Angela's Christmas

2017 • 30 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.

Our family guide

Best from age 3

Movie Knight Score

249 reviews

68 Audience · 249 · 100%

Based on a Frank McCourt story, a young girl named Angela gets an extraordinary idea during Christmas Eve church service in Limerick, Ireland. This heartwarming animated short explores her innocent quest and its gentle impact on her family. It’s a sweet story about childhood wonder.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

A very young child might be confused by Angela’s actions

What it models well

Compassion and empathy
Family togetherness
Generosity of spirit
Innocence of childhood

Talk about it after

Why Angela wanted to help the baby Jesus
How her family reacted to her actions
The meaning of giving at Christmas

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