Jules Bass (September 16, 1935 - October 25, 2022) was an American director, producer, composer, and author, best known for the stop-motion holiday classics he created with partner Arthur Rankin, Jr.
12 days before Christmas, Satan rises from Hell and brings eternal darkness around the world. Before Jesus Christ makes his third arrival, Santa Claus calls upon a large roster of Christmas movie icons to help save the world and bring Christmas cheer to everyone in need.