Compound And Recursive Bows

Christmas is the time of year when being with family and friends is first and foremost on your mind. Getting together with those nearest and dearest to you is important. What better way to share time and a few laughs with each other than with a good Christmas movie.

Christmas movies appeal to all ages. Finding the right movie to watch with your entire family might be tricky. That's why we put together this list of good family-friendly movies that everyone will enjoy. We watch a couple every single year!

A Christmas Story (1983) Poor Ralphie just wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Why can't anyone understand? They all just keep repeating the same old sad refrain - "you'll shoot your eye out." It's 1940s America at Christmastime. Ralphie's family is busy preparing, and Ralphie is busy trying to get his BB gun by leaving subtle hints around the house. Of course, disruptions like his father's winning a "major award", double-dog-daring a kid to stick his tongue to the flag pole, and daydreaming up the awful consequences of getting one's mouth washed out with soap for saying the "fudge" word, keep happening to distract Ralphie from his ultimate goal... the Red Ryder BB Gun. Even being forced to wear pink bunny pajamas, complete with ears, can't stop him from keeping his eye on the prize.

Elf (2003) Will Ferrell is a six foot elf who is let loose in New York City in search of his father. How did there come to be a six foot elf? When a baby in an orphanage crawls into Santa's gift bag, he ends up at the North Pole and is raised by the elves. Baby Buddy grows up and realizes that he's different from the other elves and learns the truth. His father is alive and on Santa's "Naughty List" living in New York City. Buddy is on a mission to meet his father and get him on the "Nice List." When Buddy realizes that not everyone LOVES Christmas like he does, he sets out to change them into true believers. Hilarious moments and great performances by Ferrell, as well as James Caan, and Bob Newhart, make this a must see movie.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) This "must see holiday movie" is worth more than a passing glance. James Stewart as George Bailey and Donna Reed as Mary Bailey offer wonderful performances that have lasted the test of time. Set in a small town, George has big dreams. Unfortunately, he has to put those dreams on hold when his family and his town needs him. When his life takes a seriously bad turn, he is sent a guardian angel, Clarence, who is on his first mission to Earth to earn his angel wings. With help from Clarence, and a little magic, George learns that even when things seem the darkest, having a loving family and good friends is all that really matters. At times funny, at times touching, this movie is a classic for all ages.

The Santa Clause (1994) If your son told you he was at the North Pole last night, would you believe him? If you're Santa you would! When Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, surprised Santa on his rooftop, causing him to fall off, Scott unwillingly agreed to the Santa "clause" which made him the new Santa. The transformation from Dad to Santa took some time and some getting used to. Scott's son, Charlie, knew it right away when Dad started getting jolly and round, and attracting all kinds of kids telling him what they wanted for Christmas. Then there's Mom and her psychiatrist husband who don't know quite how to handle these stories of Charlie's. Flying off to the North Pole? The ending is sweet and will make you believe in miracles.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Dr. Seuss is known and loved by folks age 1 to 101, and his classic story of the magic of Christmas is probably one of his best. The Grinch is a fellow you wouldn't want to cross paths with. M-E-A-N! And now, he has a horrible plan to ruin Christmas for the happy Whos down in Whoville by stealing all their presents and decorations. He hatches his evil plan, puts the wheels in motion, and succeeds in ridding Whoville of Christmas. Or so he thinks. Can the true meaning of Christmas be stolen? If it can't, will the old Grinch himself have to change?

Isn't it time you grabbed a movie, a snack, your favorite blanket, and your family, and spent some time together? This Christmas make a movie date with the people you love. Have some laughs, snuggle, and enjoy!

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