Christmas Movies

28. Christmas Movies

Movies related to Christmas help to create a fun atmosphere and can also

teach moral lessons related to Christmas. While everyone will have different

Christmas movies that are most enjoyable, there are some that remain favorites.

'A Christmas Story' is told from the point of view of a little boy in the

days before Christmas and on Christmas Day. It shows him doing routine things

each day but against the backdrop of the Christmas season with the decorated

store windows, Santa Claus, the snow and frostiness, and of course his wish for

a Christmas toy. But his parents disapprove of the toy that he desired. The

movie is good in showing the innocence of the Christmas season.

'A Christmas Carol,' written by noted author Charles Dickens, tells the

story of old Scrooge whose only purpose in life is to make money. Scrooge puts

making money above his family, friends and everyone who cares about him. His

response to Christmas is a grumpy, 'Bah Humbug.' He gets a different experience

however, when ghosts appear to him and try to point out the error of his ways.

The movie's lesson is about the importance of appreciating people in your life.

'It's A Wonderful Life' is a story about hope and the worthiness of

everyone. It tells the story of a man experiencing despair and self-destruction

because he thinks he is of no worth to those around him, and they would be

better off if he didn't exist. An angel grants him his desire and he gets to see

what he contributes and what life would be like without him.

Every Christmas, 'A Miracle on 34th Street' can be seen on television. It

asks and answers the question 'Is there really a Santa Claus?' The movie is

about a man who claims to be Kris Kringle, or Santa Claus, but is not believed

and so he has to prove his identity claim.

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' is about the Griswold family with

Mr. Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, who gets into silly accidents that provide

a lot of humor. The movie shows the lives of the family as they celebrate

Christmas and the difficulties that arise when their entire family comes to

visit for Christmas.

'Home Alone' is about a large and chaotic family with lots of kids who are

going on Christmas vacation. Amid the chaos of leaving on the morning of the

trip, one child is left behind and must stay and fend for himself in a very

large house during the Christmas season. At first he was happy to be alone but

then two thieves break in and he has to fight them off. The movie shows the

importance of family and loved ones. A sequel, 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'

tells of the boy who was left alone going to an aunt and uncle's home and again

encountering the two thieves who are seeking revenge.

'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' was first made as an animation for

television but other versions have since been done as motion pictures. The

Grinch is a grouchy, green man who lives in the mountains above the small town

of Whoville where residents, called The Whos, celebrate Christmas

enthusiastically every year. The Grinch who doesn't like Christmas wants to

spoil it for Whoville and so he tries to steal all the toys, food and gifts that

The Whos have accumulated for Christmas. The movie provides a lesson on the true

meaning of Christmas.

'A Charlie Brown Christmas is an animated television movie about the

popular Peanuts comic strip. The movie is about the comic strip's main

character, Charlie Brown, and tells of the experience with his friends for

Christmas. It also has Biblical references that relates to the true meaning of

Christmas.

'Frosty The Snowman' is an animated story about a snowman, named Frosty,

that comes to life and who must avoid a greedy musician who is trying to get the

magic that brought Frosty to life. The movie is very funny and has lots of

wonderful songs.

'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' is also an animation about the reindeer

with a shiny nose that kisses a pretty girl and also helps out his friends.