Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Author: Joseph Sandoval

One of my favorite non animated holiday specials is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. I loved it as a child and was pleasantly surprised to see it listed on Direct TV Specials recently. It was great to watch such a classic special with my family.

The plot is pretty basic and is mostly about the giving nature of the holiday season. Christmas is approaching and Emmet is looking for money to buy a gift for his mother. There is a talent contest and the grand prize winner is promised a $50 prize. Emmet starts a jug band with his friends but the only obstacle in winning the talent show is the Riverbottom Gang. The puppetry is spectacular and my kids immediately asked if we could purchase a copy for our DVD library.

This is a wonderful non-animated production by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. It brings great childhood Christmas memories to mind every time that I watch it. It was great to be able to introduce such a classic to my children. The world today is so busy and technology based. Sometimes it's nice to turn the computer off and put away the cell phone and watch some great Christmas classics.

Enjoy being a Mom All Day!