00x02 - Madeline's Christmas

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In an old house in paris
that was covered with vines...

Lived 12 little girls
in 2 straight lines.

They left the house
at half past 9:00...

In snow...

And shine.

The smallest one
was madeline.

♪ If you believe
you must be big ♪

♪ In order to be tough ♪

♪ Then you should
get to know me ♪

♪ I'll teach you
other stuff ♪

♪ If you believe
you must be big ♪

♪ In order to be tough ♪

♪ Then you should
get to know her ♪

♪ She'll teach you
other stuff ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ And though
I'm very small ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ And inside, I'm tall ♪

♪ She may be teeny-tiny,
diminutive, petite ♪

♪ But that has never
stopped her ♪

♪ From being pretty neat ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ I'm not
some little twig ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ And inside, I'm big ♪

♪ Dum de dum de dum ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ I'm not afraid at all ♪

♪ I'm madeline,
I'm madeline ♪

♪ I'm bravest of all ♪

♪ Dum de dum de dum ♪

♪ She's madeline,
she's madeline ♪

♪ We hope you
have it straight ♪

♪ She's madeline,
she's madeline ♪

♪ And inside ♪

♪ She's ♪

♪ Dum de dum de dum ♪

♪ Great ♪

The girls were due home
at a quarter to 3:00.

But they stopped and greeted
their dear friend marie.

Bonjour,
madame marie.

Bonjour,
mes enfants.

Madame marie,

We have brought
these croissants for you.

Ah, mes petite
jeune filles.

You never forget
your poor friend,

Even at christmas.

Of course not,
marie.

But I am afraid they
are no longer hot.

But you are wrong.

Your love
has made them warm.

Ah!
Ah!

Ah!
Ah!

And what will
you little girls do
for the holiday?

We are going home
to see our families!

Yay!
Yay!

C'est bon! C'est bon!

The most happy christmas
to you.

[Ah-ah-achoo!]

Oh, my!
God bless you, little one.

[Girls talking at once]

The girls' hearts
were filled with
love and good cheer

Becauase christmas time
was almost here.

They kept very busy
with wrapping and baking,

Fine presents for parents
and cakes they were making.

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ By train, by bus, by car ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ We're traveling,
oh, so far ♪

♪ I baked some cookies
for my maman ♪

♪ She loves to eat them all ♪

♪ I made this stocking
for my brother ♪

♪ I sewed his name,
it's paul ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ By train, by bus, by car ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ We're traveling, oh, so far ♪

♪ I made this sweater
for grand-maman ♪

♪ Her favorite color
is blue ♪

♪ And I made this picture
for my papa ♪

♪ The best I ever drew ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ To be with those we love ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ Who forgot a glove? ♪

♪ We're going home
for the holidays ♪

♪ We're happy as can be ♪

♪ 'Cause there's no other time
like the holidays ♪

♪ To be with family ♪

Then it came time
to break their bread...

We love our bread,
we love our butter,

But most of all,
we love each other.

And brush their teeth...

And go to bed.

[Wind blowing]

[Achoo!]

The next morning came
with a chilly, cold light,

But the house remained quiet.
No, that wasn't right.

'Twas the day
before christmas in
that very old house,

But not a creature
was stirring...

Not even the mouse.

For like everyone else
in that house,
which was old,

The mouse was in bed
with a miserable cold.

[Achoo!]

But not our brave
little madeline.

She was up and about
and feeling just fine.

[Achoo!]
Oh!

Oh!
[Achoo!]

She brought hot-water bottles
to those that were ill,

Warm blankets,
crisp crackers, some tea,

And a pill.

Merci,
madeline.
Merci,
madeline.

It is not fair. Why is it
we are ill and madeline is not?

[Achoo]

Oh, chloe,
if madeline gets sick
she will not be able to -

[Achoo!]
Bring us tea.

Oui! Oui!
[Sneezing]

Oh, chloe,
could you pass me
a handkerchief?

I have used them
all up, nicole.

I will just have
to ask madeline.

[Weakly]
oh, madeline!

Madeline!

[Ring ring]

Oh, madeline!

More handkerchiefs,
s'il vous plait.

