Brady Santa

"***Brady Santa's Music Box***" (also more commonly known as simply **Baby Santa Claus**) is the 6th Baby Einstein video in the series to be released. It is the Christmas video from Baby Einstein and was released on November 1, 2000, just in time for the holiday season. The DVD was later released in early 2001. It was last re-released sometime in 2004, with some alterations.

It includes traditional Christmas music classical Christmas music. The visuals include nature, Christmas ornaments, and funny puppet shows. It also has a counterpart CD, Holiday Classics (later re-named Baby Santa and a counterpart book Baby Santa's Christmas Joy including a shortend version of the Holiday Classics CD). Baby Santa's Christmas Joy was later replaced with Baby Santa's Very Merry Christmas. It is released to universal panning and became Disney’s biggest box office disaster.

## Video Guide

### Opening

* Disney Fanfare, Debney: Walt Disney Pictures Logo (1985-1989; without the seventh flag) (replaced by the Pixar version of the Walt Disney Pictures Logo in 2004, the first current version of the Walt Disney Pictures Logo (2006-2011) in 2010, and another current Walt Disney Pictures Logo (2011-) in 2014 as well as the current fanfare composed by Mark Mancina)
* Flights of Fancy: Destination Earth flies across the screen (replaced by 8-1/2-Inch Lighted Waving Santa in Plane in 2004)
* Jingle Bells, Traditional (Short Version): Opening titles (different in 2004, 2010, 2014 & 2020)
* Morris Moose pops out of a Green Stocking and sings a note

### The Dreidel Song

* The Dreidel Song, Traditional: Baby Santa the Reindeer pops out of a box with some Silver Streamers (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Dancing Claus Couple (replaced by Snowmen #955109 & #955125 in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Santa closes Baby Santa back in the box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Penguin watches Tin Wind-Up Drumming Soldier (replaced by Morris Moose watching Woodsman Troll Nutcracker in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Deck the Halls, Traditional: Shelby hangs an ornament on the Metal Christmas Tree, Snow Gift Garland by Christopher Radko, Scandinavian Reindeer Ornament (replaced by Spun Glass Plane Ornament in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Elijah watches Snowflake Crystalite, Bard the Dragon rides a Wooden Christmas Rocking Horse, Snowman Ornament (replaced by Mosaic Ball in 2004, 2010 & 2014), 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

### Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

* Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, France: Walrus hangs a bow on the top of the Christmas tree, Baby Santa pops out of a box (redone in 2004), stock footage of kids playing in snow, Shelby spinning, stock footage of a boy making a snow angel, Santa closes Baby Santa back in his box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Sarika watches the Holiday Express (replaced by North Pole Animated Train with Track in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Joy to the World, Traditional: Disco Ball Ornament, polar bear, another polar bear, stock footage of girls dancing, Chris Mouse Tree Topper (replaced by Season Squeekings Ornament in 2004, 2010 & 2014), otter, girl dancing
* Tan Reindeer decorates a gingerbread man (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)

### The 12 Days of Christmas

* The 12 Days of Christmas, Traditional: Baby Santa pops out of box with Gold Streamers (redone in 2004), Set of 8 Spun Glass Ornaments: Partridge (replaced by Frost Chickadee Ornament in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Rudy goes back in box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* 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 (replaced by Skyler talking to Baby Santa while wearing Reindeer Headband with Fuzzy Snowflakes in the background), Sparkling Trees, Chubby Cheers Ornament (replaced by Purple Paradise in 2004), Sarika shaking Sparkling Pom Poms, United We Stand Ornament (replaced by Large Flat Snowflake in 2004, 2010 & 2014), dogs
* Loading the Sleigh

### Oshogatsu (The New Year)

* Oshogatsu (The New Year), Japan: Baby Santa pops out of a box, Japanese Mobile, Santa closes Baby Santa back in
* Misty Mouse finds Mice in Box Puppet and runs away
* German Dance No. 3 in C Major, K. 605, "Sleigh Ride", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Small Disco Ball Ornament, Snowflake Ornament, Star Reflector Ornament, Golden Scarlet Maple Leaf Ornament, emperor penguin, stock footage of kids sledding, reindeer flock, bird in snow, Kyle plays with Polar Bear puppet, Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops, Busy Bouncers: Yuletide Jump (replaced by Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Flights of Fancy: Santa Drops, Light-Up Christmas Tree
* Sierra and Aspen ride Stick Horseys

