From All of Us to All of You facts for kids

From All of Us to All of You is a special animated TV show about Christmas. Walt Disney Productions made it. It first aired on December 19, 1958, on ABC. It was part of the Walt Disney Presents TV series.

The show is hosted by Jiminy Cricket, with help from Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell. It mixes new animation with parts of older Disney cartoons and movies. These clips are shown as "Christmas cards" from different Disney characters.

Later, starting in 1963, new versions of the show included previews of upcoming Disney movies. In 1983, it became 90 minutes long. It was renamed A Disney Channel Christmas for The Disney Channel. A home video version called Jiminy Cricket's Christmas came out in 1986.

This special is not shown often in the US anymore. But in Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland, it has been broadcast every year since 1959. It is a very popular holiday tradition there. In Sweden, about 40% of people watch it on Christmas Eve. In 1997, over half the population watched it!

What Is From All of Us to All of You?

This special is a collection of classic Disney moments. It brings together beloved characters for a Christmas celebration. Jiminy Cricket guides viewers through different animated clips. Each clip is like a special Christmas greeting.

Original US Broadcasts

In the United States, the show first aired on ABC. Sometimes, it was also shown on NBC. The very first version had Walt Disney himself introducing the show. He was "cricket-sized" to show that Christmas is bigger than everyone. The original American version has not been on network TV since 1980.

Classic Cartoons and Movie Clips

The first American version of the special included these classic Disney cartoons:

• Santa's Workshop (from 1932)
• Toy Tinkers (from 1949)

It also featured "Memorable Moments" from these famous Disney movies:

• Peter Pan – The "You Can Fly!" scene.
• Bambi – Bambi and Thumper ice skating.
• Pinocchio – The "I've Got No Strings" song.
• Lady and the Tramp – The "Bella Notte" scene.
• Cinderella – "The Work Song" and "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes".
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – "The Silly Song".

The special ends with Jiminy Cricket singing "When You Wish Upon a Star." This song is from Pinocchio. Jiminy says it stands for faith, hope, and everything Christmas means.

Changes Over the Years

From 1963 to the 1970s, the scenes with Walt Disney and Tinker Bell were removed. Santa's Workshop was also replaced. Instead, the show featured previews for new Disney movies. These included The Sword in the Stone (1963) and The Jungle Book (1967). Other previews were for The Aristocats (1970), Robin Hood (1973), and Pete's Dragon (1977). In 1979, the short Corn Chips was shown. In 1980, The Aristocats returned to promote its re-release.

How Nordic Countries Celebrate Christmas with Disney

In the Nordic countries, this Disney special is a huge Christmas tradition. It has been shown every year for decades.

Denmark's Christmas Show

In Denmark, the show is called Disneys Juleshow: Fra alle os til alle jer. This means "Disney's Christmas Show: From All of Us to All of You." It airs every Christmas Eve at 4 PM on DR1. Danish actor Ove Sprogøe narrates it. He is the Danish voice of Jiminy Cricket. Movie clips are in Danish, but the cartoons have English voices with Danish subtitles.

What's in the Danish Version?

The Danish version includes these cartoons:

• Pluto's Christmas Tree (from 1952)
• Donald's Snow Fight (from 1942)

It also shows clips from these movies:

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Lady and the Tramp
• Bambi
• Pinocchio
• The Aristocats
• Peter Pan
• Cinderella

The show ends with Bjørn Tidmand singing "When You Wish upon a Star" in Danish. There is also a sneak peek of a new or upcoming Disney movie.

Finland's Christmas Greeting

In Finland, the show is called Samu Sirkan joulutervehdys. This means "Jiminy Cricket's Christmas Greeting." It is shown every Christmas Eve on MTV3.

What's in the Finnish Version?

The Finnish version features clips from these cartoons:

• Pluto's Christmas Tree (from 1952)
• The Clock Watcher (from 1945)
• The Small One (from 1978)

It also includes clips from these movies:

• The Three Caballeros
• Lady and the Tramp
• Pinocchio
• Peter Pan
• Cinderella

A special "surprise" clip from a new Disney movie is dubbed in Finnish. Everything else has English voices with Finnish subtitles.

Norway's Disney Christmas

In Norway, the show is called Donald Duck og vennene hans ("Donald Duck and his friends") on NRK. It was also called Disneys julekavalkade (Disney's Christmas Cavalcade) on TV Norge in 2003. It airs every Christmas Eve afternoon on NRK1. Most cartoons are in English with Norwegian subtitles.

