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[[caption-width-right:350:''The love we found, the love we found, we carry with us so we're never quite alone…'']]
* The opening of the film sees a dedication to the memory of Creator/JimHenson and Muppeteer Richard Hunt.
* During the first song, the other characters sincerely wonder if Scrooge only acts mean because he's secretly lonely and sad, and if there's a good person in there who just needs a chance to show himself. They brush the idea off when he coldly ignores them, but still, it's a surprising display of compassion towards someone who, at that point, has done basically nothing to deserve it. And in the end, they were right--Scrooge ''is'' capable of being a really good person!
* Fred invites his uncle to spend Christmas with him and his wife. When Scrooge refuses, Fred leaves a wreath for decoration, gives some coin to Beaker and Honeydew collecting charity money, and says the invitation is open. While this version of Fred may be [[AdaptationalJerkass a bit more harsh and sarcastic]], he still has a good heart.
* Fred saying, "Christmas is a loving, honest, and charitable time. And though it's never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that Christmas has done me good, and will do me good, and I say, 'God bless it!'" And then the rat bookkeepers cheer.
* Scrooge [[PetTheDog allowing Kermit and the bookkeepers to have Christmas off]] after Kermit reasons with him. It's a tiny hint that Scrooge isn't so heartless as he appears.
* Right after the awkward moment where Rizzo produces a bag of jelly beans he thought he'd lost, [[{{RuleOfCute}} he quickly leans in and kisses Gonzo's nose.]]
** When Gonzo gets thrown off a carriage and knocked unconscious, Rizzo is so immediately and desperately concerned that he forgets he's supposed to be referring to him as Charles Dickens and just calls him Gonzo.
* A cut verse from [[VillainSong "Marley and Marley"]] actually manages to be this on some level--it can easily be read as the brothers sincerely telling their friend that it's not too late for him to redeem himself and be saved from the fate they suffered, which really hammers home how, as in the source material, this was likely their first and ''only'' true act of selflessness. Even better, it's on the soundtrack and on certain prints of the film:
-->We're Marley and Marley\\
And now it's time to part\\
To go back [[{{Hell}} where they keep our kind]]\\
The wretched and the heartless\\
The news we've shared has got you scared\\
We're glad that we got through\\
So make amends\\
And make some friends\\
''The future's up to you!''
* Towards the end of "Marley and Marley", their chains start dragging them back down, and they're visibly struggling against them to warn Scrooge as long as they can. Just goes to show how much they want Scrooge to avoid sharing their fate.
-->'''Jacob:''' Without these visits, you cannot hope to avoid the path ''we'' tread!
* Scrooge is terrified of the ghosts, and who could blame him for the way the Marleys appeared in chains? Then the Ghost of Christmas Past comes, and he says with wonder, "[[WouldntHurtAChild You are a child]]." Christmas Past is not exactly nice, but they ease Scrooge's worries about the visitations. What's more, they promise Scrooge that they will keep him from falling when taking him into the past.
* Despite himself, Scrooge is awed to be flying through London before dawn. He has a look of wonder as it is happening, seeing the city from a new perspective.
* Gonzo uses a grappling hook to latch onto a flying Scrooge. The HilariousOuttakes show that he accidentally hit himself in the head with the hook; Rizzo breaks character and calls for a medic.
* When Scrooge first arrives in the past and recognizes his old school and classmates, he ''lights up'', especially when he sees his childhood best friend. You can just see the cynicism falling away.
* Michael Caine's delivery of this line, chuckling with affection and reverence despite their vastly different management styles:
-->'''Scrooge:''' What an employer he was! *chuckles* As hard and as ruthless as a rose petal!
** As further example of Caine's commitment, his delivery of, "it's Fozziwig's rubber chicken factory!" It's a patently ridiculous line for any actor, and yet the way Scrooge says it is one of delighted, sincere nostalgia -- he hasn't thought in years about the good times he spent here, but he's never truly forgotten them.
