The Origin of Santa Claus (Kris Kringle) | Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) | Screen Bites

Baby Claus is abandoned by Mayor Meisterburger (Paul Tripp), but a gust of wind sweeps him away to the Kringles, a family of elves. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970): Celebrate the season with the story of Kris Kringle in the original holiday special, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town! After being discovered by a family of elves, baby Claus is raised by the Kringles and grows up to become a toymaker. Wanting to share his toys with the children of Sombertown, Kris must overcome the Winter Warlock and the Burgermeister Meisterburger along with some help from Miss Jessica and Topper. Based on the timeless song, the Rankin/Bass production of Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town features groundbreaking "Animagic" stop-motion animation and is sung and told by Fred Astaire. It's pure holiday magic for the entire family! Welcome to Screen Bites. The ultimate place for cross overs, mashups, clips, trailers, exclusives behind the scenes, singalongs and so much more! There's nowhere else like this for film fans on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe at    / @screenbites   #santaclausiscomingtotown #animatedmovie #kriskringle #fredastaire #christmasmovies