Over the past 10 years or so, I've made every effort to
establish myself as "the Christmas guy." My friends and family may
be annoyed that I start playing Christmas carols on my car stereo
no later than Nov. 1, but one thing that everyone can seem to enjoy
together is the tradition of trying to cram in as many Christmas
movies and television specials as possible during the weeks heading
up to the big day.
I can never seem to get everything watched every single year,
but for your consideration here are 25 Christmas films and specials
(divided into eight categories) that I at least attempt to watch
annually. This is my own personal list, so you won't find many
"standard" titles like "Home Alone" or "The Santa Clause" (too
grating), nor will you find "A Christmas Story" (fun but over-rated
and played out thanks to TBS). Enjoy, and happy holidays!
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posted at 3:00 am on Wed, Dec 17, 2008.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."It's a beaut, Clark!"
posted at 2:29 am on Wed, Dec 17, 2008.
O.K Jason, let me be the first to tax your gig with the "serious omissions" tag. You left out "Elf". When I saw this movie for the first time, I knew it would be playing in perpetuity during the holidays. Will Farrell has never been more charmingly annoying. A cult classic that's not very cult qualified, maybe more like a guilty pleasure, or even a car wreck. You can't help but look.