#Festival of Family Classics

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Made in 2023

If you've seen this anywhere else, I posted it back on my deviantArt when it was made.

Mario girls cosplaying as princess from Festival of Family Classics/Children's Video Playground (1972 - Rankin Bass)

1 + 2. Snow White

3 + 4. Cinderella

5 + 6. Beauty (Sleeping Beauty)

7. Princess Melanie (Puss in Boots)

[curejune]

blue And pink. imagine!

I really like the artstyle used for cindy in particular, and how she thinks everything was a dream so that she’s also surprised when the shoe fits

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Sleeping Beauty Spring: "Festival of Family Classics: The Sleeping Beauty" (1973 animated series episode)

Nearly everyone knows Rankin/Bass Productions for their classic Christmas specials (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, etc.), or for their animated high fantasy films (e.g. The Hobbit and The Last Unicorn). But one of their lesser-known projects was the series Festival of Family Classics. Each episode is a lighthearted twenty-minute cartoon adaptation of a classic book, poem, legend, or fairy tale, and the fifteenth of the series' twenty episodes was The Sleeping Beauty.

In this retelling of the tale, there are only two fairies, who are sisters, and both portrayed as chubby old women who wear pointed witch-style hats: the kindly Celia, who wears red, and comically wicked Glenda, who wears black. When King Horace and Queen Hortense fail to invite Glenda to the newborn Princess Beauty's christening, Glenda curses the princess to prick her finger and die before she turns twenty. But of course Celia softens the curse so that instead, Beauty and the entire kingdom will sleep for a hundred years. Throughout these scenes, comedy is provided by a tired, irritable town crier, by a chess-obsessed nobleman, by a clumsy castle servant, and by King Horace's tendency to sneeze when he's angry.

King Horace has all the kingdom's spindles, needles, and pins burned, but one noblewoman can't bear to give up her heirloom spinning wheel, so she secretly hides it in the castle's attic tower. Sure enough, the day before her twentieth birthday, the romantic, fairy tale-loving Princess Beauty ventures into the tower in search of books, and pricks her finger on the spindle. Once the whole kingdom is asleep, Glenda covers the land with a forest of vines, so that no prince will ever fulfill Celia's prophecy and break the spell with a kiss. But a hundred years later, the handsome Prince Daring and his squire chop their way through the vines, having heard the legend of Sleeping Beauty. After defeating a magic tickling tree called a "diddleboo," they come face-to-face with Glenda, who encases the prince in ice. But the squire saves the day: he tells Glenda she reminds him of his mother and kisses her cheek. This makes her so happy that she decides to be good for a change and removes the rest of the vines. Prince Daring kisses Beauty, the spell is broken, and a royal wedding takes place, with both Celia and Glenda invited.

The animation style is much the same as that of Frosty the Snowman: simple, colorful, and fairly crude, with cartoonish, doll-like character designs. Disney's Sleeping Beauty is isn't, but the art style has an innocent childlike charm all the same, and its appearance suits the lighthearted, slightly irreverent tone of the script. While in no way, shape or form is this a definitive version of the fairy tale, it will still entertain children and inspire at least a smile from adults, and it's a must-see for dedicated fans of Rankin/Bass animation.

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Music is the poetry of the air.

Jean Paul Richter

A lot of you have asked me where I am. I am currently at the Verbier Festival, high up in the ski resort of Verbier in the Swiss Alps, with my family.

My family has had a home here since my grandparents time and this has always been a place to escape to ski in the winter season but also for the summer for its fantastic hiking, mountaineering, and biking. Verbier doesn’t have the glitz of Gstaad or the snob appeal of St. Moritz, which are both close by, that’s just fine by everyone who has a chalet here. People come to ski and just chill out.

The Verbier Festival has largely gone under the radar for the past 30 years as that’s the way many of the people wanted it. It’s only now very recently has it got a more public exposure and while that’s all well and good I hope it doesn’t grow bigger. It’s still small compared to other festivals and by virtue being high in the Swiss Alps space is limited so that venues have to be sequestrated from existing buildings and new stages or venues built - but can either be dismantled like an IKEA flat pack or not too big or too much of an eyesore. To date the festival now has grown to about 300,000 people over the two week period in July. Not bad when it started from scratch 30 years ago.

The festival was the brainchild of Martin Engstroem, a brilliant Swede who first came to the resort to ski with his family. But he was already in the classical music business as an influential music agent; indeed he has worked with some of the biggest names and rising talents in classical music.

Back in the early 1990s he shared this idea of inviting some musicians to just play in a very informal setting with other residents and the municipal authorities and the idea took off from there. In effect he just opened his address book and musicians came wanting a break from the madness of the concert circuit. It soon attracted some corporate support too as the visibility of the festival and the names it can headline has gotten bigger. And it’s grown from there, but not too much and not too fast. I think there is a feeling not to let it become a Frankenstein’s monster, and not to lose touch with its original ethos of keeping things simple.

But what’s different about Verbier from other more glamorous music festivals (like Salzburg for example), is how down to earth it is despite being so high up in the Alps. Musicians from all over the world love coming here because they love the unique setting high up in the Swiss Alps and they can be at ease and dress casual. There’s no barrier between performer and audience and there is plenty of intimate interaction too as musicians freely mix with the public in cafes and bars or just walking one the roads. There is no exclusionary atmosphere here (like the Royal Opera House or even Glyndebourne) because if you want that there are plenty of festivals that can give you that snob appeal.

Even better there is that there is so much going on outside the official concert venues. There are music workshops and talks peppered around the ski resort. There are also buskers from all over the world playing in cafés and open spaces. These are rising rock stars in the classical music world and yet they’re playing in very un-concert like settings in casual clothing, to get in touch with their inner child.

