The Wish That Changed Christmas

In this brief cartoon Christmas special, a young orphan girl wants a family for Christmas. She's alone and traveling, which is scary for any youngster, but when she gets off the bus at the wrong stop, she feels even more alone and scared. She wanders around in a strange city, hoping to find a family in time for Christmas.

Although I watched this "Holly and Ivy" cartoon year after year as a kid, it was never my favorite. Perhaps it was my sensitive nature, but I was always scared for her. What if she got kidnapped or injured? And I also found the main plot point confusing. Why would she continually seek a grandmother rather than a mother? It seemed a little odd that she'd look into people's windows as they enjoyed Christmas preparations, trying to find an old lady who might want to take her in. However, if you think the plot sounds charming and heartwarming, you can give it a shot. It's only a half-hour, so it won't take up too much of your time if you don't end up liking it.