Christmas movies

Biggd · 11-26-2023, 09:07 AM

Time for Christmas movies, so what's everyone's favorite?
Mine is "Four Christmases" which I'm watching right now.

MeredithMan · 11-26-2023, 09:36 AM

"Christmas Vacation" and "Elf" are the top two in this house. "Christmas with the Kranks" usually shows up too.

camp guy · 11-26-2023, 10:11 AM

What about Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

8gv · 11-26-2023, 10:31 AM

Charlie Brown

gravy boat · 11-26-2023, 10:33 AM

Charlie Brown, It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas. 🎄

barefootbay · 11-26-2023, 10:42 AM

White Christmas

Mr. V · 11-26-2023, 12:14 PM

While not a Christmas movie per se, Laurel and Hardy's "Babes in Toyland," aka "March of the Wooden Soldiers" was always aired around xmas on NYC TV when I was a kid and I always watched it.

That movie evokes strong xmas memories for me.

Aunt Lula · 11-26-2023, 12:48 PM

I am old school- Miracle on 34th Street and The Bishop's Wife

lakewinnie · 11-26-2023, 01:11 PM

I know this might cause some controversy, but who cares...

Die Hard

8gv · 11-26-2023, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakewinnie

I know this might cause some controversy, but who cares...

Die Hard

Now you've done it.

Where is my emotional support llama?

Bigstan · 11-26-2023, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakewinnie

I know this might cause some controversy, but who cares...

Die Hard

Everyone got a Christmas movie this weekend, It's a Wonderful Life, Die Hard,
and Scrooged.

By generation everyone under 50 was Die Hard....50-60 Scooged, the elderly IAWL...

They're all great though, so no losers involved.

Biggd · 11-26-2023, 08:27 PM

I prefer the funny Christmas movies, Elf is a favorite of mine also.
Christmas Vacation has fallen down my list.

BrownstoneNorth · 11-26-2023, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aunt Lula

I am old school- Miracle on 34th Street and The Bishop's Wife

“The Shop Around the Corner”

ChasesIslandOkie · 11-27-2023, 12:45 AM

White Christmas is a must in our house.

Now here are the deep cuts:

A little unconventional, but based on a true story set during WWI: Joyeux Noel (2016).

Another lesser-known classic as well that we like is It Happened on 5th Avenue

And an underappreciated hidden gem is one I just have always loved since childhood is One Magic Christmas (1985, Disney+). It is not an upper, but it is poignant, well-acted, and simply an unconventional and beautiful Christmas classic in my opinion.

Another forgotten one that is funny and unique is A Child's Christmas in Wales (1987)

And yet another one we love that is hard to find except for on YouTube, Stubby Pringle's Christmas (1978) is touching and quiet and stars Beau Bridges.

Try some of these for something new and thoughtful this season.

8gv · 11-27-2023, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigstan

Everyone got a Christmas movie this weekend, It's a Wonderful Life, Die Hard,
and Scrooged.

By generation everyone under 50 was Die Hard....50-60 Scooged, the elderly IAWL...

They're all great though, so no losers involved.

Um... "elderly" starts at 61?

LoveLakeLife · 11-27-2023, 03:45 PM

White Christmas! A Christmas Carol (the musical). A Christmas Story.

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Aunt Lula · 11-27-2023, 06:41 PM

Don't forget about Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol- it's never on TV anymore. It may trigger blind people.

LoveLakeLife · 11-27-2023, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aunt Lula

Don't forget about Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol- it's never on TV anymore. It may trigger blind people.

Only if they pretended to be “triggered”. Plus how would they know that Mr. Magog is anything less than 20/20? Your point is well taken though. Thankfully this thread wasn’t titled Holiday Songs. 🤣

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root1 · 11-28-2023, 03:20 PM

Holiday Inn

Little known fact:
Irving Berlin's song 'White Christmas' was NOT debuted in the movie 'White Christmas', as logically thought; but twelve years earlier in the movie 'Holiday Inn', when it won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Bigstan · 11-28-2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

Um... "elderly" starts at 61?

Until I get within 10 years of there, yes....

Once I do elderly will likely jump to 70 though.

