The Citizen, 2004-12-16, Page 23Drummer boys??
These children had fun with percussion at the annual Blyth Public School Christmas concert
held Dec. 8 at the Memorial Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Smiling faces
Youngsters got into the spirit of the season with some enthusiastic performances during the
annual Christmas concert held at Blyth Memorial Hall, Dec. 8, featuring the students of Blyth
Public School. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004. PAGE 23.
Top can't-miss
holiday flicks
What would the Christmas season
be without the endless stream of
movies and specials that focus on
the heartfelt spirit and meaning of
the holidays?
You probably have your own list
of favourites, but in case you need
some inspiration on what to rent
from the video store or what to
watch as you are channel surfing,
here are some good suggestions.
* National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation (1989) -- Those zany
Griswolds are up to their antics
again! 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
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (formerly of
Seinfeld) and Doris Roberts (of
Everybody Loves Raymond).
* A Christmas Story (1983) -- You
won't want to miss this classic of
1940s Americana. 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) --
Many versions of this movie have
been made throughout the years, but
the original outshines them all.
When distraught George Baily
(Jimmy Stewart) meets a
compassionate angel, he learns what
life 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 a
series of more recent remakes. Thi
one stars Alastair Sim as Mr.
Scrooge, a bitter, miserly man who
doesn't give a bah humbug about the
holiday season. But will a haunting
by three ghosts change his mind and
ill will?
* A Charlie Brown Chlistmas
(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.
* The Nightmare Before
Christmas (1993) -- Halloweentown
resident Jack Skellington stumbles
upon an alternate universe called
Christmastown one day. It inspires
him to organize a Christmas
celebration in his town. The worlds
of creepy Halloween characters and
bubbly Christmas spirit meet in this
stop-action animated flick.
Some of the characters may be too
scary for younger children, but older
ones may enjoy the humour of this
PG-rated movie.
Now, grab that popcorn or those
holiday cookies and enjoy a night of
Christmas cheer.
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