"The Year Without a Santa Claus" is a classic holiday television special that first aired in 1974. The story follows Santa Claus as he decides to take a year off from delivering presents due to feeling unappreciated. This decision causes concern among the elves and Mrs. Claus, who want to show Santa that he is still loved. To save Christmas, two of Santa's elves, Jingle and Jangle, embark on a mission to prove that Santa is still needed. They visit Heat Miser and Snow Miser, two brothers who control the weather, to help bring back the Christmas spirit and ensure Santa's return.