Template:BE Template Baby Santa's Music Box, better known simply as Baby Santa, is the 6th Baby Einstein video in the series to be released. It is made as a special holiday video and the third music video from the series, and the first one to not be based on a music composer (or instruments), it instead is based on traditional Christmas music with taking toddlers on a journey through winter holidays through visuals including nature and Christmas ornaments. It was released on November 1, 2000, just in time for the holiday season. The DVD was later released in late 2001. It was last re-released sometime in Late-2004, with some alterations. It also has a counterpart CD, Holiday Classics (later re-named Baby Santa and a counterpart book Baby Santa's Christmas Joy including a shortened version of the Holiday Classics CD). Baby Santa's Christmas Joy was later replaced with Baby Santa's Very Merry Christmas.
Video Guide[]
Opening[]
- Flights of Fancy: Destination Earth flies across the screen (in white) (replaced by 8-1/2-Inch Lighted Waving Santa in Plane (in white) in 2004)
- Jingle Bells, Traditional (Short Version): Opening titles (different in 2004)
- Morris Moose pops out of a Felt Stocking and sings a note in front of a black backdrop
The Dreidel Song[]
- The Dreidel Song, Traditional: Baby Santa the Reindeer pops out of a box with some Silver Streamers (in white) (redone in 2004), Dancing Claus Couple (in black) (replaced by Snowmen #955109 & #955125 (in black) in 2004), Santa closes Baby Santa back in the box (in white) (redone in 2004)
- Penguin watches Tin Wind-Up Drumming Soldier (in white) (replaced by Morris Moose watching Woodsman Troll Nutcracker (in white) in 2004)
- Deck the Halls, Traditional: Shelby slowly pops up and hangs an ornament on the 27" Silver Painted Ornament Tree in green, Snow Gift Garland, Scandinavian Reindeer Ornament (in black) (replaced by Spun Glass Plane Ornament (in black) in 2004), Elijah watches Hanging Snowflake Swirl Decorations (in blue), Bard the Dragon rides a Wooden Christmas Rocking Horse (in black), Snowman Ornament (in black) (replaced by Mosaic Ball (in black) in 2004), Sierra hangs an ornament on the Christmas Tree Ornament Holder which already has the the Elf Ball Ornament, Dinosaur Ornament, and Red, Yellow, and Green Mini Disco Ball Ornaments on it (in white)
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella[]
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, France: Walrus hangs a bow on the top of the Christmas tree (in white), Baby Santa pops out of a box (in white) (redone in 2004), kids playing in snow, Shelby spinning (in blue), boy making a snow angel, Santa closes Baby Santa back in his box (in white) (redone in 2004)
- Sarika watches the Holiday Express in green (replaced by North Pole Animated Train with Track (in black) in 2004)
- Joy to the World, Traditional: Disco Ball Ornament, polar bear, another polar bear, stock footage of girls dancing, Chris Mouse Tree Topper (in black) (replaced by Season Squeaking Ornament (in black) in 2004), otter, girl dancing
- Baby Santa decorates a gingerbread man (in white) (remake in 2004)
The 12 Days of Christmas[]
- The 12 Days of Christmas, Traditional: Baby Santa pops out of box with Gold Streamers (in white) (remake in 2004), Spun Glass Bird In Nest (in black) (replaced by Frost Chickadee Ornament (in black) in 2004), Rudy goes back in box (in white) (remake in 2004)
- Gingerbread House Stop Motion (Video credit: Energy Film Library/Getty Images)
- Jingle Bells, Traditional (Long Version): Jaelyn in a box, horses pulling Santa, Elijah talks to Baby Santa while wearing Reindeer Headband (in black) (replaced by Skyler talking to Baby Santa while wearing Reindeer Headband with Fuzzy Snowflakes in the background (in black)), Twinkling Lit Trees with Twinkling Lit Shrubs and Frosty Light Trees, Chubby Cheers Ornament (in black) (replaced by Purple Paradise (in black) in 2004), Sarika shaking Sparkling Pom Poms (in white), United We Stand Ornament (replaced by Acrylic Snowflake Ornament (in black) in 2004), dogs
- Loading the Sleigh
Oshogatsu (The New Year)[]
- Oshogatsu (The New Year), Japan: Baby Santa pops out of a box (in white), Japanese Mobile (in black), Santa closes Baby Santa back in (in white)
- Misty Mouse finds Mice in Box Puppet and runs away (in black)
