I LOVE CHRISTMAS! Everything about the holidays gives me joy and not the least of these is the plethora of Christmas movies. I’m a feel good movie junkie, so when the Hallmark holiday movies start in November, I’m just a happy camper. As far as I’m concerned many of these movies rival what’s in the theaters. My favorite happens to be one that’s been around for several years, A Season of Miracles. Every year they give us many new entries into the mix but the others are like “old friends”.
So, right about now you may be saying who is this woman? I guess I’m the same woman who recommends movies all year around but turns into a sentimental fool in December. Call me Pollyanna (I’ve probably been called worse) but I love the soft fuzzy choices that come to our DVD players and TV’s that we can curl up with in front of a warm fire and a bowl of popcorn and someone we care about.
I am thrilled to find that Cinemark is bringing back Classic Movies into their theaters. Their December offerings include one of my all-time favorites, A Christmas Story. I think my grandkids may finally be old enough to spend a Wednesday evening with me seeing it on the big screen (and they make the popcorn!). They are also offering The Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone and of course everyone’s favorite, It’s A Wonderful Life. This would be a great family outing!
Then you have the crazies like Elf, Christmas Vacation, The Santa Clause, Scrooged and Shrek the Halls. Jack Frost will be new (again) this year in theaters. Babes in Toyland is a classic and no Christmas would be complete without at least one viewing of a Muppet or a Chipmunk!
Last year they actually brought Polar Express back to the big screen. Hopefully, they will do that again but if they don’t be sure to rent it. It’s amazing!
My favorite Christmas “oldie” is White Christmas. After I watch this movie I go around singing “Sisters, Sisters” for days. This film starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney literally epitomizes the kinder gentler times that exemplify Christmas.
I love How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s story of acceptance and love for others tied up with a big red bow has a message for young and old alike. Best contemporary love story of the season goes to The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law. This provides great cuddle up entertainment.
Last but certainly not least, I would like to encourage you to watch The Nativity Story (2006). Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. As much as we sometimes get lost in the Santa Claus vantage point of the holiday, Christ is the reason for the season. The Nativity Story is a beautiful telling of everything Christmas. Watch it with your kids, your friends or by yourself but watch it. It will give a whole new meaning to the holiday so you can say, like me…I LOVE CHRISTMAS!
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