Caregivers looking to keep the littlest kids occupied while they wrap a present or two this Christmas season have lucked out: Teletubbies: Christmas in the Snow is a two-volume, 90-minute jumble of the usual near-mindless ... more »meanderings of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po mixed with a handful of visits to Christmas celebrations in faraway lands. More fascinating to the target audience than the traditional Finnish Christmas carol sung by a roomful of elves in stocking feet, of course, will be the Tubbies' brisk-weather escapades. Something's changed in the Astroturfed kingdom where bunnies, flowers, and the funny-looking foursome frolic in every episode--the place has been doused with snow. First it's just a sugary dusting, but a downright deluge follows, and the Tubbies get busy making sense of it all. In the first episode, Po wipes out on her scooter; Tinky Winky's not careful and, to his delight, slides helplessly down a hill; and the gang plays a guessing game to figure out what's under the snow (either Laa-Laa's ball or Dipsy's hat). More of the same follows in the second episode--along with Christmas cutaways to the U.K. and Spain, we tag along as Po makes Po prints in the snow and the Tubbies team up to make a snow-Tubby, complete with snazzy hat and red patent-leather purse. This is harmless, semi-educational fun for kids under 4; Tubby tolerators everywhere can tuck it under their trees with confidence. --Tammy La Gorce« less
"A good video for Tubby fans. My son couldn't stop laughing throughout all the wonderful antics of the Teletubbies and the Noo-Noo. It is also nice to see some of the traditions that take place in other parts of the world at Christmas time. If your children like the Teletubbies, this is definitely one for their video library. A video even adults won't mind sitting through again and again (especially if you like snow and can remember playing in it when you were a kid)."
Let It Snow!
KMT | Collingswood, NJ United States | 01/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We are big fans of the Teletubbies in our house, so to find a holiday DVD for our daughter was really a treat. In this installment of Tubby bliss, the Teletubbies are introduced to snow for the first time. Their adventures, from 'sliding' down hills to making a 'Snow Tubby', are a hit with my daughter, and the snipets of 'Christmases from Around the World' are interesting for us all to see. And there's a bonus segment of 'Teletubbies Everywhere', which always draws smiles. We found this to be a nice diversion from the 'usual' Tubby stuff...:)."
Dip Dop!
S. Yingling | Ohio USA | 01/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We bought this just before Christmas '00 and my one-year-old and my 10-year-old loved it. We especially like the Finnish kids singing the song "Dip Dop" (or whatever it is). The baby, who doesn't talk yet, is getting good at singing her own version and making some hand motions she sees them make in the video."
Teletubbies Discover Snow and Christmas Traditions
kids_first2 | USA | 09/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This video conveys a peaceful and loving atmosphere. Even when it is snowing, the sun is shining. There are great segments of different countries and Christmas traditions. It is "too cute for words." The children loved it! They danced, clapped and sang along. Even the babies enjoyed watching the snow fall and pointed to the snowman. Older kids were curious about the different languages spoken. Best for ages 0 to 2 when broken into smaller viewing segments."
Excellent Christmas DVD!
B. Caruso | SW Florida, USA | 12/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We bought Teletubbies Christmas in the Snow a few weeks ago for our 15 month old (13.5 months adjusted-preemie)...Figured it would be the typical teletubbies fare-which it was- but once again it explored many cultures and their handling of Christmas...My husband and I both loved watching the various Christmas activities of other nationalities...Really cool stuff! We may incorporate some into our next holiday celebration aside from our existing italian and german traditions...Oh and my little guy just loved it!"