HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-24, Page 46Families often have their ownunique traditions when it comes tothe holidays. Lately, families havebegun to include films in many ofthose, thanks largely to the array ofclassic holiday films that haveconsistently put people in the holiday
mood.
Among those classics are:
* National Lampoon’s Christmas
Vacation (1989) -- Led by an all-star
cast including Chevy Chase and
Beverly D’Angelo, the Griswold
family Christmas should be merry,
but naturally turns into a hilarious
disaster. Look for appearances by
Seinfeld veteran Julia Louis-Dreyfus
and legendary comedienne Doris
Roberts in supporting roles.
* A Christmas Story (1983) --
Growing up in 1940s America, young
Ralphie has his heart set on a Red
Rider BB gun for Christmas, but it
seems like Mom, teacher and even
Santa are certain he’ll “shoot his eye
out” with such a gift. Will Ralphie
find his heart’s desire under the tree?Watch to find out.* It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) --When distraught George Baily(Jimmy Stewart) meets acompassionate angel, he learns whatlife would have been like if he’d
never existed. Holiday magic wins
out in the end.
* Miracle on 34th Street"(1947) --
Another classic that can’t be missed!
When a man claiming to be Santa
Claus is deemed insane, a young
lawyer and a headstrong young girl
come to his rescue.
* A Christmas Carol (1951) -- Yet
another movie that has spawned aseries of more recent remakes. Thisone stars Alastair Sim as Mr.Scrooge, a bitter, miserly man whodoesn’t give a bah humbug about theholiday season. But will a hauntingby three ghosts change his mind and
ill will?
* A Charlie Brown Christmas
(1965) -- Charlie Brown is depressed
and can’t find the Christmas spirit.
When he is put in charge of the
school’s holiday pageant and comes
in with a meager Christmas tree, the
schoolkids ultimately learn about the
true meaning of Christmas.
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Spinarama
Singing and dancing the night
away on Dec. 8 were the
students of Brussels Public
School, presenting Slapshot
Santa for the community.
Taking centre stage at one
point was Taylor Daw. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
Film classics to rev up your holiday spirit
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Santa’s favourites
Even Santa Claus carves out some time from his busy
holiday schedule to watch some of his favourite holiday
films. (MS photo)