* Fozziwig is also a NiceGuy. When Young Scrooge worries about the party expenses, his boss tells him they're all off the clock and he should enjoy himself.
* Young Scrooge getting DistractedByTheSexy when he first meets Belle. It's pretty much the first time we really get to see him as a normal guy, rather than being cold and aloof. Fozziwig is revealed to be a ShipperOnDeck, saying he was waiting to introduce them.
* While "The Love Is Gone" is an utter TearJerker of a moment, there's something to be said about the fact that Scrooge has long known that he made a big mistake in losing Belle. He did love her, and as an old man, he has a clear longing for her.
* Ghost of Christmas Present appears with lights and a feast. He reveals himself to be absentminded, and makes Scrooge laugh with his jokes. Scrooge in turn starts quipping, and relaxes around him.
* There's also the exchange where Scrooge confesses to having never understood Christmas. Present assures him that he will "before this day is done."
* The entire "It Feels Like Christmas" song can give anyone the warm fuzzies. Even if you're not a Christmas person, you can't help but feel like singing along. Scrooge becomes a DefrostingIceKing as he witnesses the events and joy.
** There's a moment during that song which is sweet and a bit funny, where the Ghost does a little dance and Scrooge imitates him. He's so stiff but Scrooge is trying hard to understand.
** Also Scrooge peeking in on Christmas Present and the mice celebrating Christmas. He can't help but smile at their sincerity as they sing.
** Actually, the Ghost himself is probably a walking heartwarming moment. The Ghost of Christmas Past doesn't show sympathy for Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is outright menacing. By contrast, this one is chuckling almost all the time he's around Scrooge. He really embodies the joy and brotherliness of Christmas, viewing Scrooge more a man who's gone astray, gently correcting him most of the time, and passing him off to the next ghost with an encouraging 'Go forth and know him better, man!' All of this can be attributed to Jerry Nelson's brilliant voice and puppeteering performance.
*** Not only that, the way the Ghost says it seems like he's also saying 'Go forth and know him, better man.' He was hinting that Scrooge had ''already'' become a better man, even as he's essentially saying a variation of his first sentence to Scrooge.
*** It's also heartwarming that for as frightening as Yet-To-Come appears, Present respects him and his purpose and encourages Scrooge to follow him.
*** The extent to which Present, by Scrooge's own admission, changes him. Something about Present's warmth and guidance just talks to Scrooge, visibly defrosting him before our eyes. As Scrooge himself puts it, he genuinely "had no idea" how wonderful Christmas was and how good being good felt.
* Bob and Emily discussing Tiny Tim's behavior at church, leading to this line:
-->'''Bob Cratchit/Kermit:''' He told me that he hoped the people saw him in church because it might be pleasant for them to remember upon Christmas Day, [[GodIsGood who made lame beggars walk and blind men see.]]
* Bob and Tiny Tim doing their [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIX2OUETAfY "Christmas Scat."]] As Dickens put it in the book, the Cratchits may not have been handsome or well-dressed, but they were ''happy.''
* Scrooge isn't even mad that Bob's wife is insulting him. Instead, he's taking in the scene's joy and feeling guilty for underpaying Bob.
* Even though they are just playing characters for the movie, it is sort of sweet to see Kermit and Piggy HappilyMarried, with children.
** When Bob gets home, his children all shriek "DADDY!" and GroupHug him, knocking the poor frog right over! It's utterly adorable. He also doesn't mind, just groaning a little and accepting Emily's smooches.
** Also the fact that Emily Cratchit is devoted to her husband [[ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend to the point where she threatens Scrooge with physical violence when it looks like he's come to their home to berate Bob.]]
* "Bless Us All". The ''entire song''. It's one of the best representations of the Crachit family ever done.