Speaking of which and perhaps best of all, children are spoiled with workshops and activities to install a love of music (be it classical or jazz or world music). My nephews and nieces love it.

Those youth with immense professional talent are given mentorship by some of the leading musicians in the world - Yo-Yo Ma if you are a cellist or Bryn Terferl if you’re an opera singer, Yuja Wang if you’re a pianist. And the list goes on. Much of the festival is to bring up and coming classical musicians with established rock stars together.

I don’t know of any other place go from watching world class musicians just jam together on the stage right in front of you, and then go get a drink in bar or café afterwards, before going on a glorious walk in the Alps to take in the beauty of nature; and then to finish the night with a performance by French iconic actress Isabelle Huppert reading, in a gorgeous gallic smoky voice, extracts from Marquie de Sade’s body of work in an intimate setting.

Whenever I find myself losing faith in humanity, I come back to the classical music and to the Verbier Festival. They are a great reminder that we are also able to produce beautiful things made out of strong and barely controllable emotions.

[wildflowercryptid]

potentially batshit headcanon, but i think it'd be funny if these two were related somehow.

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Christimas 🎄

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Top 10 Holiday Films to Watch During Christmas with Children and the Entire Family

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Introduction:“Home Alone,” released in 1990, is a heartwarming Christmas family comedy that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, the film takes viewers on a wild adventure as Kevin must fend for himself and outsmart a pair of bumbling burglars after being left behind by his family during a Christmas vacation…

[princesssarisa]

Coming up next in Sleeping Beauty Spring:

The version from Rankin/Bass's Festival of Family Classics, 1973.

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-Pregnant christmas-

summary : you and lando visit his family pregnant...

PAIRING : lando norris x fem!reader

WARNINGS : none

note : i am so sorry that i didn't post for two days but i had so much to do with collage that i ahd no time to update.

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You stepped out of the car, the crisp winter air biting at your cheeks as you and Lando arrived at his family's home for Christmas. The air was filled with the scent of pine and anticipation, a light blanket of snow covering the ground, making everything seem like a scene from a holiday card.

The crisp winter air carried the scent of pine and cinnamon as Lando Norris, the Formula 1 driver, and you, his radiant wife, made your way to Lando's family home for a magical Christmas reunion.

With beautiful snowflakes dancing around you, you approached the door adorned with lights, nestled amidst a snowy landscape, adorned with twinkling lights and wreaths.

Lando squeezed your hand gently as you walked up the front steps, his smile warm and infectious. He was excited to introduce you as his wife and share this special time with his family, especially with a little one on the way.

The house was adorned with twinkling lights, a magnificent tree standing proudly in the corner, adorned with colorful ornaments and tinsel.

Laughter echoed through the halls, and you were immediately enveloped in a flurry of hugs and greetings from Lando's family.

As you entered the cozy home of the Norris family, the warmth of festive cheer enveloped the two of you. Lando's family greeted you with open arms and infectious enthusiasm.

His mom, a bundle of joy and warmth, enveloped you in a tight hug, her eyes shining with happiness.

"Welcome, both of you! Oh, look at that bump," she exclaimed, gently placing a hand on your growing belly, a gesture that made Lando beam with pride. His mother adored you.

Your pregnancy bump, adorned with a festive ribbon, was immediately ushered to the comfiest armchair by Lando's mom, who insisted she would take it easy while the others bustled around, preparing a lavish Christmas feast.

The day was a whirlwind of festive activities. Lando's nieces and nephews eagerly showed you their handmade decorations, each one proudly displaying their artistic skills.

Lando, ever the mischievous one, snuck behind you and whispered silly jokes in your ear, making you burst into fits of laughter. He could be serious if he wanted to be, but you liked him better this way.

Amidst the joyful chaos, you found yourselves in the cozy kitchen, where Lando's dad, an expert in culinary delights, was concocting his famous Christmas dinner.

The aromas of roasting turkey and spices filled the air, and you couldn't resist stealing a bite of the freshly baked cookies cooling on the counter, you were allowed, I mean you were pregnant.

As the day drifted into evening, everyone gathered around the fireplace, cups of hot cocoa in hand. Lando's sister, armed with a guitar, led the family in singing classic Christmas carols.

Lando, ever the enthusiast, joined in, his voice blending harmoniously with the melodies, eliciting smiles and applause from everyone. He truly was an angel, your angel.

Later, you found a quiet moment with Lando by the glowing tree, the twinkling lights casting a magical aura around you both. He wrapped his arms around you, pulling you close, and whispered,

"This is perfect, isn't it? Spending Christmas with you and our little one on the way."

You nodded, feeling a surge of emotion as you rested your head against his chest.

"Absolutely perfect," you whispered back, your heart swelling with love for this man and the family you were becoming a part of.

The evening ended with exchanging heartfelt gifts, laughter, and embraces. Lando's mom pulled you aside, handing you a beautifully wrapped box.

"For the little one," she said with a knowing smile, her eyes twinkling with excitement.

It was a beautiful little necklace with Norris been standing on it. You knew that either bean would be a girl or a boy, she or he would appreciate and love the lovely gift.

As you and Lando drove back home, the moon lighting the snow-covered landscape, you couldn't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude and happiness.

"I love you, Lan. I hope that we can spend a thousand more Christmas together."

"I love you, angel."

"And I love you, bean," Lando added and gave your bump a little kiss, as he stood at a red traffic light.

The day had been filled with love, warmth, and the promise of new beginnings. And as you both nestled into each other's arms, you knew that this Christmas would be a cherished memory forever etched in your hearts.