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Recapture that Christmas Feeling
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Sesame Street - Christmas Eve on Sesame StreetSesame Street - Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
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Jim Henson spoke not only to children, but to everyone who knew that there was more magic in the world than what can be comprehended. Rated G.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
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Bing Crosby's velvety smooth voice and Danny Kaye's dance moves and comedic charm can hardly complement the beauty and talents of Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Rated G.
While You Were SleepingWhile You Were Sleeping
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A lonely woman finds the warmth of a loving family through a string of accidents. So much more than just romantic comedy.Rated PG.
It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life
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A box office failure, the studio allowed the copyright to lapse. The movie's entrance to the public domain immortalized the idyllic world of Bedford Falls and the magic of Christmas. Rated G.
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street
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The graceful Maureen O'Hara, the adorable Natalie Wood, and the believablity of Ed Gwen's Santa Claus will continue to dwarf the disgraceful remake of the 1990's. Rated G.
Just FriendsJust Friends
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A great comedy with young stars for the twenty something crowd. Chris Brander's unexpected Christmas vacation in his hometown proves Murphy's Law. Rated PG-13.
A Charlie Brown ChristmasA Charlie Brown Christmas
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Charles Schultz used his comic strip throughout his career to covertly spread the Gospel. This classic brings Christmas back to the fundamentals:the nativity of Christ and God's love for Man. Rated G.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Burl Ives' songs and the story of misfits who find love and acceptance make this puppet show an enjoyable allegory of Christ's love. Rated G.
The Bishop's WifeThe Bishop's Wife
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David Niven plays an Anglican bishop who is more concerned about building a cathedral than experiencing and spreading God's blessings. Cary Grant shows him the light. Rated G.
I'll Be Home for ChristmasI'll Be Home for Christmas
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An egocentric college student learns what is important in life in a mad dash across the US to get home for Christmas. Rated PG.
Meet John DoeMeet John Doe
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A reporter tries to save her job with a letter by a John Doe who is threatening suicide on Christmas Eve. Gary Cooper is bribed to play the part, but fiction and reality soon converge. Rated PG.
The Santa Clause (Widescreen Special Edition)The Santa Clause (Widescreen Special Edition)
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The grace of Christmas works in mysterious ways and once you have accepted the magic, it doesn't let you go. Rated PG.
The Family ManThe Family Man
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An edgy retelling of It's A Wonderful Life. A choice that led to wealth stole his chance for the love of middle class family life. A story of what might have been. Rated PG-13.
Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Horton Hears a WhoDr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Horton Hears a Who
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Dr. Seuss' story of Christmas reflects on what Christmas is about. Not he presents or ornaments, but more about community, peace, and love. Rated G.
Frosty the Snowman/Frosty ReturnsFrosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns
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Narrated by Jimmy Durante, this animated film couldn't help but become a classic. Rated G.
PrancerPrancer
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A little girl believes she has found Santa's Prancer. She tries to help the injured reindeer and helps her father as well. Rated G.
The Story of the First NoelThe Story of the First Noel
Roger Moore offers a story hour of heavenly proportions.
A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol
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An excellent version of A Christmas Carol. George C. Scott may not have the accent for the British Isles, but he has the talent. Rated PG.
The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Muppet Christmas Carol
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Brain Henson continues his father's genius in this less spooky adaptation of Dickens' classic. Rated G.
Grumpy Old MenGrumpy Old Men
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The comic genius of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matheau with the beauty of Ann Margaret. Rated PG-13.
A Holiday to RememberA Holiday to Remember
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A heart-warming story of second chances in a small town. Rated G.
Benji's Very Own Christmas StoryBenji's Very Own Christmas Story
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For the dog lover and those nostalgic for the Benji serials, a Christmas present. Rated G.
Jingle All the WayJingle All the Way
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Two misguided dads duke it out over the last toy in stock that will win the love of their respective sons. Rated PG.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)
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National Lampoon takes a shot at Christmas. Great comedy with great actors. Rated PG-13.
The Bells of St. Mary'sThe Bells of St. Mary's
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This other Bing Crosby Christmas classic will warm your heart and soul. Rated G.
Going My Way/Holiday InnGoing My Way/Holiday Inn
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Irving Berlin's genius is displayed with multiple new songs celebrating the holidays. The first movie with White Christmas. Astaire and Crosby are great. Rated PG.