From All of Us to All of You

Disney's animated television Christmas special

Episode of Disney anthology television series "From All of Us to All of You"Walt Disney Presents episodeDirected byJack HannahOriginal air dateDecember 19, 1958 (1958-12-19) "From All of Us to All of You" is an animated television Christmas special, produced by Walt Disney Productions and first presented on December 19, 1958, on ABC as part of the Walt Disney Presents anthology series. Hosted by Jiminy Cricket along with Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell, the special combines newly produced animation with clips from vintage animated Disney shorts and feature films, presented to the viewer as "Christmas cards" from the various characters starring in each one. The episode was re-broadcast for the first time on Christmas Day, in 1960. Starting in 1963 and continuing through the 1970s, re-airings of the special would be in color instead of black-and-white and include preview footage of the studio's new or upcoming feature films. Beginning in 1983, it was expanded to 90 minutes and retitled A Disney Channel Christmas for airing on cable television's The Disney Channel. A re-tooled home video version of the special, retitled Jiminy Cricket's Christmas, appeared on VHS, Betamax, and Laserdisc in 1986. The special has yet to see a DVD release[when?]. The show has been shown infrequently in the United States in recent years. However, in Sweden, the program has been shown every Christmas Eve since 1960. Ratings show that around 40% of all Swedes watch it on Christmas Eve, the record (in 1997) being just over half the population.

[edit] United States[edit] In the U.S., the show originally aired on ABC and occasionally afterwards on NBC. The original version included Walt Disney's introduction where he has been "cricket-sized", because, as Mickey and Jiminy would say, Christmas is bigger than all of them. The American version has not been shown on network television since 1980. The original American version features the following shorts:

Santa's Workshop (1932) Toy Tinkers (1949): included an extended introduction (with a song-and-dance) as well as scenes of Chip and Dale's own Christmas decorating activities. There were also clips from the following feature films, labeled in the special as "Memorable Moments":

Peter Pan – "You Can Fly!" Bambi – Bambi and Thumper ice skating Pinocchio – "I've Got No Strings" Lady and the Tramp – "Bella Notte" Cinderella – "The Work Song" / "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – "The Silly Song" The special ends with Jiminy Cricket sharing his memorable moment, his song "When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinocchio), which he states "symbolizes faith, hope and all the things that Christmas stands for". Starting in 1963 and continuing through the 1970s, all scenes with Walt and Tinker Bell's intros, as well as Santa's Workshop, were replaced with a surprise gift, which were teasers for upcoming Disney films, including The Sword in the Stone (1963), The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), Robin Hood (1973) and Pete's Dragon (1977). In the 1963 version, Walt Disney presented the surprise gift. Starting in 1967, Jiminy Cricket hosted the surprise gift segment. The 1979 broadcast differed from the rest, as a pre-existing short, Corn Chips (1951), starring Donald Duck and Chip 'n' Dale was presented.

Denmark[edit] In Denmark, the show is called Disneys Juleshow: Fra alle os til alle jer (Disney's Christmas Show: From All of Us to All of You) and is broadcast every Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. on DR1. It is narrated by Danish actor Ove Sprogøe who does the Danish voice of Jiminy Cricket. Clips from feature films are voiced in Danish while shorts are in English with Danish subtitles. It was first broadcast in 1967, but Danish audio was not available until 1979. The Danish version features the following shorts:

Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952) Donald's Snow Fight (1942) As well as clips from the following feature films:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Lady and the Tramp Bambi Pinocchio The Aristocats Peter Pan Cinderella It ends with Bjørn Tidmand singing "When You Wish upon a Star" in Danish ("Når Du Ser et Stjerneskud") and a sneak peek of either an upcoming or a clip from a recently or soon-to-be-released Disney feature film.

Even though the special originated in the US, its cosy format of "Christmas cards" from beloved characters fits perfectly with the British love of seasonal greetings. Each vignette feels like a mini‑gift, and the familiar voices of Jiminy Cricket, Mickey and Tinker Bell act as a comforting family gathering around the telly. The programme’s mix of classic shorts and brand‑new animation gives viewers a nostalgic glimpse of Disney’s catalogue, making it an easy entry point for families who want a light, feel‑good start to the evening. Its 90‑minute version, trimmed for modern schedules, still leaves room for a cuppa and mince pies without overrunning the night’s festivities.

If you’re planning a retro viewing, set the scene before the first card appears. Dim the lights, cue a crackling fire on the TV, and queue up a selection of traditional British treats – think gingerbread, shortbread and a dram of mulled wine. Keep a notebook handy for the classic clips; many of the shorts are rarely shown elsewhere, so pausing to discuss the animation style or the story behind each segment can turn the special into an interactive family quiz. Finally, consider streaming a subtitled version if you have non‑native speakers; the clear narration by Jiminy makes translation easy and adds an educational twist.

Most viewers focus on the charming cartoon cards, overlooking how the special served as Disney’s early promotional platform. Each rebroadcast introduced upcoming films, giving UK audiences a sneak peek at future releases long before cinemas opened. This practice helped cement Disney’s brand loyalty across generations, turning a simple holiday show into a strategic marketing tool. Knowing this, fans can appreciate the subtle product placements and treat them as historical breadcrumbs rather than commercial interruptions. Spotting these clues adds a new layer of enjoyment, turning a nostalgic evening into a mini‑lecture on how entertainment and advertising have long shared the festive spotlight.