Let's Go, Luna!: Luna's Christmas Around the World
Luna and her friends teach about Christmas around the world.
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Let's Go, Luna!: Luna's Christmas Around the World
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The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Let's Go, Luna!: Luna's Christmas Around the World is a holiday special from the PBS Kids favorite. In it, Andy, Leo and Carmen learn about Christmas traditions from countries around the world like Spain's Tio de Nadal, France's Pere Noel, and Sweden's Tomte. Like the original series, it's an excellent learning experience, teaching young viewers geography, culture, and some language skills. One suspenseful scene portrays a terrified Luna and crew clinging to a chimney while a strong wind is blowing -- this could be startling for the sensitive and youngest viewers. Overall, there's lots to learn, and in true Let's Go, Luna! fashion, there are plenty of positive messages like, "There are so many ways to celebrate Christmas" and "Christmas is about more than gifts -- it's about being with loved ones."
What's the Story?
In LET'S GO LUNA!: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD, the Circo gets stuck in Antarctica on its way to Australia to celebrate Christmas. Carmen, Andy, and Leo are upset, believing that Santa won't find them there. With Luna leading the way, the kids learn about Christmas traditions in countries around the world and are able to bring the joy of the holiday to a little duckling named Teeny.
Is It Any Good?
This unique holiday experience is engaging and educational -- a win-win for parents and kids! Let's Go, Luna!: Luna's Christmas Around the World takes on Christmas in a way that most animated specials don't. Viewers walk away knowing more than they did when they first sat down, from the ways that other countries celebrate Christmas to the French and Spanish words sprinkled throughout. Though it's a bit lengthy for the littlest ones, there are songs with positive messages to break it up, along with a team of familiar friends who are on a mission to save Christmas. For parents, there are plenty of fruitcake jokes -- because who can't get enough fruitcake jokes this time of year? It's 47 minutes well spent for the entire family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about gratitude in Let's Go, Luna!: Christmas Around the World. What are the characters grateful for this Christmas? How do they show that Christmas is about more than just gifts? How can you show gratitude this holiday season?
Which traditions in the show have you heard of before? Which ones were new? Do you know any other ways people celebrate the holidays around the world?
What Christmas traditions do you celebrate at home? Are there any new traditions you'd like to start with your friends and family? What are they?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 10, 2020
- Cast: Judy Greer, Saara Chaudry, Jaiden Cannatelli
- Networks: PBS Kids, YouTube
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship, Holidays
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: December 21, 2022
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