- German Dance No. 3 In C Major, K. 605, "Sleigh Ride", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Purple Mosaic Teardrop Ornament (in black), Snowflake Ball Ornament (in black), Star Reflector Ornament (in black), Golden Scarlet Maple Leaf Ornament (in black), emperor penguin, kids sledding, reindeer flock, bird in snow, Kyle plays with Polar Bear puppet (in blue), Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops, Busy Bouncers: Yuletide Jump (in black) (replaced by repeat of first part of clip of Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops (in black) 2004), Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops (in black), Light-Up Christmas Tree (in black)
- Pony Ride, Weisbach: Sierra and Aspen ride Stick Horseys (in blue)
Snowbird on the Ashbank[]
- Snowbird on the Ashbank, Appalachia: Baby Santa pops out of a box with Gold Streamers (in white) (redone in 2004), Dueling Banjo Snowmen (in black in 2000-2003 and in white in 2004), Santa closes Baby Santa back in his box (in white) (remake in 2004)
- Elijah watches The Carousel (replaced by Sophia watching Square-O-Sel in 2004), Square-O-Sel
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Traditional: rabbit twitching nose (in black), dog panting (in black), Gold Windmill (replaced by Blue Windmill in 2004), Maddison kisses her baby Macrae who is wearing a Mistletoe Headband (in blue), Aspen and Sierra rub noses (in white), waving snowman, Milly the Cow puppet finds Baby MacDonald the Cow in a box (in black), dog (in white)
- Baby Santa hits bells (in black) (remake in 2004)
The Wexford Carol[]
- The Wexford Carol, Celtic: Baby Santa pops out of box with Silver Streamers (in white) (redone in 2004), Glass Poinsettia Ornament (in black) (replaced by Glass Snowflake (in black) in 2004), Frosted Reindeer Ornament (in black) (replaced by Glass Reindeer Ornament in 2004), ABC Blocks Ornament (in black) (replaced by 3 Blocks on a String (in black) in 2004), Santa closes Baby Santa back into a box (in white) (remake in 2004)
- Dillard's Dancing Bear Theme, Weisbach: Dillard's Dancing Bear (in white) (replaced by Bryn Brown Bear Puppet (in white) in 2004)
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Trepak (Russian Dance), Tchaikovsky: Gabrielle, John, William, Shelby, Aspen and Sierra hop around in green (replaced by Candy Train Ornament in the first shot (in black), The Rose in the second shot (in black), in 2004), Penguin (in a dual role) finds a Styrofoam snowman, Gabrielle, John, William, Shelby, and Aspen dance in a circle in a clockwise direction in green (replaced by Red White Swirl Ornament (in black) in 2004), Walrus and Rudy dance (in black), Misty and Bard (in black), Megan in a box near the Sugar Cone Ornaments and Santa Pinecone Ornament (in black)
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Tea (Chinese Dance), Tchaikovsky: Penguin Cone Puppet dancing in front of a bare winter tree set (in black)
- Holly Jolly Rocking Santa (in black) (replaced by Rockin' Rollers Santa Skier (in black) in 2004)
Oh, Hanukkah[]
- Oh, Hanukkah, Traditional: Baby Santa pops out of a box (in white) (remake in 2004), Christmas kaleidoscope patterns, Baby Santa is closed back in (in white) (redone in 2004)
- Polar Bear finds himself in a pile of ornaments (in black)
Closing[]
- Silent Night, Traditional: Sierra catches snowflakes (in black), emperor penguin and her baby, Snow Gift Garland, Jaelyn catches snowflakes in green, harp seal pup, Set of 3 Dazzling Drops Ornaments, Santa shushes camera, Macrae plays with Snowflake Ornament, icicles, snow monkey in water, baby emperor penguin, adult harp seal goes to sleep, polar bear goes to sleep
- Messiah, HWV 56, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel: Credit, Jaelyn in a box (in blue), credit, Elijah with tinsel (in blue), credit, Aspen and Sierra (in blue), credit, Kyle and wrapping paper (in blue), credit, Aspen, Sierra with Terry Ducky, John, Maddison, and Kyle (in blue), credit, William under snow (in blue) (replaced by Baby Santa (in white) in 2004), credit, Sarika watching Snowman Rotating Snow Globe (in blue) (replaced by Ava watching Glacier Park Water Globe (in blue) in 2004), credit, Maddison putting on socks (in blue), Shelby finds Beanie Babies: Fuzz (in blue), Megan laughing (in blue), credit
- John, Gabrielle, Aspen and Sierra pop out of a staged gift box and shout "Happy Holidays!" (in blue).
