OK, what is the best Christmas movie ever?

[MeaganS]

So, what do you think it is? I had to combine different versions of movies in my poll, but if you feel strongly about one, or if your movie isn't here, please let me know!

[nmoira]

As a family we watch Alastair Sim, A Christmas Story, Mr Bean, and Blackadder, but I have to pick Bad Santa.

[Annie]

I picked White Christmas (it has been my favorite since I was a little girl), but Elf is a close second.

[Chelli]

I voted National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation because dh and I laugh so hard watching that movie and quote it a lot!

 

If you asked my kids they would vote Home Alone.

 

If you asked about my guilty Christmas pleasure, it's Love, Actually.

[MeaganS]

Oh, for the record, mine is It's a Wondeful life, with A Christmas Story and the Muppet Christmas Carol as close seconds.

[Parrothead]

A Christmas Carol.

[TammyS]

I chose "Charlie Brown Christmas" because I love that it tells the actual Christmas story. It's the one my whole family watches together.

 

I'm not a fan of "It's a Wonderful Life", even though I like Jimmy Stewart. I'm sorry, but a kid and wife yanking on my jacket, another kid ringing a bell, and another one banging on the piano is enough to drive anyone ape-crazy.

 

That being said, Die Hard is my and dh's Christmas pleasure. I don't know why, but it has always felt like a Christmas movie to me.

[Mrs Mungo]

I voted White Christmas, but I also really like Scrooged, which I guess is a version of A Christmas Carol.

[thescrappyhomeschooler]

I voted Elf, because it just makes me laugh every time. But, It's a Wonderful Life is a very close second.

[Belacqua]

I voted Other, because The Ref isn't on the list.

[Kathryn]

I can't choose!

[jewellsmommy]

I love that Die Hard made the list. So many people have tried to tell me that it doesn't count as a Christmas movie! I love that movie.

 

It is so hard to choose though. My favorites are:

Die Hard, A Christmas Story, and Charlie Brown.

[Mrs Mungo]

We count Die Hard as a Christmas movie!

[justamouse]

It's a Wonderful Life AND Love Actually. Both must be watched MANY times.

[justamouse]

I voted National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation because dh and I laugh so hard watching that movie and quote it a lot!

 

If you asked my kids they would vote Home Alone.

 

If you asked about my guilty Christmas pleasure, it's Love, Actually.

 

 

I don't feel guilty about it at all! It's an awesome movie!

[justLisa]

I like Elf and the Santa Claus. I am NOT in to old movies. I can't stand them.

[aggieamy]

I voted National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation but it looks like I need to watch Love, Actually with it getting so many write in votes.

[jewellsmommy]

We count Die Hard as a Christmas movie!

 

Well, of course, you're just awesome like that. I would expect nothing less. :D

[MeaganS]

OK, I'll see if I can add Love, Actually

 

ETA: Done!

[Farrar]

I feel like A Christmas Carol is the definitive Christmas story, but none of the movie versions are good enough to be considered the best Christmas movie ever, so I give it to It's a Wonderful Life, hands down.

[Zebra]

Elf!

 

It's nice to meet other humans who share my affinity for elf culture.

[nono]

Other.

 

While I love many on the list, there's a glaring one missing:

 

The Year without a Santa Claus! Oh yeah, technically, it's not a movie. But, it's a classic, with the best Christmas song ever: the Heat Miser/Snow Miser song. :hurray: :hurray:

[applethyme]

I'm sorry but I had to vote for other since The Ref isn't on the list.

[tkdkidsmom]

Holiday Affair with Janet Leigh & Robert Mitchum is one of my very favorite Christmas movies. My kids will even watch this one with me. Even though it is from 1949 and in black & white they love the story. White Christmas & It's A Wonderful life are also at the top of the list.

[Canadianmumof5]

Just had to post in this thread since my avatar is CB :)

[KungFuPanda]

What??? No Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas???? (the original, before they digitally erased Kermit)

[FairProspects]

Our favorite, Holiday Inn, isn't on the list! We do skip one number though because of racism, but it is a great talking point about historical attitudes.

 

My other favorite is Little Women, which isn't an option either!

[justamouse]

What??? No Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas???? (the original, before they digitally erased Kermit)

 

 

 

We have that!!

 

(the director was my daughter's acting coach)

[sagira]

I love that Little Drummer Boy one - old school.

[shanvan]

I voted It's a Wonderful Life, but I do also like Little Women and The Bishop's Wife at this time of year (along with others on the list).

