Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful…
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is having the chance to settle in by the fire, or by the light of the Christmas tree…maybe sipping from a hot mug of peppermint hot chocolate…and turn on a great holiday movie!
We here at Guideposts know you love your Christmas movies too, so we asked you for your favorites. Here they are:
A Christmas Carol (1951)
There have been many film adaptations of Charles Dickens’ classic, but you love the one starring Allistar Sim. Follow the old grump Ebeneezer Scrooge on the one-night journey that changes his life and brings out the true Christmas spirit. I also love The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) and Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962).
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Do you believe in Santa Claus? You certainly will believe in him and the magic of Christmas after you’ve watched this film. An attorney attempts to defend the identity of a man who believes himself to be Santa Claus in court. As the trial goes on, the lives of the attorney, and a curious little girl (played by Natalie Wood) will change! A more modern version of this story was remade in 1994, starring Richard Attenborough, Dylan McDermott and Mara Wilson.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.” …Who could forget the valuable lessons learned in this long-time favorite, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed? Clarence the angel has his work cut out for him one Christmas Eve, when George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) decides that life is not worth living anymore. What ensues is an inspiring string of goodwill and charm that will delight the whole family.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Would Christmas be the same without a leg lamp? Most likely. But not without this more modern classic about a young boy, his family, and an American Christmas. This is a comedy through and through, and you’ll still laugh at the same jokes each time you watch it. But more than that, it’s a movie about the strength of the nuclear family in American society.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
If you haven’t seen this one, watch it this year! This is a Christmas movie requirement! Odds are you’ve seen it already, and love it. Follow the whole Peanuts gang, including Snoopy, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Pig-Pen and Schroeder on a musical quest to find the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way, you might find a few surprises and a lot of good-hearted laughs!
