The secrets behind your favorite Christmas movie classics | CNN

Unusual props, hidden talents and musical mayhem make holiday staples like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' even more fun to watch.

Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it’s an animated classic from yesteryear or a more modern take on holiday cheer. Get to know some of the fascinating stories behind the stories, so you can watch your old favorites with fresh eyes.

In a behind-the-scenes special about the film, animators explain that every sound and facial expression Jack made required a different head that could be popped on and off of the character’s puppet body.

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