Films of X-mas Past
by Shannon Thomas
Houses are blanketed with snow, the smell of gingerbread is in the air, and with family bonding, what’s better on Christmas than a great holiday movie? Many movies have become part of the season’s traditions and have never failed to provide the true Christmas spirit.
Elf is a movie that stars Will Ferrell as a man raised by elves, finding himself while spreading Christmas cheer. His experience in New York proves him to be a clumsy yet warm-hearted man who just wants to share Christmas joy while finding his biological family. Ferrell’s performance in this film is truly commendable and as always, his humorous self has made this movie a Christmas favorite.
The Polar Express has been a favorite among many ever since it was a children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The movie, just as captivating as the book, is a computer-animated film which includes the voice of Tom Hanks. It is a story of a young boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train headed to the North Pole. He embarks on a train to the North Pole, taking him through a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the spirit of Christmas never fades for those who truly believe. This heart-warming film is a favorite amongst children and adults and indisputably reveals how far one can go with just a little bit of hope.
For 22 years, Home Alone has been a classic holiday comedy loved by people everywhere. This exceptionally popular film stars Macaulay Culkin, playing an 8-year old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for vacation and deviously defends his home against a pair of clumsy burglars. At first, being home alone meant having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents’ bed, and making a mess. However, he soon discovers two burglars about to rob his house and acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps. Although a celebrated comedy, this movie never fails to show what it means to be a family.
It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most renowned Christmas classics of all time. This 1946 film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide brings about the intervention of a guardian angel trying to gain his wings. An angel, Clarence Odbody, reveals to Bailey what the world would be like had he never existed. Though he is 66 years old, this uplifting film is a Christmas favorite for all. This truly inspiring film proves how precious and valuable one’s life really is and not a single second of it should be wasted.
These Christmas favorites prove to be the major contributors to the Christmas spirit in all of us. From the destructive antics of their unique characters to their heartwarming messages about life and love, these films leave us with enough Christmas joy to last the
Houses are blanketed with snow, the smell of gingerbread is in the air, and with family bonding, what’s better on Christmas than a great holiday movie? Many movies have become part of the season’s traditions and have never failed to provide the true Christmas spirit.
Elf is a movie that stars Will Ferrell as a man raised by elves, finding himself while spreading Christmas cheer. His experience in New York proves him to be a clumsy yet warm-hearted man who just wants to share Christmas joy while finding his biological family. Ferrell’s performance in this film is truly commendable and as always, his humorous self has made this movie a Christmas favorite.
The Polar Express has been a favorite among many ever since it was a children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The movie, just as captivating as the book, is a computer-animated film which includes the voice of Tom Hanks. It is a story of a young boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train headed to the North Pole. He embarks on a train to the North Pole, taking him through a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the spirit of Christmas never fades for those who truly believe. This heart-warming film is a favorite amongst children and adults and indisputably reveals how far one can go with just a little bit of hope.
For 22 years, Home Alone has been a classic holiday comedy loved by people everywhere. This exceptionally popular film stars Macaulay Culkin, playing an 8-year old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for vacation and deviously defends his home against a pair of clumsy burglars. At first, being home alone meant having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents’ bed, and making a mess. However, he soon discovers two burglars about to rob his house and acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps. Although a celebrated comedy, this movie never fails to show what it means to be a family.
It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most renowned Christmas classics of all time. This 1946 film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide brings about the intervention of a guardian angel trying to gain his wings. An angel, Clarence Odbody, reveals to Bailey what the world would be like had he never existed. Though he is 66 years old, this uplifting film is a Christmas favorite for all. This truly inspiring film proves how precious and valuable one’s life really is and not a single second of it should be wasted.
These Christmas favorites prove to be the major contributors to the Christmas spirit in all of us. From the destructive antics of their unique characters to their heartwarming messages about life and love, these films leave us with enough Christmas joy to last the