LoveLakeLife · 11-29-2023, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by root1

Holiday Inn

Little known fact:
Irving Berlin's song 'White Christmas' was NOT debuted in the movie 'White Christmas', as logically thought; but twelve years earlier in the movie 'Holiday Inn', when it won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Holiday Inn is a great movie and inspired the name for the hotel chain! The firecracker dance is the highlight. Sorry for going off topic a tad.

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smith point boater · 11-29-2023, 06:53 AM

Don't forget "Home Alone"

SAMIAM · 11-29-2023, 09:33 AM

Always enjoy the original "A Christmas Carol" How can you not love uncle Scrouge.?

jbolty · 11-29-2023, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Always enjoy the original "A Christmas Carol" How can you not love uncle Scrouge.?

there are so many versions but I think my favorite is Alastair Sim

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044008/

LIforrelaxin · 11-29-2023, 12:59 PM

In my house we always watch the following:

- White Christmas
- Holiday Inn
- A wonderful Life
- A Christmas Story
- Die Hard (come on you need a break from the traditional stuff)
- Christmas Carol - Alistar Sims version
- Christmas Carol - George C. Scott version
- Christmas Carol - Patrick Stewart Version
- Scroged - Bill Muray
- The Santa Clause Movies (Tim Allen) (1st one is the best the others well the just are)
- Jingle all the way - (Sinbad, and Arnold)
- Christmas Vacation
- Miracle on 34th street
- Christmas Chronicles - Netflix
- The Claus Family - Netflix
- Klaus - Netflix Animated
- Jingle Jangle - Netflix

Yes Ok so my wife really loves Christmas... and so do I... and well more and more I am starting to look like Santa.... I got asked twice this summer on the boat, if Winnipesaukee was Santa's summer home.... What can I say.....

P.S. yes there are other movies we watch for Christmas, those are just the ones I can think of now.... Basically a movie a night from Thanksgiving to New Years...

LoveLakeLife · 11-29-2023, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

In my house we always watch the following:

- White Christmas

- Holiday Inn

- A wonderful Life

- A Christmas Story

- Die Hard (come on you need a break from the traditional stuff)

- Christmas Carol - Alistar Sims version

- Christmas Carol - George C. Scott version

- Christmas Carol - Patrick Stewart Version

- Scroged - Bill Muray

- The Santa Clause Movies (Tim Allen) (1st one is the best the others well the just are)

- Jingle all the way - (Sinbad, and Arnold)

- Christmas Vacation

- Miracle on 34th street

- Christmas Chronicles - Netflix

- The Claus Family - Netflix

- Klaus - Netflix Animated

- Jingle Jangle - Netflix

Yes Ok so my wife really loves Christmas... and so do I... and well more and more I am starting to look like Santa.... I got asked twice this summer on the boat, if Winnipesaukee was Santa's summer home.... What can I say.....

P.S. yes there are other movies we watch for Christmas, those are just the ones I can think of now.... Basically a movie a night from Thanksgiving to New Years...

Which version of Miracle on 34th Street do you prefer? Also don’t forget the Muppets version of A Christmas Carol!

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Trail Goer · 11-29-2023, 03:10 PM

Christmas Vacation - #1

Muppets Christmas Carol - #2

Die Hard 1 and 2 - #3 I know, I know these aren't really Christmas movies, but they take place at Christmas time and therefor have become enshrined with Christmas.

The Christmas Candle - #4 Released in (2013) I think it has a great story line, plus Samatha Barks looks pretty good in late 1800's attire.

Rankin Bass Christmas movies - #5 There's 19 of them, from the 1st classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" released in 1964, to their last "Santa Baby!" released in 2001. Some are better than others, I haven't seen them all but it's a goal of mine, I have 6 to go.

There's a bunch more I like but I'll stop here.

LoveLakeLife · 11-29-2023, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trail Goer

Christmas Vacation - #1

Muppets Christmas Carol - #2

Die Hard 1 and 2 - #3 I know, I know these aren't really Christmas movies, but they take place at Christmas time and therefor have become enshrined with Christmas.

The Christmas Candle - #4 Released in (2013) I think it has a great story line, plus Samatha Barks looks pretty good in late 1800's attire.

Rankin Bass Christmas movies - #5 There's 19 of them, from the 1st classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" released in 1964, to their last "Santa Baby!" released in 2001. Some are better than others, I haven't seen them all but it's a goal of mine, I have 6 to go.

There's a bunch more I like but I'll stop here.

