At the end of December, the season can feel less like a celebration and more like a rat race through consumer culture and obligation. When that happens, I like to suggest something radical in its simplicity: slow down. With this Studio Ghibli holiday guide, I’m sharing what I fallback to when looking for a way to make a full stop, destress and treat the break as it’s originally intended.
Christmas holds deep meaning for those who choose to observe its traditions. New Year’s Day carries its own rhythms and expectations as well. Still, neither should feel like a duty checked off a list. It helps to arrive to a family gathering, party or random get-together with the right intentions rather than rushing from one obligation to the next.
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With Yuletide here, we at Otaku no Culture wish everyone a very happy holiday! Instead of going ice fishing, we’ll be taking a slightly longer break for a much needed R&R.
Before the 21st century, not many animated yuletide themed works were made. Even in the theatrical front, there was lots of live-action material, but when all I craved were 
Thankfully, the animation medium has been kind in terms of how often Charles Dicken’s holiday classic has been reinterpreted. There isn’t that many when compared to how many times it’s been remade in live-action! By my estimate, out of the many versions that’s out there, I have a list of my twelve favourite animated Christmas Carol adaptations to enjoy every year. I have even included television specials. To be current, I considered Netflix’s animated release, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, and unfortunately have to say this merry 