Films are something that we all look towards for escapism – the action, the humour, the romance, the animation. Sometimes these can hold so much more meaning then just an image on a screen and create narratives and memories in our own lives. Welcome to the sister article to Music Memories where we take a look at some of these personal stories attached to films.

Film: Teddy Bear Christmas
Original Release Date: 1992

When you are a kid, Christmas is a huge deal! I loved (and still do) the season – I adore decorations and lights and as a kid I loved films. There was certain films I had to watch as a tradition every year and this is one of them.

I have no idea when or how I was introduced to this film but I know I loved it. It is a film that is pure escapism and I suppose it is a bit like Toy Story before that was even a thing.

I haven’t seen this film in such a long time but even when I think of it now, it still makes me smile. I saw a clip of it on Youtube recently and the animation has completely dated and it looks really simple.

However, saying that, it is pure Christmas joy and brings back memories of watching it as a kid. I don’t think I could physically sit down and watch it today but it is a lovely memory.

Facts about Teddy Bear Christmas

• A television film
• Sally, The little sister of Ben’s owner, Simon, would like her very own teddybear and asks Santa Claus for one. Simon teases Sally about her letter to Santa, whose existence he is a little skeptical about, and at the same time tries to find out what it is she wants. But for Sally it is a secret between herself, Santa and Ben.