Nativity pt1 - from Twas the Night Before Christmas w Beaton Marionettes

[brooksieker]

this took me back to my childhood love it

[mizzwdesign]

Watched every year in the school cafeteria at St. Francis de Sales school in Lenni....Thanks for bringing it back!

[cybervisionstar]

yeahhhhhhhhh, I think of this show often and glad to see it again . thank you. as a child it was mesmorizing. I thin k if this version didn't mention the taxation from the Romans and how the people started talking amongst themselves about it. It would be shown again, and should be as is. On second thought, this story is to make the poor feel good about being poor. while the evil rich laugh at us for it's fable message. All are equal in America. HA! only money makes you free in USA

[cybervisionstar]

yeahhhhhhhhh, I think of this show often and glad to see it again . thank you. as a child it was mesmorizing. I thin k if this version didn't mention the taxation from the Romans and how the people started talking amongst themselves about it. It would be shown again, and should be as is.

[cybervisionstar]

yeahhhhhhhhh, I think of this show often and glad to see it again . thank you. as a child it was mesmorizing.

[lunchlade]

I'm so glad to see so many of you remember these stories . I still love to watch them I would like to see them on a DVD to hold on to a little bit of my childhood.

[kkkkkkatherine]

What a Christmas Gift...to see the Real Meaning of Christmas on an olde childhood treasure...we viewed this on Pittsburgh, PA TV!!

Thank you SO Much i can't believe This clip is posted here...and DVDs can be bought too? Merry Christmas to all!!!

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans

[troyb908]

This and the night before christmas were the bomb. before charlie brown and rudolph

[greengreyeyes28]

Thank yup so much for this treasure. I grew up in SW Philadelphia and this and The Night Before Christmas were truly magical for me. How amazing to see them again!

[beatlefanist]

This brings back so many memories........I am from south philadelphia and I never missed the bell telephone hour Christmas Spirit story. Amazing!!!!!!

[bardreader1961]

I love watching this program, as I remember watching this annually growing up outside og Philadelphia in the 60's. God Bless you and Merry Christmas!!!! Do they still air this on WHYY on Christams Eve? I wonder

[bardreader1961]

I love watching this program, as I remember watching this annually growing up outside og Philadelphia in the 60's. God Bless you and Merry Christmas!!!!

[fjkjr1950]

there is NO more politically incorrect in my vocab. I make it a point to say to everyone Merry CHRISTmas!!!! Never again will I say happy holidays. If people dont like it, thats their problem. God Bless us all, every one!!!!

[candomaxbar]

this is so awesome.....I remember as a child watching this every year before Christmas before it became politically incorrect to show it....To bad....

[rrmjvand]

Oh lunchlade, I remember them well. I was born in 1951 and I was THRILLED when I found these as well. We used to go to my Gramma and Grampas, just abou tthis time of year to watch this on The Bell Telephone Hour. Christmas wasn't the same wthout them!!

[candomaxbar]

@rrmjvand

You are so right!

[lunchlade]

When the holidays roll around I always remember The Nativity and Night Before Christmas. I have told friends about these marionettes but no one seems to remember them. Thank you for posting this it brings back wonderful memories,

[kkkkkkatherine]

@lunchlade I just can't believe I Found THIS treasure from Ma Bell on YT...I remember so well...Merry CHRISTmas!

Thank you!! So wonderful to know others in my generation/ locale have treasured this video too!!

The fact that Bell presented such a Bible-based account of the Nativity stuns me...How Far Away have we, as a society, Come from our Values and Truths??? Kate in Pittsburgh,PA

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10

[JOHNSTIER23]

@lunchlade I USED TO WATCH THEM SHOWS A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK BACK IN THE SIXTIES THEY AIRED THEM MABE 3 TIMES A WEEK FROM DEC 1 TO DEC 31 GREAT STUFF I MISS THAT KINDA STUFF INTERNET IS GREAT BUT ART WORK AND JUST PUTTING STUFF ON LIKE THAT WAS A TREASURE

[TralfazConstruction]

I sat with my Mother, Father and four younger Brothers for some years at Christmas, watching, captivated by this humble yet very moving story and presentation. Thank God that this can still be seen by those that appreciate it.

[Artsartisan]

Thank you for posting this very special movie. This Nativity story by the Mabel Beaton Marionettes was and still is a treasured part of my Christmas celebration. It is among those very special events which I look forward to each year. I am delighted that PBS in Philadelphia will air the program. Unfortunately, I usually miss this film which I love very much.

[JOHNSTIER23]

@Artsartisan I HAVE MET ONE OF THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ART WORK SHE WORKED AT THE ONE PARKWAY BLDG IN PHILLY WHEN IT WAS AT&T AND BELLOF PA BEFORE THE DIVERESEFICATION AND THEN IT WAS BELL ATLANTIC THEN THEY SOLD THAT BEAUTIFUL BLDG TO THE CITY

[fogbeet]

this is great, thanks for letting me know you've posted this! like bluespringsmom has stated just wonderful memories of my Cheistmases long ago, could always look forward to seeing thse great stories

[EmeraldLantern2814]

I gotta get this on dvd!

Thanks for posting!

[jlanierea]

This is too good to be true. My kids were not able to watch this but now my grandbabies can see this. It brings back so many memories. This transports me back!!!

[bluespringsmom]

Thank you so much. I looked specifically for these stories. Each Christmas season, growing up, I looked forward to these two stories with the marionettes. I memorized the Night Before Christmas poem because of this show on tv. What wonderful memories you have brought back to life. I am sending this to my cousins and my sister. And I'm going to share them with my kids and grandkids.