Habitat For Christmas

Miss Piggy - Christmas Is Coming

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

This is Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Scooter, singing "Christmas is Coming", from "John Denver & The Muppets- A Christmas Together" TV special from 1979. This is quite good- I even have the music CD of this special!

A Muppet Family Christmas - Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:55:00 +0000

This is the trailer for the 1987 Movie, "A Muppet Family Christmas". As you can see, the Muppets were really happening even 24 years ago!

The Magic of Christmas at Walt Disney World

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:53:00 +0000

This video is called "The Magic of Christmas at Walt Disney World- Part 1" from YouTube. The video was uploaded by CaptainJos. It shows festivities at the Walt Disney World Resort. This video was actually produced by Disney, and is from the early 90's, according to the video description.

Pee Wee Herman's Christmas Special- Opening Number

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:31:00 +0000

This is one of the best Christmas specials on TV ever! He even has Oprah on there! I love this opening song! If you pay close attention, you'll notice that Niki Harris (who sang and toured with Madonna until 2004 or so) is one of Pee Wee's backup singers!

It's A Wonderful Life- Last 6 Minutes

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:20:00 +0000

This is the end of the Frank Capra classic movie, "It's A Wonderful Life". This movie was seen as "corny" for years, but has come to be a real must-see classic for people at Christmas time. The movie's message is so important- about the importance of treating people right, and the value of having real friends.

Christina Aguilera "Christmas Time" Live

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:55:00 +0000

This is a fun video of Christina Aguilera, performing live and singing "Christmas Time". I just saw her in the movie "Burlesque" and she was great- this video is right on time for Christmas this year!

A Very Brady Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:47:00 +0000

This is "A Very Brady Christmas", a TV movie featuring the original Brady Bunch. It shows what's going on with the Brady Family a few years after the regular TV series ended. It was nice to see them again for Christmas!

Disney's "Hip Hop Noel"

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:02:00 +0000

This is "Hip Hop Noel", from a Disney Sing-A-Long Video. This song was always played at The Disney Store when I worked there from 1993 to 1997 (for every Christmas season, it seemed, on the in-store video). It was so addicting- sometimes some of us Cast Members would dance along to it. Crazy!

Madonna "Santa Baby" Video

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:55:00 +0000

This is a video that someone made for Madonna's now classic song, "Santa Baby". I think that Madonna sounds really cute and bratty in this song....don't you? It would be nice if Madonna made her own video for this song!

Christina Aguilera - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:57:00 +0000

Wanna put yourself into the Christmas mood right now? Play this video, listen to the music, and close your eyes. You will picture yourself outside on a snow-filled street, with Christmas lamps and Christmas trees, snow falling from the sky, happy people coming to greet you, the promise of Christmas dinner with friends and family...

Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade 2007

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:10:00 +0000

This is the Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade from 2007. Notice the Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background, with the icicles.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Lobby During Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:05:00 +0000

This short video shows the lobby at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel during the Christmas holidays.

Hard Candy Christmas - Just A Little Faster

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:01:00 +0000

I came across this cowboy singing one of my favorite Christmas songs of all time. So what if it's so fast that he sounds like a chipmunk?

Coca Cola Christmas Commercial from 1970's

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:40:00 +0000

This is the earliest Coke Commercial that I remember for the Holidays, and it's from the early 70's. It's a really cool commercial- the people are holding lit candles, and sitting in the formation of a Christmas Tree.

The Christmas Tree - Film by John Roberts

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:33:00 +0000

Check out this short movie, "The Christmas Tree" starring John Roberts. It's pretty funny!

Oh Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:26:00 +0000

This is the song, "Oh Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem" by The Judds. It's a great Christmas song, and a favorite of many. I had not ever heard this song until now.

Harrods Christmas Parade Nov. 1, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:03:00 +0000

This shows Harrod's Christmas Parade on November 1, 2008. Harrods is a really cool store in London that I had the pleasure of visiting when I went to London a few years ago, and believe me, it's a great place to go shopping!

Top Christmas Toys at Hamleys London

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:59:00 +0000

My readers may be from the United States mostly but people in England probably like the same things that we like, so it stands to reason that we check out what they've picked as hot presents to receive this year for Christmas. This shows the hot toys at Hamleys London.

Downtown Disney Has Gone To The Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:50:00 +0000

Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World in Florida has gone to the dogs this holiday season. Look at this video to see Santa Claus and a whole bunch of dogs dressed up for Christmas.

Britney Spears- "My Only Wish (This Year)"

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:04:00 +0000

This is Britney Spears singing, "My Only Wish (This Year)", a Christmas song that she came out with in 2007 with a nice video.

Vanessa Williams - "Sleigh Ride"

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:53:00 +0000

This is Vanessa Williams singing "Sleigh Ride". It's a good version, apparently from the Christmas movie, "A Diva's Christmas Carol".

Christmas in the Moonlighting

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:36:00 +0000

This is a video that I found on YouTube called, "Christmas in the Moonlighting". It features a really cool jazzy Christmas song and scenes from a Christmas episode from one of my favorite TV shows of all time, "Moonlighting", starring Cybill Shepard as Maddie Hayes and Bruce Willis and David Addison.

A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Cast of [Scrubs]

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:04:00 +0000

This is "A Charlie Brown Christmas" , voiced by the cast of the TV show, "Scrubs". They've twisted the story a little bit here, too! Zach Braff is the voice of Charlie Brown.

Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:19:00 +0000

This is the "Haunted Mansion Holiday" at Disneyland, filmed in 2007. It's Walt Disney's classic ride, The Haunted Mansion, redecorated and themed for the Halloween/Christmas season, with characters from Tim Burton's classic movie, "The Nightmare Before Christmas".

Donnie and Marie Osmond Christmas Special from 1976

noreply@blogger.com (David Ransom) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:01:00 +0000

This is the Donnie and Marie Christmas Special from 1976 starring Donny and Marie Osmond. It also features Paul Lynde.