Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Year: 1997

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: Andrew Knight

FamilyFantasyAnimationFairy-tale fantasy and enchanted magicHoliday joy and heartwarming Christmas

The enchanting spirit of Disney’s beloved tale carries on as Belle discovers that the Beast secretly despises Christmas. Determined to lift his gloom, she rallies the castle’s enchanted inhabitants, decorates the halls with festive magic, and gently persuades him to embrace the holiday’s joy.

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1

Castle Christmas party opens

Several months after the Prince was restored to human form, the castle hosts a Christmas party that fills the village with cheer. Lumière and Cogsworth argue over who truly saved that Christmas, creating a playful, lore-filled moment. Mrs. Potts steps in to recount the tale for the villagers, setting the stage for what follows.

Castle, during the Christmas party (months after the Prince's return) Castle hall
2

Beast's Christmas mood

A few weeks after the Beast saved Belle from the wolves, Belle and the castle staff prepare for Christmas with anticipation. The Beast remains dour because Christmas marks the time when the spell took effect, making him doubt the holiday's joy. His mood contrasts with the villagers' festive spirit.

A few weeks after the wolves incident Castle courtyard
3

Belle teaches the Beast to skate

After a chance encounter in the courtyard, Belle teaches the Beast how to skate. The lesson brings them closer as they glide on the ice, even as Forte and Fife observe from the West Wing. Forte's fascination with the Beast's emotions begins to tilt toward manipulation.

During the lead-up to Christmas Castle courtyard
4

Forte plots sabotage

Forte, now the castle's music conductor transformed into a pipe organ, convinces Fife to sabotage Belle and the Beast's budding friendship. He promises Fife a solo to win his loyalty, and they begin conspiring while watching from the West Wing.

After the skating encounter West Wing
5

Tree hunt and a risky detour

Belle agrees to fetch a larger Christmas tree to please the Beast, knowing it means leaving castle premises. Angelique, now an Angel ornament, helps, while Chip joins the effort. Forte lures Belle and Chip toward his room, suggesting a shortcut that would take them into the Black Forest.

During Christmas preparations Castle grounds / Black Forest
6

Deception sparks the Beast's fury

Forte lies to the Beast, claiming Belle has abandoned him and stoking his anger. In a fit of rage, the Beast destroys the castle dining-room decorations and storms off to find Belle.

Moments after Belle's departure Castle dining room
7

Tree chosen, but danger follows

Belle and Chip reach the Black Forest and find a promising tree, with Fife in pursuit. The pursuit leads to a brush with danger when Fife accidentally startles Philippe, triggering a chain reaction that causes Belle to fall through ice and nearly drown.

During the tree search Black Forest
8

Beast rescues Belle and sets a punishment

The Beast dives through danger to save Belle from the freezing water, but he confines her to her room as punishment for leaving the castle premises without permission. The act strains their growing bond and deepens Belle's resolve.

Immediately after the rescue Castle, Belle's room
9

Belle's storybook and the rose temptation

While Belle is comforted by the servants and Fife, Forte tempts the Beast to destroy the cherished rose after a petal falls on the storybook Belle made for him. The moment tests whether love can truly bloom under threat.

After Belle's confinement Castle
10

Beast chooses Christmas

Reading Belle's storybook helps the Beast realize she wants him to be happy, and he resolves to celebrate Christmas instead of destroying it. The mood shifts toward hope and reconciliation.

After the storybook read Castle
11

Climax: Forte's plan and the battle of music

Forte tries to annihilate the castle with his ominous music, insisting that love cannot survive if they are dead. Fife attempts to stop him, but Forte reveals his power comes from his keyboard. The Beast separates the keyboard from Forte and shatters it, breaking Forte's control.

Climax Castle
12

Restoration and Christmas celebration

With Forte dead and the castle repaired, the Beast pardons Fife and Christmas is celebrated anew. Mrs. Potts reveals that Belle saved Christmas, and Fife takes the baton as the new music conductor, leading the orchestra for the closing celebration. Belle and the Prince share a balcony moment, with the Prince presenting a rose to her as a final gift.

End of story Castle / Court

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 12:17

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