caretaker’s personality? Does music affect the way you feel?
The producers of these films are also offering another Christmas title—The Tangerine Bear .
For other Christmas programs to enjoy as a family, check out our list in the Big Picture section titled, Christmas Cinema . While you are there, Sounds of the Season looks at music for the holidays.
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