Day 20: What are your holiday movie traditions?

[Nick]

 

From the many Christmas traditions out there, I find there is nothing better than being with my favourite people, wearing PJs, sitting down to a good movie and letting my tummy work away on that food baby. 

Christmas has come to represent different things to different people, and the movies that take inspiration from (or are taking place during) Christmas reflect that. The holiday movie canon has expanded exponentially. 

My favourite list includes the romantic Love Actually, the horror-esque Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as the action-packed Die Hard, which yes, is a Christmas movie, and that's all there is to it. 

Whether you’re after the warm blanket effect of a romantic comedy, a Christmas classic, a die-hard action movie or a hidden gem that’s as fresh as cookies coming out of the oven, what are your movie traditions when it comes to Christmas?

Thanks 

Nick

[Nick]

Can't disagree there, it's just the best and the soundtrack does wonders! @Bronwyn38 @Katie 

[Bronwyn38]

another excellent soundtrack @Nick  (and again, featuring the wonderful Bill Nighy): The Boat that Rocked, not especially Christmassy, but fab soundtrack!

[Mark116]

@Nick  We always watch, at least once, sometimes more than once It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street [original].  We also always had a tradition of going out to the movies on Christmas night, but that won't be happening this year. 

[Katie]

I'm really keen to watch the classics this year @Mark116, as I've never really watched them before. I think these are meant to be the ultimates, right? 

Do you normally go and see a Christmas film on Xmas Eve or stick to whatever has just been released?

[Mark116]

@Katie  They're both wonderful, but I'm a fan of classic  movies.  You might be surprised though in some ways they are more modern than you might expect.  34th street's Maureen O'Hara is a divorced single mom working at Macy's, which was a little racy for the 40s.  Jimmy Stewart's depression and his reactions in Wonderful Life are also pretty modern.  Of course they also reflect their times.

We always went out to see a first run film on Christmas night.  So, presents, dinner, and then a movie....way back in the Stone age of my teens and early 20s that was sometimes followed by going out to the 24 hour diner after dropping off the family:)

[Katie]

They sound awesome - gonna try and watch them and see for myself 😊

That's a great tradition, I don't think cinemas are even open on Christmas Day usually here in the UK. Love the trip to the diner too, seems like the perfect American Christmas 

[Nick]

It's been years I've watched the classics so this is a brilliant idea @Katie @Mark116 

[Ria16]

KiaOra @Nick @et al, 

Im agreeing and nodding my head with a lot of those firm favourites 👍🏽
Working right through the season here but should be home by about 4pm for a small barbie with a few friends. ( we have long awaited blissful rain here right now so that could change for an under shelter gathering) We are so yellow!  Today I’m making the Pav .
 Then definitely a snuggle down with the mister & the hounds for Love Actually and Four Weddings with hopefully my chocolate almonds 🙂 

Meri Kirihimete wishing you a safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

❤️

[Bronwyn38]

I like your thinking @Ria16 !!! Great combo!

[Nick]

Wishing you all the best for the new year @Ria16 

(4 weddings should be revisited, haven't seen it for ages) 

[Miloud0]

Salute, 

Thank you so much @Nick for sharing with us this interesting topic  

Happy Christmas 

Thanks, 

Miloud