What's in the Norwegian Version?

The Norwegian version usually shows these cartoons:

• Santa's Workshop
• Clown of the Jungle
• Pluto's Christmas Tree
• Mickey's Trailer
• Ferdinand the Bull

It also includes important scenes from these movies:

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Bambi
• Cinderella
• Lady and the Tramp
• The Jungle Book

Sweden's Beloved Kalle Anka

In Sweden, the show is called Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul. This means "Donald Duck and His Friends Wish You a Merry Christmas." It is broadcast on SVT1 at 3:05 PM on Christmas Eve. A live host, often Arne Weise, introduces the show. Donald Duck is more popular than Mickey Mouse in Sweden, which is why he is in the title. Bengt Feldreich narrates the show, dubbing Jiminy Cricket's original voice.

Why Kalle Anka is So Popular

The special, often just called Kalle Anka (Donald Duck), is a huge part of Swedish Christmas. Its popularity grew because for many years, SVT1 was the only TV channel in Sweden. Also, it was one of the few times American cartoons were shown on Swedish TV.

Kalle Anka is still one of the most-watched TV specials in Sweden. Until the 1990s, over five million people watched it. In 2019, 3.3 million viewers tuned in.

Protecting a Tradition

The Swedish public really loves Kalle Anka and wants it to stay the same. In the 1970s, there was a plan to stop showing it, but people protested, and it stayed. In 1982, Ferdinand the Bull was replaced with The Ugly Duckling. This caused a backlash, and Ferdinand was brought back the next year.

In 1992, the host, Arne Weise, wanted to record his segments early. This way, he could spend Christmas with his family. But he changed his mind after people criticized him for breaking tradition. In 2012, Disney edited the Santa's Workshop part to remove some old stereotypes. This also led to public discussion.

What's in the Swedish Version?

The Swedish version usually shows these cartoons:

• Santa's Workshop
• Clown of the Jungle
• Pluto's Christmas Tree
• Mickey's Trailer
• Ferdinand the Bull

It also includes important scenes from these movies:

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Cinderella
• Lady and the Tramp
• The Jungle Book
• Robin Hood

How Many People Watch Kalle Anka?

Here's a look at how many viewers Kalle Anka has had in Sweden over the years:

Disney Christmas in Other Countries

This special has also been shown in other parts of the world, with some differences.

Russia's Christmas Special

In Russia, this show is called С Рождеством, от всего сердца!. This means "Merry Christmas With Whole Our Heart." It first aired on Channel One Russia on January 2, 2011. It was rerun on December 31, 2012. From 2013 to 2021, it was shown on Disney Channel CIS every year. It had nightly reruns during the first days of the New Year.

What's in the Russian Version?

The Russian version features these cartoons:

• Santa's Workshop (from 1932)
• Pluto's Christmas Tree (from 1952)

It also includes clips from these movies:

• Peter Pan
• Bambi
• Pinocchio
• Cinderella
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• The Little Mermaid
• Beauty and the Beast

The last two movies shown change depending on the year. For example:

• 2010: Toy Story 3 and Tangled
• 2012: Brave and Secret of the Wings
• 2013: Frozen teaser trailer and Planes
• 2014: Big Hero 6 and Frozen
• 2015: Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur
• 2016: Finding Dory and Moana
• 2017: Coco and Olaf's Frozen Adventure
• 2018: Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet
• 2019: Frozen 2 and Toy Story 4
• 2020: Onward and Soul
• 2022: Strange World and Turning Red

France's Disney Christmas

In France, the show is called Un Nouveau Noël Disney ("A New Disney Christmas") or Les Contes d'hiver de Jiminy Cricket ("Jiminy Cricket's Winter Tales"). It was broadcast on TF1 on December 23, 1990. It was part of the "Disney Parade" program.

What's in the French Version?

The French version features this cartoon:

• Toy Tinkers (from 1949)

It also includes clips from these movies:

• Tron
• Peter Pan
• Bambi
• Pinocchio
• Lady and the Tramp
• Cinderella
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• The Jungle Book
• The Aristocats

More Christmas Specials

• A Disney Christmas Gift: Another Disney Christmas special that first aired in 1982.
• The Snowman: An animated TV special shown every Christmas in the United Kingdom since 1982.