* "Spirit... tell me if Tiny Tim will live." Scrooge has only known the kid for five minutes and has no idea of the BadFuture yet, but upon seeing how sick Bob's youngest is, he's immediately concerned and just wants to know if he'll be okay. When the Ghost of Christmas Present says that he sees an empty chair in the future, Scrooge's face falls, and he looks [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone intensely remorseful]] at the realization of how Bob's poverty--and by extension, Scrooge's own greed--will devastate his family, and rob a young boy of his life.
* Something about the way Scrooge greets the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come is surprisingly moving. He fully admits he's afraid--and really, who could blame him?--but also says, with complete conviction and sincerity, that he's ready to see whatever it is the spirit needs to show him, and that he's grateful to learn whatever it has to teach him.
* It's subtle, but the Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come is shown wrapping an arm around Scrooge several times whilst guiding him through the future, making him come off as slightly more friendly than usual. [[FridgeBrilliance It makes a fair bit of sense though]], given that despite his frightening appearance, he's ultimately there to ''help'' Scrooge.
* Even in the sad BadFuture with the mourning Cratchits, Bettina and Belinda go to their mother when they see she's crying and try to comfort her. The kids also hug their dad when he comes home, even if they're not tackling him.
* Some versions of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come go all NightmareFuel on Scrooge, with the Mickey Mouse version straight up knocking him into his grave. That doesn't happen here; the ghost gently but firmly gestures for Scrooge to go to his grave, and lets the man hug him while crying.
* Mixed with a TearJerker, but Scrooge's declaration when he slowly realizes the hated dead man in the future is him, resolving to be better and change this awful fate, and create a better future not only for himself, but for everyone. Just before he reads the name on the gravestone, he asks the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come if the future can be changed, and then, when he gets no answer, declares that it can, and it ''will'', sobbing, "A life ''can'' be made right!" It's a moment that just screams HeroicResolve, and shows just how much Scrooge has changed. For most men, this would be the DespairEventHorizon. For Scrooge, it's his rebirth.
-->'''Scrooge:''' [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Why would you show me this if I am past all hope?]]
* After Scrooge's conversion, he heads out "to wish Merry Christmas to all the world" and runs into Dr. Honeydew and Beaker (the charity collectors). He asks them to put him down for a very large amount, saying that "a great many back-payments are included." In gratitude, Beaker slips his scarf off and gives it to Scrooge, who is driven almost to tears and laughter by his first Christmas present in no doubt a ''very'' long time. Up to this point, his attitude toward his own redemption has focused entirely (and quite naturally) on ''giving'', with no thought to ''receiving''. It's like this was the first moment he truly caught on to how love is supposed to be shared.
-->'''Scrooge:''' A gift...? A gift for ''me''?
** It's also important to note that until then, all Scrooge wore were muted colors and grey. The red scarf was a SplashOfColor for Scrooge.
** It's also heartwarming due to the fact that Beaker apparently flipped off Scrooge the last time he saw him. Now that he sees a changed man, giving him the scarf was the least he could do.
** Quoth Website/YouTube user Michael Townley commenting on a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpb9EbmvM5M&index=13&list=PLEa0avMb_W_JKtxTBVTtV-r1JPxniKLg- YouTube video of Scrooge thanking Beaker for the scarf, leading into "Thankful Heart"]]:
--->''It's ridiculous, but I actually feel emotional when Scrooge is given the scarf. It means so much to him, just that one little gift. Michael Caine is brilliant in this.''
** Then, after the shock of it wears off, Scrooge gets overtaken with joy been given this first Christmas gift in a long time, and by someone who is essentially a total stranger.
--->'''Scrooge:''' Thank you... Thank you! ''Fifty times!''
** To top it all off, Bunsen gives Beaker a proud little pat on the shoulder.
* The whole "Thankful Heart" number. Scrooge marching merrily through the streets and singing cheerily; even though Creator/MichaelCaine does not have a brilliant singing voice, his enthusiasm makes you forget.
* In the opening number "Scrooge", as Scrooge is walking through the streets - he walks past a mouse who says "please sir, I want some cheese" and ignores her. During the "With A Thankful Heart" number, he can be seen giving the same mouse a block of cheese. D'awwwww.
