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MrCleveland · 12-22-2011, 06:05 PM

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Since Christmas is coming...I thought of showing you a list I made of my 16 favorite Christmas-Themed Specials and Movies.

I have a WORST List, but I'll be saving that for the 26th.

Tweety · 12-22-2011, 09:44 PM

Lists are always fun!

In terms of movies, I would put "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street", (the original of course, not the remakes) at the top of the list.

I actually didn't see "A Christmas Story" until a few years ago (3 or 4 years ago) and I love that movie! It was made back in the 80s, but I never watched it at that time. Now I watch it every year on DVD.

I would put "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the very top of the list of Christmas specials. In fact, it's the only one I watch. I personally was never impressed with the Grinch, even as a kid. But the reason I'd put Charlie Brown at the top of the list is because it's the only Christmas special that actually incorporates the real reason for Christmas into the storyline.

dakert · 12-22-2011, 09:50 PM

[QUOTE=Tweety] I personally was never impressed with the Grinch, even as a kid.

I would give How The Grinch Stole Christmas another looksie

MrCleveland · 12-22-2011, 10:08 PM

WELL...

I do have a Warning Sign for these lists, because NOT everyone can agree.

Tweety · 12-22-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

WELL...

I do have a Warning Sign for these lists, because NOT everyone can agree.

I saw that, so I felt safe posting those comments. It's all opinion anyway when it comes to movies and TV shows.

Tweety · 12-22-2011, 10:48 PM

[QUOTE=dakert]

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Originally Posted by Tweety

I personally was never impressed with the Grinch, even as a kid.

I would give How The Grinch Stole Christmas another looksie

Actually, I think the only reason I'm not a Grinch or Frosty fan is because the Charlie Brown special was (to me) just so much better. The others just seemed like a waste to me, and I never got into them. Also, I'm pretty sure I never saw the Grinch cartoon on TV until after I was past the age to which it was targeted to appeal.

Family Ties Forever! · 12-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Some of the movies on the list I really like. There are a few I have never seen.
Of course, there are some good Christmas themed tv show episodes as well.

MrCleveland · 12-23-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Some of the movies on the list I really like. There are a few I have never seen.
Of course, there are some good Christmas themed tv show episodes as well.

I know I could've posted Christmas episodes, like "Family Matters" or "Home Improvement"...but I decided to stick to the Specials and Movies since there's a lot of those episodes.

Regulus · 12-23-2011, 09:46 AM

IMO

Best Christmas Movies

1. It's a Wonderful Life

2. Miracle on 34th Street (1947 Version)

3a. A Christmas Carol (1951 Version) -
- Dead Heat!
3b. A Christmas Carol (1984 Version) -

4. Home Alone 2

5. The Polar Express

6. The Santa Clause

7. Home Alone

8. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

9. A Christmas Story

10a. Jingle All The Way
- (Another Dead Heat!)
10b. Home Alone 3

Best Christmas Specials

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas

2. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

3. Dr. Suess How The Grinch Stole CXhristmas

4. Frosty The Snowman

5. The Little Drummer Boy

Best Christmas TV Episode

Dragnet (1950s) The Big Little Jesus (The 1960s Remake is purdy good too!)

MERRY CHRISTmas Everybody!

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OH Nuts! · 12-23-2011, 01:43 PM

There are so many great Xmas movies and specials that its hard to pick the very best off the bat - but Mr. Magoo's Christmas special is definttely on the list. I remember how I used to flip for it when I was a kid.

MrCleveland · 12-23-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

There are so many great Xmas movies and specials that its hard to pick the very best off the bat - but Mr. Magoo's Christmas special is definttely on the list. I remember how I used to flip for it when I was a kid.

That'd be on the list too, but choosing 16 was the difficult part.

mets82 · 12-23-2011, 08:44 PM

I would put A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone as my top 3 specials/movies. I would put Mickey's Christmas Carol but has it been on tv in the past few years? I would put Jingle All the Way and Home Alone 2 on there as well. I'll be honest that Im not a big fan of It's A Wonderful Life. I mean its ok but I'd much rather watch the movies that I listed above ahead of It's a Wonderful Life.