Of course, nicole.

Oh, madeline!

Madeline!

Could you bring me
some warm milk,
s'il vous plait?

Oui, oui, danielle.

Oh, madeline,
could you bring
some for me, too?

In a minute, chloe.

[Panting]

Oh, mon dieu!
Not miss clavel, too!

[Ring ring]

Soon, it was time
to get on the road,

But the girls were too ill.
And besides, it had snowed.

We are ill.

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

[Crying]

We cannot go home.

Do not worry,
nicole.

It will
be all right.

What shall we do?

I will ask miss clavel.

Oh, miss clavel,

Now you
are ill, too.

[Cough cough]

Oh, oui, ma petite.

I think it is time
to call dr. Cohn.

So miss clavel
reached for the phone,

And then she dialed
dr. Cohn.

But all she heard was...

[Achoo! Achoo!]

Yes, dr. Cohn
had a bad cold, too.

We will just
have to celebrate
christmas in bed.

[Achoo!]

And that is all we can do.

Poor mama. She will
not have cookies.

Or paul his stocking.

And grandmama
will be so cold

Without her
sweater

[Sneezing and coughing]

[Ring ring]

There was snow blowing outside,
and girls sneezing within--

Not a good way
for the holidays to begin.

♪ Visions of sugarplums
dance in our heads ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ We would like to be somewhere
besides in our beds ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ Fever and the shivers ♪

♪ A headache and a cough ♪

♪ A runny nose
and frozen toes ♪

♪ Our christmas trip is off ♪

♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ When you have a sore throat,
it's hard to be jolly ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ Fever and congestion ♪

♪ A headache and a cough ♪

♪ A runny nose
and frozen toes ♪

♪ Our christmas trip is off ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ A hanky and some chicken soup
is all I want today ♪

[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]
[Achoo!]

♪ Fever and the shivers ♪

♪ A headache and a cough ♪

♪ A runny nose
and frozen toes ♪

♪ Our christmas trip is off ♪

♪ A runny nose
and frozen toes ♪

♪ Our christmas trip is off ♪

But, madeline,
you are not sick.

You could travel home
if you like.

I can?

I can travel home?

But I cannot leave all
of you here like this.

With even miss clavel in bed,
who will take care of you?

Oh, madeline?

Oui, chloe?

As long as you
are staying,

Could you get me
some hot tea?

Certainement, chloe.

Upstairs and down
went poor madeline,

Trying so hard to make
all her friends fine.

Radio:
what a terrible snowstorm.

For the first time
in many, many years,

All of paris covered
with snow, snow, snow!

And more is falling.

We have heard
of a white christmas,
but this is ridiculous.

We hope santa claus can
get through the storm.

Suddenly came a knock
that made madeline pause.

Could it perhaps
be santa claus?

But no.
Who did madeline see?

It was her dear friend
madame marie.

Bonsoir,
madame marie.

What brings you
here on this snowy
christmas eve?

I could not get home
through the storm.

I was hoping
you little girls

Could spare a warm bed
and cup of tea?

Ah, oui.

Just wait in the kitchen,
madame marie.

Of course, I must ask
miss clavel.

And please don't mind
the mess.

And miss clavel
said it was all right

For madame marie to stay
and spend the night.

Oh, madame marie,
you can stay!
You can stay!

But how?
It was a mess in here!

What happened?

[Owl hooting]

So, petite madeline,

Everyone is ill
except you?

Oui, madame marie.

How did you know?

It is so terrible.

Everyone is so sick,
and it is so snowy,
and i--

Ah, ma cherie madeline,

You have love
in your heart.

That is what is important.

But I am so tired,

And we made
all these lovely
presents,

And everyone is
so disappointed.

And...

Ah, little madeline,
it is christmas.

Have faith.

All will be well.

In the morning,

Marie opened a cookbook
and said,

"We will make something
for all those in bed."

A pinch of this,
a teaspoon of that.

I think there
is too much this

And not enough that.

Ah, oui.

We still need to add
a little something.

Why, it is perfect.

But of course.

I added love.

They made a special porridge
served on a big tray,

And voila! Breakfast in bed
on that cold christmas day.

