1. Home for the Holidays.
This is actually a Thanksgiving movie (perhaps the only Thanksgiving movie besides Planes, Trains & Automobiles-- right?), but I don't always remember to watch it at Thanksgiving. If I don't, we watch it at Christmas.2. Love, Actually.
Even THINKING about this movie makes me happy. I just love it so much!3. The Holiday.
Okay, so, I actually don't think this a good movie. At all. And yet, I like to watch it at Christmas. It makes me feel happy and gooey, and sometimes that's all that's required.4. A Christmas Story.
This is usually run on repeat on cable for 24 hours over Christmas, but I have the DVD, just in case. I actually saw this in the theater when I was a kid, and find I am still overcome with the same sense of wonder. It's the best!Sometimes we watch The Sound of Music. This year I plan to watch Flirting with Forty again, because it's so Christmas-y and yummy. This year I might dig out some of the old Christmas musicals to watch, because I loved those.
What am I forgetting? What are your bedrock, must-see Christmas movies?
11 comments:
PIECES OF APRIL is my favorite Thanksgiving/holiday movie-- LOVE it!
But, I also insist on watching IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS- the only two traditions I stick to!
Happy Holidays!
Home Alon 1 and 2 are a must every year. I never get tired of them.
Look who's talking now is my must see show. I love to watch animal shows.
I agree with all of your picks. I also like watching White Christmas.
It's a Wonderful Life and The Grinch (animated version) are two of my favorites.
Ever watched The Family Stone with Diane Keaton? It's wonderful with a ton of family dynamics and tears at the end.
My annual viewing list usually includes -- The Pinky and the Brain Christmas Special, the History Channel's History of Christmas, I Love Lucy's Christmas Special, Home Alone 2 if not both 1 and 2. . . and that's all I'm thinking of at the moment. But I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting something. . . but sure tear up at the Pinky and the Brain one, everytime! :)
Lois
I totally agree with Home for the Holidays! The only movie I'd add to your list is The Ref--hysterical!
Some of my favourite Christmas movies are
Miracle On 34th Street
Home Alone 1 and 2
White Christmas
Its A Wonderful Life
Santa Clause The Movie
Have Fun
Helen
I always love to watch CHARLIE BROWN CHIRSTMAS and RUDOLPH. I watched these as a kid and still love them! Oh, and love the old cartoon shorts called SUZY SNOWFLAKE and HARD ROC, COCO AND JOE.
I like MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A CHRISTMAS STORY, SCROOGE, and WHITE CHRISTMAS.
That sure sounds fun starting a movie tradition each year with my hubby.
Have a wonderful Christmas season!
Michele L.
Scrooged with Bill Murray is a fun Christmas movie. I also watch Love Actually, A Christmas Story, It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation every year.
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