It’s Not Even Thanksgiving Yet

And today I decided to compile my list of movies that I will be watching this Christmas season with the generous help of our local library, netflix, and perhaps, youtube.

So in no particular order, these are either movies about Christmas (i.e. traditional Christmas movies) or movies that evoke Christmas-y thoughts.

1. White Christmas

It’s a Classic with a capital C. Great story, great songs. "Sisters" as sung by Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby. Enough Said.



2. Prancer

I love this story. And Sam Elliot reminds me of my dad.




3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original cartoon version)

LOVE this version and it has an awesome soundtrack that will make you happy. Also, I’m thinking I should get an antler for Patches this year. That would make a great Christmas family photo.

4. Little Women

It starts off with Christmas and a lot of snow. It makes you want to live in New England and play dress up in the attic with your sisters. Trust me, warm and cozy feelings are a guarantee.

5. Meet Me in St. Louis

This movie goes through all the seasons but it has great songs including “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”. Classic.

6. Love Actually

This one is a bit controversial. There are parts that you need to forward though. But it’s funny and charming. And it’s a lot of fun to take turns verbally abusing Alan Rickman’s secretary with your roommates (if you have them) every time she appears on the screen. I'm going to have to show Zach how to do it.

7. It’s a Wonderful Life

Jimmy Stewart and Christmas. You can’t get more classic (or classy) than that.

8. The Holiday

I’m going to be honest and say that I watch this movie for 3 reasons: the Kate Winslet storyline, the English Cottage (pictures above, aka my dream house), and the tent. But those are three pretty darn good reasons.

9. You’ve Got Mail

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan can do no wrong together. This movie really does make you want to buy bouquets of sharpened pencils and find a river you can skate away on. Word.

10. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Love this movie, love the songs, and there’s a lot of snow. Like a LOT. Like, an avalanche.

11. Home Alone

If you grew up in the 90s this is probably one of your favorite movies and for good reason: it’s AWESOME.

12. Miracle on 34th Street (the original with Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood as a child)

Yay for Black and White movies! He is the best Santa.

13. The Muppet Christmas Carol

I’ma be honest again: I don’t much care for Dickens. But I do like Muppets. And Michael Kane.

14. Elf

This is a very new addition but it A) is funny, B) has Zooey Deschanel (even though she’s blonde?) and C) She sings.

15. A Christmas Story, my husband says this is a must watch. I’ve actually never seen it.

I know, I know, how I managed to make it to adulthood without the experience of A Christmas Story is unfathomable. Maybe I’m not a grown up yet? So there.


What’s on your list? Did I miss anything?