* Clara's reaction to Scrooge giving her and Fred the Christmas presents. She's just so happy that he's there, and her surprised smile just sets the whole thing up brilliantly. Doubles as a CMOF for Fred's face. You see them later at the Crachits' Christmas dinner, showing Scrooge and Fred are mending ties.
* Scrooge remembering his childhood teacher (Sam the Eagle) and old employer (Fozzie Bear) during the climax and stopping by to give them gifts. Fozziwig's happy reaction at Scrooge's arrival is adorable.
* Gonzo narrates the ending and Rizzo asks him, "but what about... Tiny Tim?", obviously worried. He is ''elated'' when Gonzo tells him Tiny Tim did not die! It's a very small but uplifting moment.
-->'''Gonzo (Dickens):''' And Tiny Tim... who did NOT die! \\
'''Rizzo:''' (''elated'') Aww, isn't that swell!
** Another thing that makes the moment sweet is the fact that when Gonzo says this, he looks directly at the camera and says it very clearly. It's like he wanted to make absolutely sure that any children in the audience knew Tiny Tim would be okay. Awww...
* "The Love We Found". It's just so adorable and heart-warming.
** From the soundtrack version we have these lines from Scrooge as the intro:
---> ''Well, I've met someone who touched my soul\\
And made me feel brand new\\
There's a part of me, a place inside\\
That now belongs to you.''
** As well as it is a more uplifting reprise of what is arguably the biggest tear-jerker song of the Film too (even if said song is cut in most versions).
** As the camera begins zooming out during the song, there's a brief moment where Scrooge and Fred smile warmly at each other, just as any family would on Christmas.
** Just the sheer number of people in attendance at the Cratchit family dinner is heartwarming. It's like everyone came back for a curtain call. Even Mr. Applegate, who Scrooge literally threw out of his office, and Old Joe, who delighted in looting Scrooge's home in his possible future, are there.
--->'''Scrooge:''' Bob Cratchit, would you and your family care to join us for a little turkey dinner on this fine Christmas day? \\
(''The Cratchit family gasp with awe.'') \\
'''Scrooge:''' Merry Christmas. (''unveils every single person and muppet coming in to attend the Cratchit dinner, with a big turkey.'')
* Rizzo praises him for telling the story well. Gonzo's advice to read the book also comes off as sincere and heartwarming.
* The end credits then play a TriumphantReprise of "It Feels like Christmas," with the Ghost of Christmas Present coming back for an encore. He laughs and wishes everyone Merry Christmas.

!!Behind The Scenes:
* Steve Whitmire said that he was very nervous about taking over as Kermit. The night before he began production, he had a dream that he met Jim Henson in a hotel lobby. He told Jim his fears and Jim assured him that he'd do just fine.
* Creator/MichaelCaine went on record saying he had a blast making the film (which he joined on so his [[SoMyKidsCanWatch young daughter could see him in a movie]]) and considers Scrooge one of his favorite roles.
* This review from the BBC explaining why it's become such a holiday classic:
-->"There have been countless variants of Dickens' yuletide redemption story, including versions starring [[WesternAnimation/MickeysChristmasCarol Mickey Mouse]], WesternAnimation/TheJetsons and [[WesternAnimation/MrMagoosChristmasCarol Mr. Magoo]]. But the greatest of these by far is ''The Muppet Christmas Carol''. Having Jim Henson's famous felt creations anchor the film automatically punches up the fantastical elements of Dickens' narrative – after all, this is a story of ghosts, magic, and time travel. But it is Michael Caine's performance that makes it, and he acts opposite the Muppets as if they are flesh and blood. The seriousness with which he invests his performance makes it an explosion of emotion, a deeply felt interpretation of Dickens' story rather than a parody of it – showing that the smartest way to renew a classic isn't always with irony, but sincerity."
* In one of the outtakes, after Bunsen flubs a line, Beaker playfully tickles him.
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