Friday 22 November 2013

Mumfie's White Christmas

At Christmas time we all crave magical stories, preferably with a happy end. For me, it is Back to the Future, it is my Christmas treat, which I enjoy watching every year. Then there is the Snowman which always leaves me emotional. With my boys growing up, I am discovering all kinds of animation as well as stories that I missed as a child. Until recently I have never heard of Mumfie. I didn't watch the show as a child, and haven't read the books (they were originally published in 1936). So, when "Mumfie's White Christmas" DVD (based on the classic Mumfie novels and the 1990s TV animation) arrived, I didn't know what to expect. Eddie and I snuggled under the duvet on the sofa and started watching...



What immediately caught my attention is the style of the animation, it is rather old-fashioned and different from the recent digital/computerized images. By old-fashioned I don't mean dull or uninventive, but rather quaint, charming and heart-warming. The storyline was based on the adventures of a little elephant Mumfie and his friends Scarecrow and a little flying pig Pinkie who wish for a white Christmas.

They decide to follow the advice given by the mysterious Black Cat who appears and disappears by magic. Who's the best person to ask for their wish come true? Of course, Santa. So, they embark on a big trip of discovering the true meaning of Christmas.



Eddie and I liked the story and the characters. There is quite a bit of singing going on as well, which I didn't enjoy as much. I do have issues with songs in animation and mostly find them annoying, but Eddie was dancing with the eels and other creatures, so he obviously enjoyed the music.

This classic Christmas story comes from the award-winning creator of the Thomas &Friends TV series Britt Allcroft. If you enjoy watching children's animation either with your kids or even on your own, Mumfie's White Christmas might make a lovely treat for a cold winter afternoon, when it is dark outside.

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You can now buy Mumfie's White Christmas on itunes.
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  1. Anonymous13 February 2014 at 13:11

    I really loved this movie. I'm glad your kids enjoyed it. You'd be glad to know there are other Mumfie DVDs coming, and all the TV episodes are on Hulu Plus.
    "I do have issues with songs in animation and mostly find them annoying, but Eddie was dancing with the eels and other creatures, so he obviously enjoyed the music."
    The same thing happened when I showed this movie to 3 kids who stayed over with me for a few days, thinking they would enjoy it, and because I was getting sick of them playing Cinderella over and over again, even though I enjoy that movie. Out of all the scenes, they liked the Eel one the most. I don't get kids' obsessions with that scene.

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    1. Galina Varese13 February 2014 at 14:13

      Thank you for letting me know about the other Mumfie episodes. I'm sure my little man would be interested to watch them

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