Christmas Shorts

Christmas seems to be that time of year for traditions (queue this song). Be they the kind where you put twinkle lights everywhere, listen to the discography of Mannheim Steamroller Christmases on repeat, or, I find, that a common 21st century tradition is to watch certain movies. When I was a kid, it wasn't Christmas without watching our VHS of the remake of Miracle on 34th Street at least once... that and Little Women. Now I feel like it's not Christmas without Lord of the Rings and cinnamon gum, Harry Potter, and Prep and Landing.

If you haven't heard of Prep and Landing now is your opportunity to watch it!

 It's a Disney Christmas short which provides a solid 22 minutes of silly, Christmas-y enjoyment. I first saw it back in 2009 when it first came out and I've found little that comes close to it... other than the Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (currently available on Netflix). I love it. It's just that it's ....it's so tinsel! It follows the tale of two Christmas elfs that prepare for the arrival of Santa in the house, ensuring that no creatures are stirring and all the stockings are hung with care. It's the little things that make it entertaining.

Watch Prep and Landing on Hulu for free!

They brought out Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice last year which opens the story more into how children can be considered  on the "naughty list" instead of the "nice list" ...until someone is so naughty that they try to hack into the system at the North Pole!

Ok, yes, I'm being ridiculous, but these shorts are adorable, and I love them. Watching them alone is fine, but sharing the hilarity with others is all the more enjoyable. So jot down a note to make some cocoa tonight and snuggle up on the couch and watch some Prep and Landing. It won't even take an hour out of your evening - so you'll have plenty of time to fill it with all your other preexisting Christmas traditions!

Speaking of traditions... I still need to make a list of Christmas-y things to do! Coming soon!