MrCleveland · 12-24-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mets82

I would put A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone as my top 3 specials/movies. I would put Mickey's Christmas Carol but has it been on tv in the past few years? I would put Jingle All the Way and Home Alone 2 on there as well. I'll be honest that Im not a big fan of It's A Wonderful Life. I mean its ok but I'd much rather watch the movies that I listed above ahead of It's a Wonderful Life.

Mickey's Christmas Carol will be on today @ 3 p.m. on ABC Family.

But I didn't care for "Jingle All The Way" featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. (I think that was right).

icecream · 12-26-2011, 11:44 PM

my top 5 Christmas movies
1. A Christmas Carol (Kelsey Grammer version)
2. It's a Wonderful Life
3. Miracle on 34th Street (original)
4. White Christmas
5. Mr. St. Nick

Schmoopie · 12-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Here are my favorites....

Charlie Brown Christmas
Christmas Story
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Garfield Christmas
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Elf
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon)
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales/Christmas Time Again Charlie Brown
Home Alone 2
Prancer
Rick Steeves European Christmas
I Want a Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas
Mickey's Magical Christmas

12-22-2011, 06:05 PM	#1
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12-22-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Lists are always fun! In terms of movies, I would put "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street", (the original of course, not the remakes) at the top of the list. I actually didn't see "A Christmas Story" until a few years ago (3 or 4 years ago) and I love that movie! It was made back in the 80s, but I never watched it at that time. Now I watch it every year on DVD. I would put "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the very top of the list of Christmas specials. In fact, it's the only one I watch. I personally was never impressed with the Grinch, even as a kid. But the reason I'd put Charlie Brown at the top of the list is because it's the only Christmas special that actually incorporates the real reason for Christmas into the storyline.
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12-23-2011, 02:09 AM	#7
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12-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#9
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	IMO Best Christmas Movies 1. It's a Wonderful Life 2. Miracle on 34th Street (1947 Version) 3a. A Christmas Carol (1951 Version) - - Dead Heat! 3b. A Christmas Carol (1984 Version) - 4. Home Alone 2 5. The Polar Express 6. The Santa Clause 7. Home Alone 8. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 9. A Christmas Story 10a. Jingle All The Way - (Another Dead Heat!) 10b. Home Alone 3 Best Christmas Specials 1. A Charlie Brown Christmas 2. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer 3. Dr. Suess How The Grinch Stole CXhristmas 4. Frosty The Snowman 5. The Little Drummer Boy Best Christmas TV Episode Dragnet (1950s) The Big Little Jesus (The 1960s Remake is purdy good too!) MERRY CHRISTmas Everybody! -
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12-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#12
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,060	I would put A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone as my top 3 specials/movies. I would put Mickey's Christmas Carol but has it been on tv in the past few years? I would put Jingle All the Way and Home Alone 2 on there as well. I'll be honest that Im not a big fan of It's A Wonderful Life. I mean its ok but I'd much rather watch the movies that I listed above ahead of It's a Wonderful Life.
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12-22-2011, 09:50 PM	#3
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	[QUOTE=Tweety] I personally was never impressed with the Grinch, even as a kid. I would give How The Grinch Stole Christmas another looksie

12-22-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,236	WELL... I do have a Warning Sign for these lists, because NOT everyone can agree.

12-23-2011, 01:43 PM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	There are so many great Xmas movies and specials that its hard to pick the very best off the bat - but Mr. Magoo's Christmas special is definttely on the list. I remember how I used to flip for it when I was a kid.

12-26-2011, 11:44 PM	#14
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12-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#15
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Here are my favorites.... Charlie Brown Christmas Christmas Story How The Grinch Stole Christmas Garfield Christmas Mickey's Christmas Carol Elf Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Frosty the Snowman How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon) Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales/Christmas Time Again Charlie Brown Home Alone 2 Prancer Rick Steeves European Christmas I Want a Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas Mickey's Magical Christmas
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