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Yavanie
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okay, i'm a sucker for those claymation ones with santa and the reindeer too.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original one) has to be my all time favorite.
we watched Nightmare Before Christmas for our "halloween " movie.
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Texasgirl
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I think the Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic for all Americans...(though it might be for those of you across the pond, but i'm not sure..can any of you tell me?)
but i will always love "a white christmas" it's an old movie, so don't feel bad about not hearing of it, but it always was a childhood tradicion (why i am mixing spanish w/english, i have no idea...so just go with it, amigos)
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Hathor
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There's a brilliant kids film about Father Christmas going on holiday during the year, and going around the world to France, LAs Vegas and Spain amongst other places. It's called 'Father Christmas' and channel 4 show it every Christmas morning at about 6. I'm telling you, it's the only day of the year I actually get up early willingly. Ah, childhood memories...
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DreadLadyFreya
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| inglor wrote: | | We used to have a drinking game to the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Everytime they said "who", you had to drink. |
 Ya know, its those kind of heartwarming traditions I hope to be able to pass onto my children. Thank you, Inglor, for reminding us all just what the season is all about...
I'm gonna have to add my vote to A Christmas Story, there just so many good, clean laughs it's hard to choose from - the world's ugliest lamp, the department store Santa, and who can forget "You'll shoot your eye out!"? Another fave is The Little Drummer Boy, (don't feel bad if you've never heard of it) it's based on the song (obviously), but has been recently deemed 'politically incorrect' because of the mean camel salesman. 
Oh, and it's just not Easter with out Easter Parade! "In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest fella in the Easter parade...."
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| DreadLadyFreya wrote: | | Oh, and it's just not Easter with out Easter Parade! "In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest fella in the Easter parade...." |
And, along those lines, I'll add "White Christmas" to my list. It's another hankie-honkin' time for me.
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Yavanie
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Okay now I really have to start complaining: I went to the grocery store today (it's EARLY November) and they were playing Christmas music and had all the Christmas foods, trinkets and candy out already. I am going to a casual dinner this weekend and I get to bring the paper plates and such, the theme is Thanksgiving. The store had dumped all the Halloween paper goods in a bargain bin and put out the Christmas stuff but NO Thanksgiving stuff anywhere! I guess were just gonna skip that holiday this year?
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DreadLadyFreya
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| Yavanie wrote: | | The store had dumped all the Halloween paper goods in a bargain bin and put out the Christmas stuff but NO Thanksgiving stuff anywhere! I guess were just gonna skip that holiday this year? |
The problem with Thanksgiving lies in the name. To celebrate a holiday called Thanksgiving, one would assume one would be giving thanks. As a nation, we Americans are a rather ungrateful lot. We want what we want when we want it. We want our homeland safe, but don't want to know how ("Oh, our sons/daughters, husbands/wives, fathers/mothers are fighting and dying on foreign soil so we can sleep in peace? I don't want to know about that 'unpleasantness.'") We want immediate gratification (I, myself, am all too often guilty  ) without regard to how it's to be paid for (literally and figuratively). Gimme, gimme, gimme. Gimme candy 'cause my mom went to the store and bought this lousy costume. Gimme toys 'cause it's Christmas. I fear if we don't come to our senses soon, we'll become a nation of spoiled brats who feel entitled to whatever we want: land, oil, your neighbor's new 54" plasma t.v.
 Sorry guys, not sure where THAT rant came from. I think I need to go find some chocolate. . .
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DarkElfChilde
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Yeah, we do want a lot of stuff, but we're willing to go out and buy it, even if it is expensive or what have you.
We'll be better off with milk and cookies or hot chocolate, and enjoy ourselves with our families and friends while watching our favorite movies, or just talk and have fun; no matter the holiday or whatever kind of occasion that you want to spend time with your people.
Speaking of cookies, I like sharing this with everyone. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/xiad_rusco/cookies.jpg Looks good, doesn't it? -sighs sadly- I'm going to make some tomorrow...
Your friendly elf,
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I suddenly feel all warm and fuzzy inside... 
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Yavanie
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DEC,
at my house the Hubby is the Chocolate Chip Cookie King. He holds the family secret recipe to my favorite kind of cookie and after 12 years of marriage he still won't write it down or tell it to me. Since he is out of the country (has been for 28 days, 3 to go), I have to wait until this weekend and even then I'm sure the last thing he will want to do is cook - unless I can convince him to do it with the kids, yeah, cause they missed him!
waiting on cookies, warm and fuzzy over diamonds anyday....
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Kendra
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I so have to add my fav has to be 'A Christmas Story' as well! I too spend Christmas Eve with the marathon---usually wrapping last minute gifts for the little ones, and fall asleep with it still playing when I do manage to get to bed at some horrible hour and then to be up with no sleep and the movie still on.lol
I've seen it so many times it's embarassing, last year I got the DVD for Christmas and bobble head Ralph.lol
But I have to add as well, love all the 'classic' claymation--not sure if that's the correct description, as well. Though I must say, my total weakness is 'Little Drummer Boy'. I never get away from watching that without crying.lol I'm such a sap.
'The Crippled Lamb' is a newer christmas favorite, but I end up bawling at the end of that one too.lol
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Panneth
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My all time favourite Christmas flick is called "All I Want For Christmas". The Beeb used to show it every year, but recently it has disappeared from the schedule. Very upsetting.
But it can't be Christmas without several films being shown on TV - Ben-Hur, The Sound of Music, and Free Willy 1, 2 or 3. They're always on. And who can forget the fabulous Christmas Specials we get of all our favourite shows.
Oh and the Queen's Speech. No Christmas would be complete without her Majesty at 3pm.
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Hathor
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Ah, the Queen's Speech in a house of socialists. Do you realise how much fun that is? It's also the first time I ever heard my Dad swear when I was about 8. True story.
Oh, and Christmas music is driving me barmy. I work in DIY store and we've had the bloody Christmas stuff up since October! What's going ON?
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Aerin
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Favorite Christmas/Holiday Movie |
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| sindohte wrote: | What's your favorite movie or movies to put you into the holiday spirit?
My absolute, hands down favorite is A Christmas Story. And I love how on Christmas Eve and Christmas, TBS shows 24 hours of nothing but that movie  I fall asleep watching it and wake up during the middle of the night and it's still there going on strong  Although I already have the movie on DVD, it isn't the special edition version. I think I will have to put that on my holiday shopping list this year.
So what are some other good holiday movies out there? |
I hate that movie, and love it at the same time. It is my ONE RING. It drives me crazy and makes me laugh all in the same breath. "You'll Shoot Your EYE OUT" Bahh!
The Bunny Costume, ROTFL!
Fah Rah Rah Rah Rah. Rah rah rah rah Steriotypical and rednecked, but damn funny.
My favorite is now Love Actually. I used to like Miracle on 34th street. The Natalie Wood Version. But Love actually gives me hope that the spirit of Christmas, is not deed.
I also must say that I love the Queen's speech. I usually tune late, my Grandma's sister sends it to us in the mail days later. Not the same, but....
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