National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's a family tradition to watch it together at some point before Christmas. Every character is hilarious.
Hands down.."It's Wonderful Life" by Frank Capra!
I always see something different each time I watch it.
It's a Wonderful Life is my favorite
Miracle on 34th Street. March of the Wooden Soldiers. Meet Me in St Louis is a favorite though it also includes Halloween. Auntie Mame also includes Christmas, as do Lady and the Tramp and Little Women (with Wynona Ryder).
I like A Christmas Story. Don't know how many times I've seen it. I think Elf with Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart is funny.
When my son was little, we used to watch Yellow Submarine on Christmas although there's nothing Christmas-y about it.
posted by HAE
over 2 years ago
My all time favorite xmas movie is White Christmas. I love the music the plot, the actors etc. It is just not Christmas without this film.
I also love A Christmas Story.
I took my Dad to see this when it first came out - we used to sneak our own food, drinks and snacks into the theatre and I will never forget this particular night.
The theatre was packed (we always got there early to get the best seats) and of course we had brought in dinner. It was very fragrant burritos, we used to wait for the lights to go down to start eating - but this time we were starved, so we chowed down - trying not to be conspicuous about it. After a few minutes all heads were looking around and sniffing, the whole placed smelled like a mexican eatery!
My Dad loved the movie, said it reminded him of his boyhood.
The movie was great and this is a very nice memory for me, my Dad is gone now and I love seeing this film during the holidays.
I also love National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. It is funny and entertaining no matter how many times I have seen it. I enjoy It's a Wonderful Life. I have a tivo now and enjoy putting in the keyword Christmas and looking at all the Christmas movies. It is fun to watch new ones on family and lifetime. They have so many out that are heartwarming and get you in the holiday spirit.
White Christmas is at the top of my list too... followed by Holiday Inn. Close behind is the Bishop's Wife and Christmas in Connecticut. Which reminds me I need to get a hold of my daughter and borrow these DVD's.... :)
posted by Spikey
over 2 years ago
HOw the Grinch Stole Christmas, and all the Whos down in Whoville, especially singing after they had everything stolen!
Miracle on 34th Street. I just bought the colorized version.