November 25, 2009
Great Christmas Movies
By: Elaine Levins
It's the Holiday Season! And in addition to the great food, the days off work, and the decorations, one of the things I look forward to are great Christmas Movies.
Here are some of my favorites:
It's a Wonderful Life
When George's brother, Harry, says "To my big brother, George. The richest man in town," I cry every time.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
I was torn on which clip to use here. Ultimately, I decided to use "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch," because it's fun and funny. But I also love the part when his heart "grew three sizes that day," and breaks the little measuring device.
Yogi's First Christmas
My husband makes fun of me for this one. But I remember it being "new" when I was a kid, and it's difficult to find, but I always take the time to watch it when I can find it. I can't help it; I like Yogi Bear.
A Very Brady Christmas
Yep, it's probably the corniest thing ever, and I'm embarrassed to even admit that I watch it. And if you think my husband makes fun of "Yogi's First Christmas," you can only imagine what he thinks of the Bradys. But, again, I grew up with the Brady Bunch, and there's just something about this movie that I enjoy (I'm not proud of it.)
Trading Places
OK, it's not technically a "Christmas" movie, but it takes place at Christmas time, and it's hysterical. I have seen this movie countless times, and I laugh out loud every single time (despite the fact that I can recite most of it by heart.)
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
There are so many great, classic scenes from this movie... it was hard to pick one. But I think you'll enjoy this one.
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12/7/2009 4:12:59 PM
Casey
Christmas Story for president! !
12/7/2009 1:13:46 PM
Elaine
Editor''s Note: This post was in no way intended to be a complete listing of all the great Christmas movies and specials. I am sure I have left many off the list. Although I refuse to include A Christmas Story ( I don''t enjoy it) or Elf ( I''m not a big Will Ferrell fan) .
Miracle on 34th Street was a regrettable oversight, as was White Christmas. And there are too many good versions of A Christmas Carol to pick just one.
12/7/2009 1:09:13 PM
Bill
And what about white christmas which is an all time classic too? And since you''ve included Brady Christmas ( which isn''t technically a movie) - why not Steven Colbert''s Christmas Special...it''s funny.
12/7/2009 1:06:08 PM
Bill
Seriously? Where''s Miracle on 34th Street??? What do you dislike this movie? Do you not believe??? I believe! ! ! !
What about Elf? Christmas Story? Scrooge????????????? Or Scrooged???
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