This heartwarming film is a must-see holiday classic in France. It tells the story of Santa Claus, who must retire from his post and choose an apprentice to eventually replace him.<\/p>\n A young orphan from Australia is chosen to take his place, but he must learn to believe in himself while Santa must learn to let go of his position. If you like the film, check out the cartoon series adaptation on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you like “L’apprenti P\u00e8re No\u00ebl,” <\/em>you must check out the sequel. This charming French film continues the story of young Nicholas, the chosen successor to Santa Claus, as he prepares for his new role.<\/p>\n Adding to his challenges, the magic snowflake (crucial to maintaining Christmas magic) begins to melt, threatening the holiday season. With the help of his friends, Nicholas must find a way to restore the magic and save Christmas.\u00a0<\/p>\n In this short film, Christmas is threatened due to declining belief in holdiay magic and Santa Claus. What’s more, Santa accidentally erases all the children’s addresses from his electronic organizer and risks causing even more disbelief.<\/p>\n To save Christmas, he must find a way to bring back holiday spirit among the children. Luckily, he has help from Jasmine, a young girl trying to convince her brother that Santa is real, and a pair of silly elves back at the North Pole.\u00a0<\/p>\n This short film is just under 30 minutes long and features an incredibly charming animation style. After a big winter storm, a kind-hearted mailman finds a baby in a basket and delivers him to the closest orphanage.\u00a0<\/p>\n There, the child grows up wondering where he comes from and who his family is. Some years later, the boy helps the mailman deliver the children’s letters to Santa. In the process, he discovers many answers to the questions he’s pondered during his childhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n This animated film features Santa Claus and a magic crystal that allows him to deliver presents to all the kids around the world. However, when Santa’s evil assistant steals the crystal to enslave children, everything is at stake.<\/p>\n To make things right, Santa teams up with a young boy named Yotan. Together, they undergo many trials and adventures to rescue the kids and restore Christmas.<\/p>\n When Santa Claus goes to get his reindeer ready for Christmas, he finds that they’ve been stolen. He sets off with his friend Rouge Gorge and his magic sleigh to find the culprits.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the way, he meets a young boy named Simon who offers his help in the quest. They encounter many challenges and mysteries, ending up at a circus run by the cruel Monsieur Forban.<\/span><\/p>\n You might know this turtle as Franklin, but in France, he’s called Benjamin. This Christmas special from the popular cartoon series follows Benjamin as he embarks on a holiday adventure.<\/p>\n As Christmas approaches, Benjamin is eager to celebrate with his family and friends. However, a sudden storm threatens to ruin the festivities. Through challenges and successes, he learns the true spirit of the season and the value of having a sister.<\/p>\n “Petit Ours Brun<\/em>” (Little Brown Bear) is a beloved French children’s series, and this charming holiday episode is a popular favorite. It follows\u00a0Petit Ours Brun<\/em> as he eagerly prepares for Christmas with his family.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alongside his parents, he learns the value of sharing, kindness and the warmth of family traditions. At less than three minutes long and available for free on YouTube, this cartoon will quickly get you in the holiday spirit.\u00a0<\/p>\n Although originally American, this 1983 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is very popular in France and has been dubbed in French. It features Scrooge McDuck, a miserly old duck who despises Christmas.<\/p>\n He’s visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, portrayed by familiar Disney characters. Through these encounters, Scrooge learns about the impact of his actions and discovers the true spirit of Christmas.<\/p>\n T’choupi is a popular character in French children’s literature and television<\/a>. In this special Christmas episode, T’choupi is filled with excitement as he eagerly awaits the arrival of Santa Claus.<\/p>\n He writes a letter to Santa, helps decorate the house and even tries to stay awake to catch a glimpse of Santa delivering presents. Along the way, T’choupi learns about the joy of giving, the importance of family and the magic of Christmas traditions.<\/p>\n A great way to prepare for these holiday films and episodes is to brush up on some French Christmas vocabulary<\/a> beforehand so you’ll better follow the storyline. For this, the language learning program FluentU<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n It has a library of authentic French videos, including holiday-related content, and each one has interactive subtitles that teach words in context. You can then review them through personalized flashcards and quizzes. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n2. “L’Apprenti P\u00e8re No\u00ebl et le flocon magique”<\/em><\/a> (“Santa’s Apprentice: The Magic Snowflake”)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. “L’agenda du P\u00e8re No\u00ebl”<\/em><\/a> (“Santa’s Address Book”)<\/h2>\n
4. “L’Enfant au grelot”<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(“Charlie’s Christmas”)<\/h2>\n
5. “Le cristal magique du P\u00e8re No\u00ebl”<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(“Santa Claus’s Magic Crystal”)<\/h2>\n
6. “On a vol\u00e9 les rennes du P\u00e8re No\u00ebl”<\/em><\/a> (“Someone Stole Santa’s Reindeer”)<\/h2>\n
7. “Le No\u00ebl Magique De Benjamin”<\/em><\/a> (“Benjamin’s Magical Christmas”)<\/h2>\n
8. “Le No\u00ebl de Petit Ours Brun” <\/em><\/a>(“Little Brown Bear’s Christmas”)<\/h2>\n
9. “Le No\u00ebl de Mickey”<\/a> <\/em>(“Mickey’s Christmas Carol”)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
10. “T’choupi et le P\u00e8re No\u00ebl”<\/em><\/a> (“T’choupi and Santa Claus”)<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Learn French with Christmas Cartoons<\/h2>\n
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