The Year Without A Santa Claus (1974)

Throughout the 60's & 70's, Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass created some of the best Christmas themed specials, using stop-motion to bring their tales to life. While others are more traditional (and will be featured on this list at some point), this story of how Santa is too sick to fulfill his duties, leaving a pair of elves to save the day, is by far my favorite.

The REAL stars of the show though, are the two brothers Heat Miser & Snow Miser, whose sibling rivalry just won't let it snow for Christmas.

The songs will be stuck in your head for days...you've been warned.

Enjoy!