Face's Super Snowtacular Holiday Special
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Face's Super Snowtacular Holiday Special
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Face's Super Snowtacular Holiday Special is a festive holiday episode of Face's Music Party. Hosted by Face, it features Nick Jr. favorites from Paw Patrol, Baby Shark's Big Show, Bubble Guppies, Santiago of the Seas, Blue's Clues & You, Peppa Pig; it also includes a special performance by dancing queen, Jojo Siwa. Through short skits and music videos, the show honors Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, as it highlights the traditions and rituals that come along with each. Special songs really allow Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to shine, while teaching young viewers about the histories of the holidays. Positive messages about kindness arise from characters' treatment of a lump of coal who tries to steal their holiday cheer.
What's the Story?
In FACE'S SUPER SNOWTACULAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL, everyone's favorite Nick Jr. characters are gearing up for Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa at Face's holiday dance party. Short skits and songs ranging from original raps to upbeat pop carols capture the essence of the holidays. Images of different celebrations and winter rituals like festive lights and winter sports ramp up the excitement. A grumpy lump of coal tries to put a damper on holiday cheer. How will Face and the rest of the characters change his heart?
Is It Any Good?
The ultimate holiday dance party will have little ones moving from the beginning to the end. Face's Super Snowtacular Holiday Special is a musical extravaganza perfect for the whole family, as it boasts holiday music from a variety of genres. Kids will love seeing their favorite Nick Jr. characters gear up for the holidays, especially since they can learn about holidays they may not celebrate at home. There are funny videos that parents will get a chuckle out of -- for example, a creative rap shouts out holiday gift wrap and all of the accessories that go along with it, and a funny ode to the potato celebrates all of its holiday uses, from potato latkes to sweet potato pie. Nick Jr. nails it with this colorful, fun (and quick!) viewing experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about kindness in Face's Super Snowtacular Holiday Special. How do Face and the others treat Lump of Coal when he's grumpy? How does that help him learn to appreciate the holiday season?
Which song is your favorite? Why? How does it get you ready for the holidays?
What holiday(s) do you celebrate during this time of year? What are your favorite holiday traditions? Does the show mention any of them?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 26, 2022
- Cast: Cedric Williams
- Network: Nick Jr.
- Genre: Kids Musical TV
- Topics: Friendship, Holidays, Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Compassion
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: December 6, 2022
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