Crew[]
| Job | Employee |
|---|---|
| Creator | Julie Aigner-Clark |
| Video Producers | Mark Burr |
| Sound design | Bill Weisbach |
| The Players | Tom Nazziola
Bill Weisbach Clive Smith Aaron Drake Sam Bardfield |
| Puppeteer | Markie Scholz |
| Kids | Aspen Clark
Sierra Clark Gabrielle Margas John Margas Elijah Ellis (does not speak) Shelby Gary (does not speak) Megan de Guzman (does not speak) Macrae Long (does not speak) Maddison Long (does not speak) Sarika Mehta (does not speak) Kyle Mock (does not speak) Jaelyn Montgomery (does not speak) William Stafford (does not speak) Sophia Squires (2004) (does not speak) Skyler Hutcheon (2004) (does not speak) Ava E. Roberts (2004) (does not speak) |
Puppets[]
- Morris Moose (played by Markie Scholz) (last appearance)
- Baby Santa the Reindeer (Host) (played by Markie Scholz) (first appearance)
- Penguin (played by Markie Scholz) (first appearance)
- Bard the Dragon (played by Markie Scholz) (third appearance)
- Walrus (played by Markie Scholz) (first appearance)
- Misty Mouse (played by Markie Scholz) (second appearance)
- Polar Bear (played by Markie Scholz) (first appearance)
- Baby MacDonald the Cow (played by Markie Scholz) (L&L) (second appearance)
Kids[]
2000-2004[]
- Aspen Clark (wearing a red dress over red white shirt with elves maroon overalls, candy cane striped sweatshirt with Santa hat/red and white stripe sweater and blue pants and a red sweatshirt) (seventh appearance)
- Sierra Clark (wearing a white sweater with green overalls/red and white stripe sweater with Santa hat and blue pants, a red strawberry hat, a light blue shirt with blue overalls and a red sweatshirt) (seventh appearance)
- Elijah Ellis (wearing a blue sweatshirt and beanie white sweatshirt and antlers and Santa hat) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- Shelby Gary (wearing a red dress over white shirt and red overalls, a red sweatshirt, green pants and green socks) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- Megan de Guzman (wearing a red dress and a white sweatshirt) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- Macrae Long (wearing a white T-shirt, tan pants, and red onesie) (does not speak) (third appearance)
- Maddison Long (wearing a white sweatshirt and red pigtails, a Santa hat, a red shirt red pants and red and green socks) (does not speak) (last appearance)
- John Margas (wearing a green sweatshirt and brown shorts, a white sweatshirt and Santa hat) (last appearance)
- Gabrielle Margas (wearing a red dress over white shirt and red overalls) (last appearance)
- Sarika Mehta (wearing a red jacket and black dress) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- Kyle Mock (wearing a red and black and white sweater and a red sweater) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- Jaelyn Montgomery (wearing a red sweatshirt and red dress) (does not speak) (only appearance)
- William Stafford (wearing a white shirt, black pants, white shoes and a red shirt with a red, blue and yellow hat) (does not speak) (only appearance)
2004[]
- Skyler Hutcheon (wearing a white shirt and red overalls) (does not speak) (second appearance)
- Sophia Squires (wearing a red shirt) (does not speak) (second appearance)
- Ava E. Roberts (wearing a red sweatshirt) (does not speak) (only appearance)
Puppeteers[]
- Markie Scholz
- David Privett (2004)
Distribution[]
- Artisan Home Entertainment/Family Home Entertainment/F.H.E Kids (2000-2001)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment/Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2002-2004)
Trivia[]
- This is the first appearance of Baby Santa the Reindeer, Penguin, Walrus, and Polar Bear who never returned until Meet The Orchestra and Baby Noah (2009).
- In the first puppet show, when Baby Santa finds a bare gingerbread man and gasps, Vincent's voice is heard instead. This is the clip used when he falls in love with Vivian Van Goat in the previous video, so his voice was merely recycled for the reindeer.
- This is the last appearance of Morris Moose, with the exception of World of Colors where his footage was used again.
- This is the only appearances of Shelby, Elijah, Sarika, Jaelyn, Kyle, and Megan.
- This is the last appearances of Maddison, John, Gabrielle and Morris (footage of them was later reused in Discovery Kits).
- Milly the Cow Puppet was seen earlier in Baby Mozart.
- Bard the Dragon doesn't return until Baby's First Sounds.
- Despite her credit in the video, Markie Scholz was absent in the video production, as she already made the puppet shows before the video was being made. The puppet shows added later in the video afterwards.
