Available July 11, 2026

Celebrate the laugh-out-loud perennial favorite holiday tune, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," with this whimsical Christmas tree ornament. Santa carries a smiling hippo in a very large sack on his back to deliver to a happy boy or girl! Press the button to hear part of the 1953 Christmas classic performed by Gayla Peevey. Battery operated.

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2.25 x 2.5
• Materials: Plastic ornament with hanger attachment.
• Artist: Jim Kemme
• Power Source: Requires two (2) alkaline LR44 replaceable button batteries (included).
• Press the button on the Magic Sound ornament to hear music.
• Ornament plays music from "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" performed by Gayla Peevey.

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