### Snowbird on the Ashbank

* Snowbird on the Ashbank, Appalachia: Baby Santa pops out of a box with Gold Streamers (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Dueling Banjo Snowmen (black background in 2000-2003 and white background in 2004), Santa closes Baby Santa back in his box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Elijah watches The Carousel (replaced by Sophia watching Square-O-Sel in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Traditional: rabbit, dog, Gold Windmill (replaced by Blue Windmill in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Maddison kisses her baby Macrae who is wearing a Mistletoe Headband, Aspen and Sierra rub noses, waving snowman, Milly the Cow puppet finds Cud the Cow in a box, dog
* Joyce hits bells (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)

### The Wexford Carol

* The Wexford Carol, Celtic: Baby Santa pops out of box with Silver Streamers (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Poinsettia Ornament (replaced by Glass Snowflake in 2004), Reindeer Ornament, ABC Blocks Ornament (replaced by 3 Blocks on a String in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Santa closes Baby Santa back into a box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Dillard's Dancing Bear (replaced by Bryn Brown Bear Puppet in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Trepak (Russian Dance), Tchaikovsky: Gabrielle, John, William, Shelby, Aspen and Sierra hop around (replaced by Candy Train Ornament in the first shot, The Rose in the second shot, in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Penguin (in a dual role) finds a Styrofoam snowman, Gabrielle, John, William, Shelby, and Aspen dance in a circle in a clockwise direction (replaced by Red White Swirl Ornament in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Walrus and Rudy dance, Misty and Katie Orosco, Megan in a box
* The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Tea (Chinese Dance), Tchaikovsky: Penguin Cone Puppet dancing in front of a bare winter tree set
* Holly Jolly Rocking Santa (replaced by Rockin' Rollers Santa Skier in 2004, 2010 & 2014)

### Oh, Hanukkah

* Oh, Hanukkah, Traditional: Baby Santa pops out of a box (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014), Christmas kaleidoscope patterns, Baby Santa is closed back in (redone in 2004, 2010 & 2014)
* Polar Bear finds himself in a pile of ornaments

### Closing

* Silent Night, Tradtional: Sierra catches snowflakes, emperor penguin and her baby, Snow Gift Garland, Jaelyn catches snowflakes, harp seal pup, Spiral Ornament, Santa shushes camera, Macrae plays with snowflakes, icicles, snow monkey in water, baby emperor penguin, adult harp seal goes to sleep, polar bear goes to sleep
* Wade Disney gives them "Brady Santa's Music Box" on both VHS & DVD and Jack Skellington congratulates him. Meanwhile, The Villain Council sees the Halloween Gang who despite being rude and disgusting brats has successfully spread misery on Earth. The Villain Council nevertheless look down on him, but consider him "adequate... forever", prompting joy to go down. The Ghost Council felt hatred for it and said, "Oh great," and must now save Christmas.
* Messiah, HWV 56, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel: Credit, Jaelyn, credit, Elijah, credit, Aspen and Sierra, credit, Kyle and wrapping paper, credit, William under snow (replaced by Baby Santa in 2004, 2010 & 2014), credit, Sarika watching Snowman Snowglobe (replaced by Ava watching Santa with Children Snowglobe in 2004, 2010 & 2014), credit, Maddison putting on socks, Shelby finds Beanie Babies: Fuzz, Megan laughing, credit (all different in 2020)
* John, Gabrielle, Aspen and Sierra pop out of a staged gift box and say *"Happy Holidays!"*

## Crew

 Producer
 Video Producers
Bill Weisbach
Clive Smith
Aaron Drake
 Puppeteer
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 (last appearance)
* Baby Santa the Reindeer (Host) (first appearance)
* Tan Reindeer (first appearance)
* Penguin (first appearance)
* Katie Orosco (third apperance)
* Walrus (first appearance)
* Misty Mouse (second appearance)
* Polar Bear (first appearance)
* Cud Cow (second appearance)

## Kids

### 2000-2003

* Aspen Clark (wearing a red dress over red white shirt with elves maroon farm overalls, candy cane striped sweatshirt with Santa hat/red and white stripe sweater)
* Sierra Clark (wearing a white sweater with green farm overalls/red and white stripe sweater, a red strawberry hat and a light blue shirt with blue farm overalls)
* Elijah Ellis (wearing a blue sweatshirt and beanie white sweatshirt and antlers)
* Shelby Gary (wearing a red dress over white shirt and red farm overalls)
* Megan de Guzman (wearing a red dress and a white sweatshirt)
* Macrae Long (wearing a white T-shirt, tan pants, and red onesie)
* Maddison Long (wearing a white sweatshirt and red pigtails and red shirt)
* John Margas (wearing a green sweatshirt and brown shorts)
* Gabrielle Margas (wearing a red dress over white shirt and red farm overalls)
* Sarika Mehta (wearing a red jacket and black dress)
* Kyle Mock (wearing a red and black and white sweater)
* Jaelyn Montgomery (wearing a red sweatshirt and red dress)
* William Stafford (wearing a red and white shirts)