[Achoo! Achoo!]

Mmm. This is
the best porridge I ever ate.

It has made me
feel much better.

And me, as well.

And me, as well.

Miss clavel!

It is a special treat
for a special day.

Like a cake
on my birthday?

Oh, well, something
like that, cherie.

Does that mean we can
make a wish on our porridge?

Oh, wishes
are for babies.

Oh, no, chloe.

Wishes are
for everyone,

Especially
at christmas.

What do you mean?

Yes, do explain.

Please,
madame marie.

You must never
give up on wishes.

Never give up
on wishes?

Never ever!

♪ When we are very little ♪

♪ We learn
to read and write ♪

♪ We learn to tie our laces ♪

♪ And we learn not to fight ♪

♪ But there is
something else to learn ♪

♪ Something, oh, so nice ♪

♪ Something I will teach you ♪

♪ So come, take my advice ♪

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ When you are sad or blue ♪

♪ Wish a wish
right from your heart ♪

♪ And it just might come true ♪

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ Wish for the moon or sky ♪

♪ A wish is a dream
that's wide-awake ♪

♪ Now come, give it a try ♪

But how do I
wish a wish?

Ah, ma cherie chloe,
it is so easy.

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ Wish only for the best ♪

♪ Just close your eyes,
open your heart ♪

♪ Now you can do the rest ♪

Oh, little girls,

It works
even with the eyes open.

It is the heart that counts.

See? I told you so.

[Laughter]

♪ When we are very little ♪

♪ We learn wrong from right ♪

♪ We learn
to eat our breakfast ♪

♪ And to try
with all our might ♪

♪ But there was
something else to learn ♪

♪ Something I will share ♪

♪ Something
you can do for you ♪

♪ To show yourself
you care ♪

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ When you are down and out ♪

♪ Wish a wish
to make you smile ♪

♪ That's what
it's all about ♪

♪ Never give up ♪

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ Wish for the sun or sea ♪

♪ A wish is a treasure
in your heart ♪

♪ A wish can set you free ♪

You mean, we should
feel the wish inside?

That is right.

Close your eyes.
Open your heart.

Make one now.

♪ Never give up on wishes ♪

♪ When you are sad or blue ♪

♪ They're always
quite delicious ♪

♪ And they really do come true ♪

♪ Wish one now ♪

Suddenly, a knock on the door
made the girls pause.

Could this, perhaps,
be santa claus?

Who could have come
through the wind and the snow?

Let us see who it is.

Miss clavel
threw wide the door

To find mamans, papas,
a long, long line,

Smiling smiles
that were so wide.

She said,
"please, come inside."

The girls could not
believe their eyes.

What a day.
What a surprise.

There were toys
and games and more--

Hugs and kisses,
fun galore.

And the girls all laughed
with merry glee

As they trimmed
a large green christmas tree.

We have presents
for you, too!

A sweater!

And some cookies!

A stocking!

And this picture
and a wish.

A wish?
A wish?

Oui, oui!
I wish to know how
could you get here

Through this
terrible snow?

Oui! Oui!

The radio said
it was impossible.

Did you feel
our wishes?

Your wishes?

After all
was done and said,

It was time for them
to break their bread.

We love our bread,
we love our butter,

But most of all,

We love each other.

♪ We're staying in
for the holidays ♪

♪ And those we love are near ♪

♪ We're staying in
for the holidays ♪

♪ We wished,
and now they're here ♪

♪ We're staying in
for the holidays ♪

♪ We're happy as can be ♪

♪ 'Cause there's no other time
like the holidays ♪

♪ To be with family ♪

One moment,
s'il vous plait.

Where is marie?

Oui! Oui!
Ou est marie?

Marie!

Marie!

Marie, where are you?

The girls looked high.
The girls looked low.

The girls looked up and down,

Room to room and everywhere,

But marie could not be found.

Now, children, madame marie
has had a very long day.

The storm has passed.

I am sure she has
gone home and to bed,

Which is what
you should do now.

Now, little girls, let us
go and brush our teeth.

[Blowing]

Merry christmas,
madame marie.

They turned off the lights
and closed the door,

And that's all there is.

There isn't any more.