Adam's actually had the last two days off this week and its allowed me to direct my focus to Christmas. Shutterfly had a great deal going on so our cards have been ordered. I put together our gift budget, and today we updated our ornaments to the oh-so-kid-friendly 'shatterproof' version. I found the local radio station that's already broadcasting holiday tunes, as well as the satellite radio stations; and I started thinking about holiday movies.
There are 3 movies that are my holiday essentials and they illustrate how my tastes have changed as I've grown up. When I was little I adored A Charlie Brown Christmas. I always felt like it was officially Christmas-time when it was aired on TV. I love when Linus explains the true meaning of Christmas to Charlie Brown and references the bible passage in Luke. I still keep an eye out for the annual airing and we bought Seb a Charlie Brown Christmas t-shirt at Target today even though he has no idea who Charlie Brown is. While Charlie Brown is great, it is a bit dated and from way before I was born. My next movie is the Christmas movie for my generation.
Home Alone came out when I was 11 or 12 and I think I actually saw it in the theater with my family. It's perfect for both adults and kids. What kid didn't love all the stunts Kevin pulled on Harry and Marv?! I can quote so much of the movie, and it has an awesome soundtrack. I'm pretty sure, since it is THE Christmas movie, it'll be aired on some channel tomorrow evening, better set the DVR. What better way to wash down the turkey and pumpkin pie than with a little Kevin McAllister antics.
The last movie in my Christmas trilogy is The Holiday. I love, love, love this movie. I own it on DVD but the recording's also sitting on my DVR from last year. In fact, I think I'll go watch it after I search for (and most likely find) and set the box to record Home Alone tomorrow. I love the story and can't argue with a nice dose of Jude Law. Bonus: it's one of the few movies where Jack Black's character doesn't annoy the heck out of me. I also happen to adore the sound track. Adam and I used a bunch of the songs as the prelude music at our wedding ceremony, the music is just that good.
I wonder, when Seb's my age, what movies will make up his ultimate Christmas collection. :)
Home Alone came out when I was 11 or 12 and I think I actually saw it in the theater with my family. It's perfect for both adults and kids. What kid didn't love all the stunts Kevin pulled on Harry and Marv?! I can quote so much of the movie, and it has an awesome soundtrack. I'm pretty sure, since it is THE Christmas movie, it'll be aired on some channel tomorrow evening, better set the DVR. What better way to wash down the turkey and pumpkin pie than with a little Kevin McAllister antics.
The last movie in my Christmas trilogy is The Holiday. I love, love, love this movie. I own it on DVD but the recording's also sitting on my DVR from last year. In fact, I think I'll go watch it after I search for (and most likely find) and set the box to record Home Alone tomorrow. I love the story and can't argue with a nice dose of Jude Law. Bonus: it's one of the few movies where Jack Black's character doesn't annoy the heck out of me. I also happen to adore the sound track. Adam and I used a bunch of the songs as the prelude music at our wedding ceremony, the music is just that good.
I wonder, when Seb's my age, what movies will make up his ultimate Christmas collection. :)
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