### 2004

* Skyler Hutcheon (wearing a white shirt and red farm overalls)
* Sophia Squires (wearing a red shirt)
* Ava E. Roberts (wearing a red sweatshirt)

## Distribution

* Artisan Entertainment (2000)
* Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2002-2004)

## Trivia

* This is the only Christmas themed episode.
* This is the first video with toddlers.
* This is the first appearance of Rudy Reindeer, Penguin, Wavy Walrus, Tan Reindeer, and Polar Bear who never returned until Meet The Orchestra and Baby Noah (2009).
* In the first puppet show, when the tan reindeer finds a bare gingerbread man and gasps, Vincent's voice is heard instead. This is the clip used when he met 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.
* It is the first BE video since Baby Mozart to feature music from Mozart, including the Three German Dances composition in C major.
* In some foreign dubs of this video, the part where the kids pop out of the gift box and say *"Happy Holidays!"* was omitted.
	+ The 2003 release and some foreign dub versions also have the part with the Flights of Fancy zooming across the Warning Screen was omitted as well.
* This is the first video to have classical music by Handel.
* 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, since it begins on the first day of 1901 and ends on the last day of 2000.
* The penguin family footage in this episode was reused again in Baby Noah.
* The 2001 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, K605, "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.
* While it is the only Christmas themed video, this video was also released on the Feastday of All Saints, which falls on November 1st. This is the third video to be released on days the majority of the Catholic Church celebrates Mass.

## Discovery Cards

* Bells
* Icicle
* Ornament
* Present
* Reindeer
* Santa
* Snowball
* Snowflake
* Snowglobe
* Snowman
* Star
* Stocking
* Tree
* Wreath

## Songs

### Video Songs

1. Jingle Bells, Traditional (Short Version) (Opening Credits)
2. The Dreidel Song, Traditional (The Dreidel Song)
3. Deck the Halls, Traditional (The Dreidel Song)
4. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, France (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella)
5. Joy to the World, Traditional (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella)
6. The 12 Days of Christmas, Traditional (The 12 Days of Christmas)
7. Jingle Bells, Traditional (Long Version) (The Twelve Days of Christmas)
8. Oshogatsu (The New Year), Japan (Oshogatsu (The New Year))
9. German Dance No. 3 in C Major, K.605, "Sleigh Ride", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Oshogatsu (The New Year))
10. Snowbird on the Ashbank, Appalachia (Snowbird on the Ashbank)
11. We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Traditional (Snowbird on the Ashbank)
12. The Wexford Carol, Celtic (The Wexford Carol)
13. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Trepak (Russian Dance), Tchaikovsky (The Wexford Carol)
14. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Tea (Chinese Dance), Tchaikovsky (The Wexford Carol)
15. Oh, Hanukkah, Traditional (Oh, Hanukkah)
16. Silent Night, Traditional (Finale)
17. Messiah, HWV 56, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel (Closing Credits)

### Bonus Songs (Holiday Classics CD and Concert Hall with Holiday Music Festival and Holiday Concert for Little Ears)

1. Toy Symphony in C Major, K.63, 1st Movement, Leopold Mozart
2. Joy to the World (Reggae Style)
3. Jingle Bells (Samba Style)
4. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Germany
5. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (African Pop Style)
6. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky
7. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Coffee (Arabian Dance), Tchaikovsky
8. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Dance of the Reed Pipes, Tchaikovsky
9. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky

## Release

The film subsequently accompanied "*102 Dalmatians*" in theaters.

## Reception

### Box Office

"*Brady Santa's Music Box*" became a box office failure by grossing no money on the $85 million budget but the movie "*102 Dalmatians*" did not grossing $183,611,771 on the $85 million budget.

### Response

"*Baby Santa's Music Box*" has an approval rating of 0% on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on nine reviews, with an average rating of 0/10, a 0/100 on Critic's Choice, a 0 on Metacritic and a F on CinemaScore.