Rudolph's Shiny New Year is an animated Christmas special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. It was originally broadcast on December 31, 1976, on ABC in the United States and later on the BBC in the United Kingdom. The story centers around Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who is chosen by Santa to lead his sleigh in the New Year's Eve Parade. However, when Santa's sleigh gets damaged, Rudolph must find a way to save Christmas and bring happiness to the children of the world.