Uh oh, now you have to post the Rankin Bass ones so we can call find out which ones we’ve missed! Let’s all be independent together!

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hemlock · 11-30-2023, 07:23 AM

Rare Exports- A Christmas Tale

A little gory but very Christmassy.

Biggd · 11-30-2023, 08:24 AM

Just heard this morning, Home Alone is the #1 rewatched Christmas movie, go figure?

Trail Goer · 11-30-2023, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Uh oh, now you have to post the Rankin Bass ones so we can call find out which ones we’ve missed! Let’s all be independent together!

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Here you go in order from oldest to newest. If more than one in a year, I put the month they were released.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – 1964

The Cricket on the Hearth – 1967

The Little Drummer Boy – 1968

Frosty the Snowman – 1969

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – 1970 (12/8)

The Year Without a Santa Clause – 1970 (12/10)

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town – 1970 (12/13)

The first Christmas Snow – 1975

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland – (sequel) 1976 (12/2)

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – (sequel) 1976 (12/10)

The Little Drummer Boy: Book II – (sequel) 1976 (12/15 Canada & 12/19 USA)

Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey – 1977

The Stingiest Man in Town – 1978 (animated Christmas musical, a remake from 1956 version)

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July – 1979 (11/25)

Jack Frost – 1979 (12/13)

Pinocchio’s Christmas – 1980

The Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold – 1982

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus – 1985

Santa, Baby! - 2001

Moccasin · 11-30-2023, 06:08 PM

Just had to chime in - I love all the classics mentioned! Plus more recent additions:

Elf - based in NYC - what more to bring back memories growing up in the Tri-City area!

Prancer (1989) A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's.
- a heartfelt glimpse at a tough holiday, showing how family pulls tighter, no matter what the odds, to work it out.
"Dad, are we going to starve?"
"Heck no" says her apple orchard Dad, "We have apples...," as he grimly and viciously prunes the trees.

shifthappens · 12-06-2023, 01:48 AM

"Four Christmases" is a good one for sure. Personally, I'm a big fan of "Elf" with Will Ferrell. It's just so hilarious and gets me into the holiday spirit every time.

Triboro · 12-06-2023, 01:59 PM

Word of warning my daughter says I have the sense of humor of a teenage boy. Two of my favorites not mentioned are The Night Before with Seth Rogan and Joseph Gordan-Levitt and Office Christmas Party with Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston.

Major · 12-10-2023, 12:46 PM

I knew we were forgetting one. Sort of like Die Hard.

Trading Places!

lakewinnie · 12-10-2023, 01:50 PM

Now I have a machine gun
Ho Ho Ho

Mr. V · 12-10-2023, 02:00 PM

What about that "anti-xmas" movie, the one you watch when you're tired of being forced to listen to a month's worth of xmas music and are stressing about the holidays?

Hello, "Bad Santa."

Bah, humbug.

dippasan · 12-11-2023, 03:03 PM

Polar Express (didn't see it mentioned above)
Elf with Will Ferrell ("D'Ja here that!)
Original Grinch with Boris Karloff
Disney's A Christmas Carol with Jim Carey

I still love all the original 1960's animated Christmas movies i.e. Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, Frosty etc

Lakegeezer · 12-14-2023, 05:16 PM

Family Stone (2005) Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton and Luke Wilson

AB_Monterey · 12-23-2023, 05:23 PM

Scrooge - the musical.

11-26-2023, 12:14 PM	#7
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,326 Thanks: 61 Thanked 235 Times in 159 Posts	While not a Christmas movie per se, Laurel and Hardy's "Babes in Toyland," aka "March of the Wooden Soldiers" was always aired around xmas on NYC TV when I was a kid and I always watched it. That movie evokes strong xmas memories for me. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

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Aunt Lula Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I am old school- Miracle on 34th Street and The Bishop's Wife __________________

11-27-2023, 06:41 PM	#17
Aunt Lula Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Don't forget about Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol- it's never on TV anymore. It may trigger blind people. __________________

11-28-2023, 03:20 PM	#19
root1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 53 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	*Holiday Inn* Little known fact: Irving Berlin's song 'White Christmas' was NOT debuted in the movie 'White Christmas', as logically thought; but twelve years earlier in the movie 'Holiday Inn', when it won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Last edited by root1; 11-28-2023 at 04:27 PM.