[MrsMommy]

I voted for White Christmas, but I actually have a list (yes, I wrote it down!), of my five favorite Christmas movies, because I love Christmas so much:

• White Christmas
  
• Elf
  
• Muppet Christmas Carol
  
• Christmas Vacation
  
• San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
  

[Delirium]

All of them? Since you made me pick I chose Christmas Story.

[thescrappyhomeschooler]

It's a Wonderful Life AND Love Actually. Both must be watched MANY times.

 

I forgot about Love Actually. That's one of my faves, as well.

[PrincessMommy]

I chose "Charlie Brown Christmas" because I love that it tells the actual Christmas story. It's the one my whole family watches together.

 

I'm not a fan of "It's a Wonderful Life", even though I like Jimmy Stewart. I'm sorry, but a kid and wife yanking on my jacket, another kid ringing a bell, and another one banging on the piano is enough to drive anyone ape-crazy.

 

That being said, Die Hard is my and dh's Christmas pleasure. I don't know why, but it has always felt like a Christmas movie to me.

 

 

OMG! Are we sisters separated at birth? LOL. I love "Charlie Brown Christmas" but I've never liked "It's a Wonderful Life". I've never said it publically since I figured I'd be quartered and drawn for uttering such heresy. ;)

 

I've always felt like "Groundhog Day" has more of a Christmas theme than say..... Groundhog day. :laugh:

 

 

Anyway, I don't think that both versions of the Grinch should be together. One's a classic and one is... well.... carp.

[UrbanSue]

It's a Wonderful Life. I cry every time.

 

Is Love, Actually really that good? Someone turned me off of it when it came out. But I'm stockpiling movie ideas for when dh has to be out of town soon.

[MeaganS]

Oh, while not a classic, I always watch While You Were Sleeping in December. I love that movie and watched it while I wrapped Christmas presents this year.

[mommylawyer]

I chose Die Hard. LOVE! I can't wait until my kids are old enough to share the joy of that movie with me! Until then, A Christmas Story is our go-to family Christmas movie!

[shanvan]

It's a Wonderful Life. I cry every time.

 

Is Love, Actually really that good? Someone turned me off of it when it came out. But I'm stockpiling movie ideas for when dh has to be out of town soon.

 

 

Since we also seem to be confessing movies we didn't care for, I'll admit that Love Actually isn't high on my list, though I tend to like older movies. Watch it for yourself and decide what you think. I'll probably give it another chance this year to see if I still feel the same.

 

A modern movie I forgot that I do enjoy is The Holiday.

[PrincessMommy]

Shanvan - I didn't like "Love Actually" much either...and I normally like all those actors and Brit-movies. But, that one didn't do much for me either.

[nmoira]

:D

Shanvan - I didn't like "Love Actually" much either...and I normally like all those actors and Brit-movies. But, that one didn't do much for me either.

 

I thought it was OK, but just that. Could have done with another script revision and a bit tighter editing. I do love Tim from The Office (aka Martin Freeman) though.

[elfgivas]

we love angela lansbury's

Mrs. Santa Claus.

 

and every year we watch

Trapped in Paradise

because my brother has a bit part, and because it is set in Niagara on the Lake, where my family lives, so its a bit like going home for christmas.

 

this year i watched

The Christmas Wife

for the first time, and it was completely different than i had thought it would be. its stuck with me.

 

almost dinner time,

ann

[elfgivas]

but my favourite is probably

The Vicar of Dibley's Christmas special.

[reign]

I voted White Christmas but it was very close to A Christmas Story. Great movies I love all year.

[LeslieAnneLevine]

I had to vote for Elf. It's just so watchable. I also really like The Family Man (Tea Leoni & Nicolas Cage) this time of year.

 

I hate Love, Actually. Like PrincessMommy, I like the actors and I generally like British comedies (and dramas).

[catz]

I picked A Christmas Story, but I love all those movies old and new really!

 

My dd is watching Charlie Brown Christmas right now.

[Stacia]

Die Hard, of course! :thumbup1: :D

 

Second place would probably be Elf.

[shanvan]

I had to vote for Elf. It's just so watchable. I also really like The Family Man (Tea Leoni & Nicolas Cage) this time of year.

 

I hate Love, Actually. Like PrincessMommy, I like the actors and I generally like British comedies (and dramas).

 

 

 

Oh! We like Elf too. I completely forgot about Family Man--I especially love when he throws a fit about the suit he wants at the mall!

[HollyB]

I voted for Charlie Brown, but I also love Die Hard and Mixed Nuts. I watch all three of those every year.