Kwanzaa in cartoons
by A look at celebrations of Kwanzaa in cartoons, from Disney Channel’s “The Proud Family” to PBS Kids’ long-running series “Arthur.”
Tag: holidays
10 animated holiday specials featuring people of color
A list of holiday specials featuring people of color, from “Doc McStuffins” to “Static Shock” to an adaptation of the book “The Snowy Day.”
6 Indigenous characters in cartoons
A list of six Indigenous characters in cartoons, from PBS’ “Molly of Denali” to newcomer DC Comics superhero Equinox.
Friday the 13th in cartoons
A list of a few cartoons that references Friday the 13th, both the superstition-filled day itself and the 1980s horror film series.
Juneteenth and the Big Five tech companies
A look at how the “Big Five” tech companies are planning to observe the newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Easter and Passover in cartoons
A list of some Easter and Passover appearances in cartoons, from classic Rankin-Bass specials to Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats.”
Graphic novel picks for the holidays (2017)
The holidays are almost here. Some are likely looking to buying graphic novels for loved ones. But which ones are worth buying as gifts? Ideally, …
Winter solstice references in cartoons
Depictions of the winter solstice in cartoons, from Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” to Disney’s “The Weekenders.”
Seven pirate references in cartoons
September 19 is “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” In the tradition of odd recently-made-up “holidays,” it’s a day people are supposed to, well, talk like …
The best magical pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk
For April Fools’ Day, a list of some noteworthy stories featuring prank-pulling Superman foe Mr. Mxyzptlk.