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Buck Denver Asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas?

A What's In The Bible DVD

  • Region 2 (UK/Europe)
  • 60 mins

£11.89

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Want a bright way to share the heart of Christmas?

This unique mix of puppetry and animation is sure to capture imaginations

Great for Sunday schools as well as keeping kids entertained

What's in the Bible favourite Buck Denver explains what the true meaning of Christmas really is in this 60 min DVD

Everyone knows the Christmas Story – Mary & Joseph, Bethlehem, the birth of Baby Jesus – but do you know the story behind Christmas?

Buck Denver Asks ... Why Do We Call It Christmas? explains absolutely everything! The What's In The Bible cast get stuck into answering, researching and singing away all our Christmassy questions in this 60 minute fun-filled DVD with tons of bonus features.

Created for children aged 4-10, younger children will enjoy the lively 'muppet show' and 'sesame street' style puppets and animations, while older children well into their early teens will engage with the clever and witty songs - a fabulous way to remember key Bible stories, characters and teachings.

In the DVD, Buck Denver and his puppet friends explain:

  • Why is it called "Christmas?"
  • Why do we celebrate on Dec. 25th?
  • What year was Jesus really born?
  • What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?
  • What about Santa Claus? Where did he come from?
  • Which came first – Christmas or Hanukah? And which one did Jesus celebrate?
  • What are the "12 Days of Christmas?"
  • How does the name "Emmanuel" explain the real meaning of Christmas?

Buck Denver Asks ... Why Do We Call It Christmas? is the perfect DVD for assembly video clips in primary schools, after church entertainment and Christmas holiday viewing for the whole family. Believe us when we say adults will learn just as much as children by watching this educational, informational Christmas Bonanza.

Running Time: Approx. 60 mins

This DVD is Region 2 and will play on a UK DVD player.

Why Eden.co.uk loves Buck Denver ... Why Do We Call It Christmas

• Includes a clear, child-friendly gospel message when answering the question - How does the name “Emmanuel” explain the real meaning of Christmas?
• Great for all sorts of situations: rainy days, after church entertainment, school assemblies, family services, children’s Christmas parties, emergency Sunday school clips & if the neighbours children come round for dinner
• Brings families together with laugh-out-loud comedy and solid teaching (much like the ‘Horrible Histories’ TV Show does)
• It made us laugh ... a lot
• Also includes hilarious bonus features: ‘A Christmas Poem by Buck Denver’, ‘Outakes’ & ‘5 Christmas Sing-A-Long Songs’

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  • Running Time

    60 mins

  • Region

    Region 2 (UK/Europe)

  • Creator

    Phil Vischer

  • Format

    DVD Region 0

  • Publisher

    Friends and Heroes

  • Published

    September 2011

  • Recommended for Ages

    from 4 years up to 10 years

  • Weight

    99g

  • Dimensions

    13.5 x 19 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    853026002370

  • Eden Code

    3980736

“Why is Christmas called Christmas? What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus? And who is Father Christmas?”

“Buck Denver and his puppet friends are confused about Christmas. So they’ve decided to throw a Christmical party to answer all those head-scratching questions, and they want you and your children to join in with the educational fun.”

“Suitable for 5 to 11 year olds, the DVD contains a 60 minutes episode, will work in your UK DVD player and includes 5 sing-a-long songs from the show, funny outtakes and a Christmas poem written and performed by Buck Denver. For a flavour of What’s In The Bible?’s brilliance both kids and adults love, watch the comical trailer above.”

PUBLISHERS DESCRIPTION:

In Buck Denver Asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas? you've invited to the Party of the year an educational, informational, Christmical kind-of party!

Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and his friends from the popular What's in the Bible? series Buck Denver, Captain Pete, Sunday School Lady, Clive and Ian for the most unusual Christmas party ever!

We know Christmas is one of everyone's favourite holidays. But have you ever wondered why we celebrate the birth of Jesus by chopping down trees and putting them in our houses? Or why we hang stockings by the fire? Or how Santa Claus became such a big part of Jesus' birthday party? And why do we even call it Christmas, anyway?

You've probably heard the Christmas story - but have you ever heard the story of Christmas?

Come explore.

- Why is it called Christmas?

- Why do we celebrate on Dec. 25th?

- What year was Jesus really born?

- What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?

- What about Santa Claus? Where did he come from?

- Which came first Christmas or Hanukah? And which one did Jesus celebrate?

- What are the 12 Days of Christmas?

- How does the name Emmanuel explain the real meaning of Christmas?

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  • EC

    Eden Customer

    Average rating of5.0

    I thought it was a great DVD sharing with the kids why we do all these crazy things at Christmas like have a Christmas tree. Good storyline but lots of great info. It was enjoyed by all ages :-D

  • EC

    Eden Customer

    Average rating of5.0

    This is an excellent DVD that works through why we call it Christmas (unsurprisingly given the title of the DVD), when Jesus was born, why we celebrate his birthday on the 25th Dec, Christmas trees, Santa Claus (so much better than the VeggieTales offering on this), Hannukah and most importantly: the real meaning of Christmas. Absolutely spot on - informative and fun and a clear presentation of the gospel all aimed at Children aged 5-11. Highly recommended.

  • EC

    Eden Customer

    Average rating of2.0

    The dvd draws in many of the characters made popular in the growing What's in the Bible? series and explains very well for children and adults alike why we call the celebration Christmas, why we use trees and the origina of Santa Claus though not Father Christmas and finishes with a brief but sensitive challenge to respond to the truth of the Christmas story. In my opinion, all that is very good. However, one of the characters which features for the first time in this DVD is an Indian with a strong accent who pulls a rickshaw. The problem is that rather than have him as a human being, they have him as a monkey, which just feels a little racist to me. I had hoped to show this in school and to parent and toddler groups but I daren't risk it.