- It is the first BE video since Baby Mozart to feature music from Mozart, including the Three German Dances composition in C major. It is also the second video to have classical music from Fantasia, the first was Baby Bach.
- In some foreign dubs of this video, the part where the kids pop out of the gift box and say "Happy Holidays!" was cut.
- The 2003 release and some foreign dub versions also have the part with the Flights of Fancy zooming across the FBI Warning Screen was cut as well.
- This is the first episode to have classical music by Handel.
- Snowbird on the Ashbank was later reused in Baby MacDonald.
- The VHS does not have an inside in the box print until 2003.
- The DVD does not have a toy chest in the Bonus Features until 2004.
- This was the last video to be released in the 20th century.
- The penguin family stock footage in this episode was reused again in Baby Noah.
- The 2001-2002 DVD Concert Hall has music from the Holiday Classics 2000 CD.
- The Baby Santa Soundtrack CD enclosed on the 2001/2002 VHS features all the music heard in Baby Santa's Music Box, except Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. All of the music heard in Holiday Classics, except the 4th Movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony is heard in the Baby Santa's Christmas Joy CD, included in the book. However in the CDs that come with the 2003/2004 VHS tapes, the Sampler CD has the Baby Einstein Theme added in the beginning of the CD, just like every other Sampler CD, and the Holiday Sampler is limited to the following: Jingle Bells, German Dance No. 3 in C Major, K. 605, "Sleigh Ride" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, & Silent Night. The Sampler CD is still enclosed on the rare 2003-2004 VHS Tapes of Baby Santa's Music Box, despite that the 2003 VHS plays the same as 2002, besides the cover.
- This is the first video to have footage from The Image Bank. (Note: Getty sold Image Bank in September 1999)
- Most of the puppet shows were reshot in 2004.
Goofs[]
- In the 2004 re-release during the puppet show when Morris Moose watches the Woodsman Troll Nutcracker, the audio is out of sync and does not match up with the puppet clip, and you can also see a visible hand moving the Woodsman Troll Nutcracker.
- Tchaikovsky was misspelled in the end credits, it was spelled as Tschaikovsky.
- On some copies of the Late 2001 VHS, there is no Page Peel transition between the Penguin Cone Puppet clip and the Holly Jolly Rocking Santa clip[1].
Discovery Cards[]
- Bells
- Icicle
- Ornament
- Present
- Reindeer
- Santa
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Snowman
- Star
- Stocking
- Tree
- Wreath
Toys[]
| 2000-2004 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Flights of Fancy: Destination Earth by Possible Dreams | 8-1/2-Inch Lighted Waving Santa in Plane by Kurt Adler |
| Felt Stocking by Tag Textiles | |
| Morris Moose Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Brown Rudy Reindeer Bath Puppet with Red Nose by Legends & Lore | Rudy Reindeer Bath Puppet with Black Nose by Legends & Lore |
| Silver Streamers (Unknown) | |
| Dancing Claus Couple by Gemmy Industries | Snowmen #955109 & #955125 by T.J. Mitchell Company |
| Paddlin' Penguin Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Tin Wind-Up Drumming Soldier by Off the Wall Toys | Woodsman Troll Nutcracker by Kurt Adler |
| 27" Silver Painted Ornament Tree by Tripar | |
| Red, Yellow, and Green Mini Disco Ball Ornaments (Unknown) | |
| Snow Gift Garland by Christopher Radko | |
| Scandinavian Reindeer Ornament (Unknown) | Spun Glass Plane Ornament by Kurt Adler |
| Hanging Snowflake Swirl Decorations by Unique | |
| Drizzle/Bard the Dragon Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Wooden Christmas Rocking Horse by Hallmark | |
| Snowman Ornament (Unknown) | Mosaic Ball by Raz Imports |
| Elf Ball Ornament by St Nicks | |
| Dinosaur Ornament (Unknown) | |
| Walrus Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Holiday Express by New Bright | North Pole Animated Train with Track by Department 56 |
| Silver Large Disco Ball Ornament by Vickerman | |
| Chris Mouse Tree Topper by Hallmark | Season Squeekings Ornament by Christopher Radko |
| Gold Streamers (Unknown) | |
| Spun Glass Bird In Nest by Silvestri | Frost Chickadee Ornament by Department 56 |
| Reindeer Headband by The Great Pretenders | Reindeer Headband (Unknown) |
