When I was a kid, I used to look at the ornaments on the Christmas tree and imagine one of them, a small teddy bear that came out of a present ornament, being alive and exploring the tree, jumping and climbing around like, well, a video game character.
When I was a little older, I played World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck on the Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive to people outside North America). That game has specific areas that can only be played by Mickey solo, Donald solo, or both. And my favorite area in the game was a two player-only area: the giant Christmas tree! In the giant house level, enter the present and you'll be transported to the giant Christmas tree level. It's festive and charming, and it really took me back to my younger childhood.
In this video, I'm playing as both characters, so if their movements seem a little strange or too coordinated, that's why. But I did it to revisit that giant Christmas tree. Merry Christmas! 🎄