11-29-2023, 06:53 AM	#22
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11-26-2023, 09:07 AM	#1
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	Christmas movies Time for Christmas movies, so what's everyone's favorite? Mine is "Four Christmases" which I'm watching right now.

11-26-2023, 09:36 AM	#2
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 864 Thanks: 233 Thanked 768 Times in 302 Posts	"Christmas Vacation" and "Elf" are the top two in this house. "Christmas with the Kranks" usually shows up too.

11-26-2023, 10:11 AM	#3
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11-26-2023, 10:33 AM	#5
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11-26-2023, 01:11 PM	#9
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11-26-2023, 08:27 PM	#12
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	I prefer the funny Christmas movies, Elf is a favorite of mine also. Christmas Vacation has fallen down my list.

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11-29-2023, 09:33 AM	#23
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Always enjoy the original "A Christmas Carol" How can you not love uncle Scrouge.?

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LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,827 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 881 Times in 515 Posts	In my house we always watch the following: - White Christmas - Holiday Inn - A wonderful Life - A Christmas Story - Die Hard (come on you need a break from the traditional stuff) - Christmas Carol - Alistar Sims version - Christmas Carol - George C. Scott version - Christmas Carol - Patrick Stewart Version - Scroged - Bill Muray - The Santa Clause Movies (Tim Allen) (1st one is the best the others well the just are) - Jingle all the way - (Sinbad, and Arnold) - Christmas Vacation - Miracle on 34th street - Christmas Chronicles - Netflix - The Claus Family - Netflix - Klaus - Netflix Animated - Jingle Jangle - Netflix Yes Ok so my wife really loves Christmas... and so do I... and well more and more I am starting to look like Santa.... I got asked twice this summer on the boat, if Winnipesaukee was Santa's summer home.... What can I say..... P.S. yes there are other movies we watch for Christmas, those are just the ones I can think of now.... Basically a movie a night from Thanksgiving to New Years... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

11-29-2023, 03:10 PM	#27
Trail Goer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Durham Posts: 165 Thanks: 116 Thanked 95 Times in 56 Posts	Christmas Vacation - #1 Muppets Christmas Carol - #2 Die Hard 1 and 2 - #3 I know, I know these aren't really Christmas movies, but they take place at Christmas time and therefor have become enshrined with Christmas. The Christmas Candle - #4 Released in (2013) I think it has a great story line, plus Samatha Barks looks pretty good in late 1800's attire. Rankin Bass Christmas movies - #5 There's 19 of them, from the 1st classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" released in 1964, to their last "Santa Baby!" released in 2001. Some are better than others, I haven't seen them all but it's a goal of mine, I have 6 to go. There's a bunch more I like but I'll stop here.

11-30-2023, 07:23 AM	#29
hemlock Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 1 Thanked 35 Times in 15 Posts	Rare Exports Rare Exports- A Christmas Tale A little gory but very Christmassy. Last edited by hemlock; 11-30-2023 at 07:36 AM. Reason: update title

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11-30-2023, 06:08 PM	#32
Moccasin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NY MA IL & Braun Bay Posts: 37 Thanks: 44 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Classics plus Die Hard, Prancer, Elf Just had to chime in - I love all the classics mentioned! Plus more recent additions: Elf - based in NYC - what more to bring back memories growing up in the Tri-City area! Prancer (1989) A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's. - a heartfelt glimpse at a tough holiday, showing how family pulls tighter, no matter what the odds, to work it out. "Dad, are we going to starve?" "Heck no" says her apple orchard Dad, "We have apples...," as he grimly and viciously prunes the trees.

12-06-2023, 01:48 AM	#33
shifthappens Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 101 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	"Four Christmases" is a good one for sure. Personally, I'm a big fan of "Elf" with Will Ferrell. It's just so hilarious and gets me into the holiday spirit every time.

12-06-2023, 01:59 PM	#34
Triboro Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Two favorites Word of warning my daughter says I have the sense of humor of a teenage boy. Two of my favorites not mentioned are The Night Before with Seth Rogan and Joseph Gordan-Levitt and Office Christmas Party with Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston.

12-10-2023, 12:46 PM	#35
Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 435 Thanked 1,000 Times in 415 Posts	One more to add to the list I knew we were forgetting one. Sort of like Die Hard. Trading Places! Last edited by Major; 12-11-2023 at 03:49 PM.