Curiosidades

Released on December 6, 1941. The next day, most of the life depicted here would change dramatically with the advent of war in the US.

The third Tom and Jerry cartoon released into theaters.

The last pre-world war II Tom and Jerry short.

As this film was made before the US' entry into WW2, the background and general holiday decorations and gifts reflect a pre-war opulence. This would be toned down during wartime cartoons, as manufacturing, and electricity use, would be given over to the war effort.

Tom looks and sounds like a real cat in the cartoons of this era, right down to his handsome plump paws.