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title: "The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow"
year: 1975
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-first-christmas-the-story-of-the-first-christmas-snow-1975"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 80529
imdb_id: "tt0073751"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow.
Year: 1975.
Type: American-Japanese Christmas stop motion animated television special / TV Movie.
Producer: Rankin/Bass Productions.
Original Premiere: December 19, 1975, on NBC.
Narrator: Angela Lansbury.
Co-stars: Cyril Ritchard.
Cast/Voice: Angela Lansbury sings and voices a French nun.
Runtime: 24m.
Genre/Format: Animation.
Plot:
Lucas, a young shepherd, is blinded by lightning.
Kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in.
Sister Catherine describes snow to Lucas, who has never seen it.
Lucas is chosen to play an angel in the abbey's Christmas pageant.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- **Networks / Studios**: Rankin/Bass Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Angela Lansbury** as *Sister Theresa / Narrator (voice)*
- **Cyril Ritchard** as *Father Thomas (voice)*
- **David Kelley** as *Lucas (voice)*
- **Dina Lynn** as *Louisa (voice)*
- **Iris Rainer** as *Sister Catherine (voice)*
- **Joan Gardner** as *Sister Jean (voice)*
- **Don Messick** as *(voice)*
- **Greg Thomas** as *(voice)*
- **Sean Manning** as *(voice)*
- **Hilary Momberger-Powers** as *(voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow online?
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow worth watching?
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow and when was it released?
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow is a feature film with a runtime of 24 minutes. It was released in 1975. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow?
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/80529)
- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Christmas:_The_Story_of_the_First_Christmas_Snow)
- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073751/fullcredits/)
- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/the-first-christmas-the-story-of-the-first-christmas-snow-1975)
- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/80529-the-first-christmas-the-story-of-the-first-christmas-snow)
- [The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-first-christmas-the-story-of-the-first-christmas-snow/vc1lzdC7OF3WqZDBqdvly3/credits/)

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