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Santa introduces Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936), a heartwarming Fleischer Studios cartoon where Professor Grampy saves Christmas morning for a group of orphans with his clever inventions and holiday spirit.

This restored public domain classic reminds us that the true magic of Christmas isn’t about fancy gifts, but about kindness, imagination, and sharing joy. Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves vintage Christmas cartoons.

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00:00Welcome to Santa's Workshop TV, where Christmas cheer is made right here.
00:06Ho, ho, ho. Welcome back to Santa's Workshop, my friends.
00:10Today, I brought along one of my favorite old Christmas cartoons.
00:14It's from way back in 1936, when cartoons were shown in theaters before the big movies.
00:20This one is called Christmas Comes, but once a year, and it's full of holiday cheer.
00:25In this story, a group of orphans wake up on Christmas morning to find their toys broken.
00:32Oh dear, but don't worry.
00:34Professor Grampy, a clever old inventor, comes to the rescue with holiday magic and a lot of creativity.
00:42So grab some cocoa, get cozy, and let's enjoy this golden classic together.
00:48Here it is.
00:49Christmas Comes, but once a year.
00:55Christmas Comes, but once a year.
01:18Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël.
01:34Born is the king of Israel, Noël.
02:04Merry Christmas, everybody.
02:11Merry Christmas.
02:13Christmas, but once they're here, Now it's here, now it's here,
02:18Bringing up some joy and cheer, Tra-la-la-la-la.
02:22You and me and he and she and we are glad because,
02:26Why because, because, because, There is a Sadie Claus.
02:30Merry Christmas, but once they're here, Now it's here, now it's here,
02:35Bringing up some joy and cheer, Tra-la-la-la-la.
03:00Oh.
03:02Oh.
03:12Oh.
03:14Oh.
03:19Oh.
03:24Ah, up-ee!
03:26Woo!
03:27Ha!
03:28Ah!
03:29Ah!
03:30Ah!
03:31Ah!
03:32Ah!
03:33Ah!
03:34Ah!
03:35Ah!
03:36Ah!
03:37Ah!
03:38Ah!
03:39Ah!
03:40Ah!
03:41Ah!
03:42Ah!
03:43Ah!
03:44Ah!
03:45Ah!
03:46Christmas done, but what's the year?
03:48Now it's here!
03:49Now it's here!
03:50Bringing lots of joy, dear!
03:52Tra-ra-la-la-la-la!
04:01There is a Santa Claus!
04:03Christmas done, but what's the year?
04:05Now it's here!
04:06Now it's here!
04:07Bringing lots of joy and cheer!
04:09Tra-ra-la-la-la-la!
04:13Oh!
04:14What's the matter in here, I wonder?
04:15Ah!
04:16Ah!
04:17Ah!
04:18Ah!
04:19Ah!
04:20Ah!
04:21Ah!
04:22Ah!
04:23Ah!
04:24Ah!
04:27Ah!
04:28Ah!
04:29Ah!
04:30Ah!
04:31Ah!
04:36Ah!
04:37Looks like a pretty gloomy Christmas for those poor kids.
04:38What can I do?
04:40Let me think!
04:43Huh?
04:44Huh?
04:45Huh?
04:46Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
04:51Hooray! I've got it!
05:16Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no!
05:18Poetry!
05:21Poetry!
05:25Poetry!
05:39Poetry!
05:46Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
06:16Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
06:19Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
06:22Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
06:25Ha, Ha!
06:27Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
06:34You're good.
06:36Yeah, that'll do fine.
06:37Oh, it's the fish!
06:40Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
06:42Ha, Ha ha!
06:46Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
07:16Ha, ha, ha.
07:28Now for the surprise.
07:32Merry Christmas, everybody.
07:35Ha, ha, ha.
07:40Oh, Daddy Claus.
07:42Oh, no.
07:43Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
07:45Ha ha ha ha!
07:55Whoa! Give me up, one feet! Come on, give me up!
08:03Ahh, aah!
08:04Aah!
08:05Ah ha!
08:06Ah ha ha!
08:15They'll never recognize this stairway.
08:45They'll never recognize this stairway.
09:15They'll never recognize this stairway.
09:24Ho, ho, ho.
09:25Wasn't that wonderful?
09:27That's what I love about these old cartoons.
09:29They remind us that the true magic of Christmas isn't about fancy gifts, but about kindness,
09:36imagination, and sharing joy with others.
09:39Merry Christmas to all.
09:40And remember, Christmas comes, but once a year.
09:44Thanks for joining me today.
09:46Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below.
09:50I'd love to hear from you.
09:51Until we meet again, stay jolly, be good, and keep the spirit alive all year long.

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