Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (Video 1996) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Elmo: [to Lightning as Luis takes the crying Big Bird and Maria inside] Elmo thought Christmas everyday would make people happy, Lightning. But it's making them sad.

With his new reindeer friend, Lightning, Elmo goes on a journey to actually see what Christmas every day was a great idea. The late Dr. Maya Angelou, who has appeared on Sesame Street …

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (Video 1996) - * Big Bird: Oh, Snuffy's been spending Christmas Day at Granny's for a whole year. Every night, I hope that Christmas will end and …

After Elmo wishes it was Christmas every day, Santa takes the only reindeer on hand (Lightning) to go visit Elmo on Sesame Street. As Elmo leaves with Lightning to see what his wish will …

The moment where Elmo time travels to Christmas a year after he makes his wish is probably one of the show's darkest moments in its entire history, but what makes it work so well is how …

And if kids don't go to school, how do they learn the alphabet? Christmas every day is a bad idea, Elmo. Forget about it. Elmo: But why? Santa Claus: Because it's better to wait for Christmas …

Elmo: [to Lightning as Luis takes the crying Big Bird and Maria inside] Elmo thought Christmas everyday would make people happy, Lightning. But it's making them sad.

Elmo: [to Lightning as Luis takes the crying Big Bird and Maria inside] Elmo thought Christmas everyday would make people happy, Lightning. But it's making them sad.