Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1997)

As the festive cheer envelops Sesame Street on Christmas Eve, everyone is aglow with joy - everyone, that is, except for the perennially grumpy Oscar the Grouch. In this heartwarming tale, Elmo, the ebullient, furry, red bundle of joy, is brimming with more excitement than anyone else. Unyielding in his determination, Elmo vows to forgo sleep, hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus himself. Meanwhile, Big Bird grapples with sadness as his dear friend Mr. Snuffleupagus sets off to visit his grandmother in Cincinnati for Christmas, promising a swift return the day after. Elmo’s dedication pays off when he encounters Santa in the most unexpected of places – stuck in the chimney! The jolly man's predicament is thanks to Lightning, an ambitious, fleet-footed young reindeer with dreams of leading Santa's sleigh, who has hidden in Santa's sack, making it unmanageably large. In gratitude for his rescue, Santa gifts Elmo a magical snow globe with the power to grant three wishes. After a whimsical request for a glass of water, Elmo makes a wish that holds the potential to change everything - he wishes for it to be Christmas every day. The wish, however, unfolds into a series of unforeseen consequences. Businesses shutter permanently to observe the eternal holiday. Gifts and Christmas trees, sold by a frantic Grover, fly off the shelves. Exhausted elves grumble about their spoiled vacations. As the Christmas fervor becomes a relentless cycle, Santa and Lightning race to Sesame Street, where Lightning whisks Elmo into the future to show him the repercussions of his wish. In this Christmas-gone-awry future, tired elves botch toy production, carolers croak from overuse, the Easter Bunny dons a Santa hat, the Count grows weary of tallying endless Christmases, and a desolate Big Bird yearns for Snuffy, who is perpetually away in Cincinnati. Witnessing the chaos, Elmo is faced with a critical choice for his final wish - one that could restore balance to their vibrant neighborhood. In 'Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas', familiar faces embark on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and the true spirit of Christmas, reminding us that sometimes, too much of a good thing might not be so good after all.

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas is an adventure movie featuring Kevin Clash and directed by Emily Squires.

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