"Little Match Girl" Cartoon

Disney / Pixar version of "The little match girl" cartoon. A short story by Hans Christian Anderson from circa 1843.

Plot summery (from wikipedia):
On a cold New Year's Eve, a poor girl tries to sell matches in the street. She is freezing badly, but she is afraid to go home because her father will beat her for not selling any matches. She takes shelter in a nook and lights the matches to warm herself. In their glow, she sees several lovely visions including a Christmas tree and a holiday feast. The girl looks skyward, sees a shooting star, and remembers her deceased grandmother saying that such a falling star means someone died and is going into Heaven. As she lights her next match, she sees a vision of her grandmother, the only person to have treated her with love and kindness. She strikes one match after another to keep the vision of her grandmother nearby for as long as she can. The child dies and her grandmother carries her soul to Heaven. The next morning, passers-by find the dead child in the nook.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• little
• match
• girl
• cartoon
• disney
• pixar
• silent
• night
• hans
• christian
• anderson
• Animation
• Animated

[RoryNights]

timeless and tearfully touching story.. by a great author. I like how you put these gems up Sharon. thank-you

[TheTigress1000]

@RoryNights Its a bit of a tear jerker, Christine. Always touches the heart. Many thanks.

[SentimentalMe69]

Very sad, but a wonderful story about hope and understanding to each other! Love this short story by H.C. Andersen very much!

The instrumental "Silent Night" fits perfectly to the movie ~ very tenderly to this one, good choice...*smile*...!

All thumbs up...

Warm hug, Lena

[TheTigress1000]

@SentimentalMe69 Thanks Lena! Very kind comments given. Yes, a very sad story but a great story too from HCH. Cheers Lena.

[TheTigress1000]

@moviencartoons2 I didn't get that request. Are there 2 versions? I didn't know that (if there are)! If there is another version, I don't have it. Sorry!

[TheOldrecordclub]

@TheTigress1000 oh yeah i was heartbroken Sharon,my eyes are all red and puffy lol,

[TheTigress1000]

@moviencartoons2 Circular & silver coloured. It spins around really fast in a cd player!

[TheTigress1000]

@TheOldrecordclub Cheers Carl! I hope it didn't sadden you too much. I went through half a box of kleenex when I first watched it. Thanks.

[TheOldrecordclub]

yep,i have got a nice hot drink with me here Sharon,as this cartoon is making me feel cold.i really enjoyed this one,its well good,and it makes a nice change from listening to music videos.have some stars****************."well done" top video. Carl

[TheTigress1000]

@moviencartoons2 A christmas CD