
15 December 2017
Festive joy for kids on Showmax
Maximise on the merry magic of the festive season by starting a new tradition – streaming a different Xmas-themed episode or movie while snuggled up on the couch with your family every night leading up to the 25th. There are only 10 sleeps to go, so here are 10 kids’ series episodes and movies that celebrate this special season, all on Showmax.
1. Timmy’s Christmas Surprise
Join Aardman’s Timmy and his friends in this holiday special. When they get snowed in at the nursery on Christmas Eve, they decide to create their own Christmas right there. Watch now »
2. Stick Man
Don’t miss Julia Donaldson’s charming and magical story about a piece of wood called Stick Man who ends up on a grand adventure as he tries his best to get home to his stick family in time for Christmas. The award-winning animation is also an African success story as it was animated by South African animation company Triggerfish. This is the perfect time to share the magic of Christmas and Donaldson’s rhymes with your children. Watch now »
3. My Little Pony – Friendship is Magic: Hearth’s Warming Eve
Season 2, episode 11: The Mane Six (Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rarity) prepare for the traditional Hearth’s Warming Eve pageant by putting on a play about the founding of Equestria. Watch now »
4. Bubble Guppies: Happy Holidays, Mr Grumpfish!
Season 2, episode 2: Everyone is in the holiday spirit, except Mr Grumpfish. Can Molly, Gil, Deema, Oona, Nonny, Goby and Bubble Puppy find the one thing what will brighten his mood? How about turning his house into a gingerbread house, complete with marshmallow frosting? Watch now »
5. Pingu: Pingu’s Family Celebrate Christmas
Season 2, episode 7: See how the lovable Pingu and his sister Pinga and his mom and dad prepare for Christmas celebrations by buying a tree, making biscuits, putting wrapped presents under the tree and singing carols. This sweet series without any dialogue is a timeless classic, and a favourite for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Watch now »
6. iCarly: iChristmas
Season 2, episode 9: When Spencer creates an electromagnetic Christmas tree that bursts into flames, Carly makes a wish – that Spencer was “normal”. And that’s where this episode takes a turn for the magical, complete with a guardian angel (called Mitch) and a journey into an alternate reality for Carly, who realises that everything is perfect just the way it is. Watch now »
7. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa
Season 1, episode 18: When Santa’s sleigh breaks down, it’s up to Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald and Daisy to rescue him and get him back on his way to delivering gifts. Watch now »
8. PJ Masks: Gekko Saves Christmas
Season 1, episode 12: While trying to learn to ice skate with Amaya and Connor, Greg realises that all the Christmas decorations in town are missing. That night, Gekko, Owlette and Catboy set out to defeat Luna Girl, who’s stealing all the magic – and presents – of Christmas. Watch now »
9. Peppa Pig: Snow
Season 1, episode 26: It’s snowing today! Peppa and George go outside in their hats, scarves and gloves, and build a snowman – but he needs a hat and scarf and gloves, too… But where will they find some for him? Watch now »
10. Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas
Season 1, episode 11: Santa’s sleigh crashes in Adventure Bay on Christmas Eve. Can the pups round up the reindeer, collect all the presents, find the magic star and fix the sleigh so that Christmas comes to Adventure Bay? Watch now »
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