The Christmas That Almost Wasn't But Then Was
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't But Then Was
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Movie Information
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't But Then Was is a movie briefly seen in "Skinner's Sense of Snow" (Season 12, Episode 8). "Principal Skinner" describes it as a movie "about a grinchy little character who tries to steal Christmas."
History
Owing to a massive snowstorm, only a handful of students turn up at "Springfield Elementary School" on the last day of term before Christmas. The teachers called an "emergency conference", so Principal Skinner announces that they will be watching a movie, to the initial delight of the children, until they realize that it is a low-budget movie from the 1930s.
Summary
The movie begins with Santa talking to a cardboard reindeer and announcing that it is Christmas Eve. An Elf steps onscreen and announces "I am happy" and then steps off again. A moment later, Santa's workshop is attacked by the Christmas Hobgoblins. A later scene features a Romeo and Juliet-esque scene in which a smitten hobgoblin and a shepherdess sing of their love for each other, which apparently lasts two hours (and is almost interrupted by a stage hand accidentally wandering onscreen).
Critical Reception
Although this is Skinner's favorite movie, the children were clearly unimpressed. During the opening moments, Nelson asks "What the hell is this?", to which Skinner replies that it is classic mirth-making. Lisa declares that the movie "couldn't have less to do with Christmas." However, they were unable to give a full critical analysis as the movie suddenly burned up after a few hours. Nelson quips that next time they should get the DVD, but Skinner says this WAS the DVD.
