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.