Holiday Inn/Meet Me in St. Louis- These two have to be listed together, because they are not strictly Holiday Movies. Or rather, they are ALL Holiday Movies. Each one covers about a year in the life of their characters, but each gave life to a classic Christmas song; Holiday Inn is the first film featuring the song White Christmas, while Judy Garland sings Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for the first time in St. Louis. Classic.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation- Are you serious, Clark?
The Santa Clause- Ok, ok. I know it's nouveau and a bit cheesy, but all of the Santa Clause films are charming and funny, with fun holiday pop visuals. Just go with it.
The Muppet Family Christmas- Not the Muppet Christmas Carol. The Family Christmas. You know, the one where they invade poor Fozzie's mother's house, Miss Piggy gets caught in a snow storm, and all of our Sesame Street friends show up to help with the Christmas Pageant. Also, an errant Turkey tries to convince Swedish Chef that Big Bird is actually the Christmas meal. Amazing.
Love Actually- Charm in abundance, every notable British actor from the past ten years (except the grandes dames, who really get enough movies together), and a warm and cheerful message that doesn't over-do the goo. Not every character gets a happy ending, but every viewer finishes the film in full Christmas spirit.
When Harry Met Sally- Actually, this is the last film to watch before the holiday movies go away until next year. Culminating on New Year's Eve, this rom-com mainstay is the perfect way to wrap things up.
So... yeah. What are your "must-see" films for this time of year?
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