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Ultimate Christmas Viewing
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The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Muppet Christmas Carol
Buy used from: $42.00
Should be in every family collection. Narrative style using Dickens prose, great music, excellent intro for kids to the story. #1 Quote: `I fell down the chimney and landed on a flaming hot goose!'
It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life
Buy used from: $15.81
All-time Christmas classic. Great story, and fun insight into life in US before the Internet, cell phones, ATM's, etc. Yes it's hokey but watch it every year. #1 Quote: `Way to go, Clarence!'
The Original Television Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / The Little Drummer Boy)The Original Television Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / The Little Drummer Boy)
Buy used from: $10.25
All the TV from my childhood. Drummer Boy my all-time fav. #1 Quote: 'Bumbles Bounce!' (Rudolph)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)
Buy used from: $6.10
My holiday decoration inspiration. A great way to remember things could be worse. #1 Quote: 'Oh, he's just yakkin on a bone'
A Christmas Carol (Original B&W Version)A Christmas Carol (Original B&W Version)
Buy used from: $39.94
The best of the old Scrooge classics, I much prefer the B&W version. #1 Quote: 'Bob, I haven't taken leave of my senses. I've come to them.'
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street
Buy used from: $13.99
Proof that Santa Exists! A great story with a happy ending. #1 Quote: `Since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.'
A Charlie Brown ChristmasA Charlie Brown Christmas
Buy used from: $8.98
What better way to remember the true meaning of Christmas? I'm always impressed this includes actual scripture quotes. #1 Quote: Luke 2:8-13
The Santa Clause (Widescreen Special Edition)The Santa Clause (Widescreen Special Edition)
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $7.99
Fantastic props and scenery. One view of how Santa has been around for so long. #1 Quote: 'Not too hot. Extra chocolate. Shaken, not stirred.'
Elf (Infinifilm Edition)Elf (Infinifilm Edition)
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $3.27
A new classic. Will Ferrell's best ever work. Great props and special effects. #1 Quote: 'You stink. You smell like beef and cheese! You don't smell like Santa.'
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition)Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $11.53
The ultimate statement about Christmas commercialism. The all-time best for makeup, props, special effects. #1 Quote: 'Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant. '
A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition)A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition)
Buy new: $10.49 / Used from: $5.70
Probably the single most overhyped Christmas movie ever, but still a great story with some hilarious moments. #1 Quote (of course): 'You'll shoot your eye out, kid'
ScroogedScrooged
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.82
A good repackaging of the old story. Has some very funny and very touching parts. #1 Quote: 'I never liked a girl well enough to give her 12 sharp knives.'
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
Buy used from: $13.74
Not much of a story, but a great cast and music. #1 Quote: 'I'm dreaming of a White Christmas...'
A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.94
The best of the modern traditional versions. Patrick Stewert a very convincing Scrooge. #1 Quote: 'Then they'd better do it, and decrease the surplus population.'
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas EveTrans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $7.99
Classic Rock Christmas music with a lite christmas story. Fantastic music, and a glimpse of an even greater stage show.
VeggieTales Holiday Double Feature - The Toy That Saved Christmas / The Star of ChristmasVeggieTales Holiday Double Feature - The Toy That Saved Christmas / The Star of Christmas
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $5.38
Some of the best Veggietales. Great for young kids. #1 Quote: 'You got a monkey that can yodel?'
Opus n' Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work [VHS]Opus n' Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work [VHS]
Buy used from: $0.78
A briefly run special from Bloom County creator. Rampant randomness with great characters, funny moments, and a poignant ending. #1 Quote: `an Albatross, suck up an Albatross!'
Adventures In Odyssey Christmas DVD: Electric Christmas & Once Upon An AvalancheAdventures In Odyssey Christmas DVD: Electric Christmas & Once Upon An Avalanche
Buy used from: $15.40
Another great choice for kids to focus on the real meaning of Christmas.
The Happy Holiday HearthThe Happy Holiday Hearth
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $4.36
Everybody needs a Christmas Hearth, this is one of the best out there.