| Fuzzy Snowflakes by Hobby Lobby | |
| Twinkling Lit Trees by Department 56 | |
| Twinkling Lit Shrubs by Department 56 | |
| Frosty Light Trees by Department 56 | |
| Chubby Cheer Ornament by Christopher Radko | Purple Paradise by Inge Glas USA |
| Sparkling Pom Poms (Unknown) | |
| United We Stand Ornament by Christopher Radko | Acrylic Snowflake Ornament by Walmart |
| Loading the Sleigh by Department 56 | |
| Japanese Mobile (Unknown) | |
| Misty Mouse Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Mice in Box Puppet by Folkmanis | |
| Purple Mosaic Teardrop Ornament by Vickerman | |
| Snowflake Ball Ornament (Unknown) | |
| Star Reflector Ornament by Christopher Radko | |
| Golden Scarlet Maple Leaf Ornament by Christopher Radko | |
| Peppin' Polar Bear Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops by Possible Dreams | |
| Busy Bouncers: Yuletide Jump by Possible Dreams | N/A |
| Light-Up Christmas Tree by Department 56 | |
| Stick Horseys (Unknown) | |
| Dueling Banjo Snowmen by Mr. Christmas | |
| The Carousel by Mr. Christmas | N/A |
| Square-O-Sel by Mr. Christmas | |
| Christmas Pyramid by Erzgebirge | Windmill by Kurt Adler |
| Mistletoe Headband by the Great Pretenders | |
| Milly the Cow Puppet by Dakin | |
| Betsy Cow Bath Puppet by Legends & Lore | |
| Bells (Unknown) | |
| Glass Poinsettia Ornament (Unknown) | Glass Snowflake by Midwest |
| Frosted Reindeer Ornament (Unknown) | Glass Reindeer Ornament by Kurt S. Adler |
| Easy as ABC Ornament by Christopher Radko | 3 Blocks on a String by Aldik |
| Dillard's Dancing Bear by Gemmy Industries | Bryn Brown Bear Puppet by Platte River Trading |
| N/A | Candy Train Ornament by Midwest |
| The Rose by Mereck Family's Old World Christmas | |
| Red White Swirl Ornament by Direct Export | |
| Sugar Cone Ornament by Inge Glas USA | |
| Santa Pinecone Ornament by Inge Glas USA | |
| Penguin Cone Puppet by Morvaska Ustredna | |
| Holly Jolly Rock Santa by Christmas Fantasy | Rockin' Rollers Santa Skier by Department 56 |
| Set of 3 Dazzling Drops Ornaments by Avon | |
| Snowflake Ornament (Unknown) | |
| Terry Ducky by The First Years | |
| Snowman Rotating Snow Globe by San Francisco Music Box Co. | Glacier Park Water Globe by Department 56 |
| Beanie Babies: Fuzz by Ty | |
Compositions[]
Video Compositions[]
- Jingle Bells, Traditional (Short Version) (Opening Credits)
- The Dreidel Song, Traditional (The Dreidel Song)
- Deck the Halls, Traditional (The Dreidel Song)
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, France (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella)
- Joy to the World, Traditional (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella)
- The 12 Days of Christmas, Traditional (The 12 Days of Christmas)
- Jingle Bells, Traditional (Long Version) (The 12 Days of Christmas)
- Oshogatsu (The New Year), Japan (Oshogatsu (The New Year))
- German Dance No. 3 In C Major, K.605, "Sleigh Ride", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Oshogatsu (The New Year))
- Snowbird on the Ashbank, Appalachia (Snowbird on the Ashbank)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Traditional (Snowbird on the Ashbank)
- The Wexford Carol, Celtic (The Wexford Carol)
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Trepak (Russian Dance), Tchaikovsky (The Wexford Carol)
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Tea (Chinese Dance), Tchaikovsky (The Wexford Carol)
- Oh, Hanukkah, Traditional (Oh, Hanukkah)
- Silent Night, Traditional (Finale)
- Messiah, HWV 56, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel (Closing Credits)
Bonus Compositions (Holiday Classics CD and Concert Hall with Holiday Music Festival and Holiday Concert for Little Ears)[]
- Cassation In G Major, "Toy Symphony", K. 63, 1st Movement, Leopold Mozart (found on the 2003-2004 DVD menu)
- Joy to the World (Reggae Style)
- Jingle Bells (Samba Style)
- Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Germany
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (African Pop Style)
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Coffee (Arabian Dance), Tchaikovsky
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Dance of the Reed Pipes, Tchaikovsky
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
Gallery[]
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Videography[]
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