# The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)

> When Santa takes a Christmas vacation, Mrs. Claus and two determined elves must rekindle holiday spirit while negotiating with feuding weather powers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7738

## Facts

- Runtime: 51 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy
- Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Cast: Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving, Bob McFadden, Rhoda Mann, Bradley Bolke, Ron Marshall
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072424/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, nostalgic, christmas eve, family holiday viewing

## Synopsis

When Santa takes a holiday, two determined elves embark on a whimsical quest to save Christmas.

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