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VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas
It's 1880's London, and Cavis Appythart and Millward Phelps (Bob and Larry) are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical, "The Princess and the Plumber." Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis is convinced his impressive show will "teach London to love!" Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageant staged by Little Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) is opening the same night, right down the street, and features the "Star of Christmas"– A priceless artifact that hasn't been seen in 80 years. Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top? Find out in this hilarious, action-packed adventure which teaches that it's the true story of God's love that shows us how to love one another– at Christmas time and throughout the year!
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Plot Summary
In this VeggieTales Christmas special, a group of story-loving aliens known as the "Gigglepips" crash-land on Earth and learn the true meaning of Christmas from a group of vegetables. Meanwhile, Archibald Asparagus tries to stage a Christmas pageant, but faces numerous setbacks.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video animated special, "VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas" was primarily aimed at a young audience and is generally well-regarded within its niche for its religious and moral messaging, humor, and catchy songs. Critical reviews often highlight its effectiveness in teaching children about the Christmas story in an accessible and entertaining way, though some may find the animation style dated compared to modern productions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful retelling of the Christmas story.
Applauded for its age-appropriate humor and memorable songs.
Seen as an effective tool for teaching children about faith and the holiday's meaning.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this particular VeggieTales installment is not readily available. However, the VeggieTales franchise generally garners positive feedback from parents for its wholesome content and educational value.
Fun Fact
The song 'Belly Button' performed by the Gigglepips was originally written for the movie 'Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie' but was cut and repurposed for this special.
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