This Canadian cartoon classic cult film, Aliens Unpack Christmas, is available to stream for free on Tubi
Maybe it’s the fact that Peter is the name of the main character. Or that the aliens still look impressive. It could be because I saw it for the first time when I was five. This year, it is only available to watch for free on Tubi. It’s available for free this year on Tubi. Cosmic Christmas isn’t as squiggly as Dr. Katz or Home Movies, but there’s a hand-drawn chaos that seems to no longer exist in modern cartoons.
The town’s outrageous mayor and befuddled police chief get some of Cosmic Christmas’ best jokes.
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The story of Cosmic Christmas follows Peter, a young boy with a pet goose named Lucy. Three mysterious aliens land their spaceship outside a town that is preparing for the Christmas season. The three visitors report seeing a new star in the sky outside Earth 2,000 years ago, and have come to the planet to learn the true meaning of the holiday.
Peter’s grandma, a gang of colorful teen delinquents and Lucy the goose drive the holiday plot forward until it reaches an exciting climax that shouldn’t be too scary for kids of any age, and a resolution that warms the heart.
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Clocking in at a brisk 24 minutes, Cosmic Christmas wastes a little time on weird musical interludes — including a bizarre dance number with Lucy and the alien’s flying robot helper — but the core action keeps the story moving forward to a satisfying conclusion. The aliens are introduced by Peter, who explains to them the “Star of Bethlehem”. He also mentions Jesus, but Cosmic Christmas focuses on the secular side of the holiday. Peter believes that the true meaning of Christmas is “love and peace, as well as caring for others.” If you like weird retro animation, or want to do something different with your kids during the holiday season, Cosmic Christmas is a great choice. It’s available for free on Tubi.
