Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving

  In VeggieTales’ third try at a Christmas story, they hit a home run. The story centers around one of the many legends of the original Santa Claus. In the beginning of the video, all the children, and Larry, are focused on what they are getting or what they will buy with the Christmas money they have been given.
  When the story gets to Nick the Pepper, he is a selfish, arrogant child. His father gives freely to the needy and works to build a strong relationship with his son. After a family tragedy, Nick runs away. He spends his time searching for what will make him happy. On his journey he comes across a woman giving food to the poor. She tells him, “I don’t give to make me happy. I give because I’m happy, my love is a gift to them because God’s love is a gift to me.” This impacts him so deeply he carries the concept home with him.
  This is one of the strongest videos VeggieTales has produced. It promotes strong family relationships, and even gives parents an example of patience when children are exasperating. Some previous VeggieTales seemed to skirt around Scripture and Jesus, but this story has Scripture flowing naturally all through it. The true meaning of Christmas is explained in true VeggieTales fashion.
Review by Teddy James