@genplant29 said:

Murky public domain copies of this delightful, imaginative, endearing vintage cartoon short have been rampant on budget videotapes and DVDs, as well as on the internet, for decades.

Happily, the film (which I've long loved) has now been beautifully restored, and the refreshed print looks fantastic!

Here it is. [FYI: Grampy makes his appearance beginning at 2:48.] Enjoy.

Wikipedia article: Christmas Comes But Once a Year

I watch it every year.

The restored version is really beautiful with so much detail, although I prefer the darker, warmer colours in the original. As far as I can see only the opening titles and the 'Paramount' image at the end are a bit different.

Here is the original version and a restoration comparison.

... A Classic Max Fleischer Christmas Cartoon Gets An Awesome Restoration - article

@genplant29 said:

Murky public domain copies of this delightful, imaginative, endearing vintage cartoon short have been rampant on budget videotapes and DVDs, as well as on the internet, for decades.

Happily, the film (which I've long loved) has now been beautifully restored, and the refreshed print looks fantastic!

Here it is. [FYI: Grampy makes his appearance beginning at 2:48.] Enjoy.

Wikipedia article: Christmas Comes But Once a Year

Hey! I was going to leave that on Christmas morning (as part of my 12 Days of Christmas threads). Oh well, I guess I'll have to find something else. 😞