A RainbowMe Approved Christmas Celebration

Dec 19, 2020

For Family Movie Night

It is beginning to look  a lot like Christmas! Get ready to trim the tree, put out the lights, and pour some of that delicious hot chocolate...with marshmallows ;-). We know you are looking for some diversity in your holiday celebrations, so we did the heavy lifting for you! We have put together a couple of lists for the family to enjoy, and add to your Christmas celebration for the holidays! Christmas joy is all about family, so get into these RainbowMe Approved Family movies that celebrate the holidays. Keep scrolling to see what is our #1 RainbowMe Approved movie pick for family holiday viewing:

5. A Fat Albert Christmas

Movie Summary: Fat Albert and his crew are always looking to do good.  They are rehearsing for their Christmas pageant at their junkyard clubhouse when an unexpected visitor appears needing a place to stay! What happens when the mean man who owns the junkyard is confronted with a major decision?

4. The Preacher's Wife

Movie Summary: A cleric begins to doubt himself and is visited by an angel. The heavenly emissary is supposed to help the good reverend over his midlife crisis, but he is distracted by the cleric's lovely young wife. 


  

3. DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays

Movie Summary: Oh takes it upon himself to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs. Unfortunately, his well-meaning mission nearly destroys the city.


 

2. The Star

Movie Summary:   A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day, he finds the courage to break free, embarking on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a dove who has lofty aspirations. Along with three camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told -- the first Christmas.

 

 

1. Jingle Jangle

This one is definitely going to be a new holiday favorite. Movie Summary:  Decades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toy maker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.


  

For the Christmas List

The fun doesn't end with the family movies!  It is Christmas list making time and we want you to check out these RainbowMe Approved toys and beyond that will be sure to put smiles on faces and holiday magic underneath the tree.  Keep scrolling to see our 9 top picks for the holidays!

9. Epic Everyday- Hooded Towels

The kids are home, and why not make home accessories a little more fun. They will love these hooded towels from Epic Everyday.


 

8. Puzzle Huddle

These puzzles are so much fun for kids. They have floor puzzles, and other types of puzzles that feature diverse characters.

7. Because of Them We Can Box

Gifts at Christmas are great, but, why not give a gift that the kids can enjoy throughout the year. The subscription box from Because of Them We Can celebrates black history monthly.

6. Beautiful Curly Me

8 year-old Kid Entrepreneur, Zoe has created this amazing line of  "Mini and Me" Dolls where kids and their dolls can enjoy accessorizing together!

5.  Black Santa Company- Gift Wrapping Paper

You are going to need some paper for all of these gifts under the tree. The Black Santa Company has the perfect gift wrap for all of the presents from Santa.

 

4.  Fun Weird Science Kit

The kids will have fun exploring their STEM science  experiments with this awesome kit.

3. Teni and Tayo STEM Car

What is more fun than building and painting a cool car? Building and painting a cool car that actually drives! The kids will love this fun STEM toy. (*pssst, if you enter RAINBOWME at checkout you can save 10% on the purchase.) 

2.  Caribu

The pandemic still has everyone at home. The kids won't ever miss story time with this amazing app, that allows the reader to share story time with kids no matter where they may be in the world.

1. O is for Oshun: An ABC Book of Folkore Characters from Around the World

Of course you should have known that our #1 pick was the coolest book ever! O is for Oshun is the FIRST augmented reality children's book that features diverse fairytale and folklore characters of color from around the world. Children enjoy the book, and then with the magic of AR every character comes to LIFE. Check out the video below of the book in action and purchase your book today right HERE.  Oh, yeah enter code BLOG20 at checkout to save 20% off of your purchase!

 

Thank you so much for joining us, and we hope that you have a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holiday! Here are the web addresses/ links for all of the Christmas list items:

  1. Oshun Book
  2. www.caribu.com
  3. www.teniandtayo.com
  4. www.funweirdscience.com
  5. Black Santa Wrapping Paper
  6. www.beautifulcurlyme.com
  7. www.becauseofthemwecan.com
  8. www.puzzlehuddle.com
  9. www.shopepiceveryday.com

 

   

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