I thought I was getting a color version because of the packaging, but it is Black and White. This Black and White DVD is hardly any better than the Black and White DVD version I own. I was totally bummed to have wasted my money on the Black and White. I've never been a fan of Black and White - COLOR IS BETTER!!!I of course love the movie -- always have - watch it at least 3 times every Christmas. Love all the characters and I almost believed there was a Santa Claus.