Redditor IsaidwhatIsaidSNS wanted to hear about all the best movies that make the holiday season feel merry and bright. So they asked everyone to share:
"What do you think is the number 1 Christmas movie(s) of all time?"
I love Christmas movies. All of them.
But let's pick a few favs.
Christmas Monsters
Santa Hat Christmas Movies GIF by filmeditorGiphy"I remember watching Gremlins with my daughter when she was younger. I was concerned it might be too scary, that was fine. I nearly forgot about the Santa secret reveal though! Fortunately I remembered in time and fast forwarded past that part."
Eq2me
Artistry in Clay
"'The year without Santa Claus.' I've always been a sucker for claymation."
severley_confused
"The snow/heat miser songs are amazing."
"Everyone loves this one for Snow Miser and Heat Miser. Now, I'm not going to say they aren't great, but for me they're not the reason I like this one so much."
"Santa Claus having a crisis of faith, and realizing the joy he really does bring people, is such a great and well told story. The Believe song is great, blue Christmas is great, and Mickey Rooney gives a hell of a performance."
"I always liked it for that."
Qwerty_Asdfgh_Zxcvb
Hip Hip Hooray
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
tyce2020
"My favorite Christmas movie as well. 'We’re gonna press on and we’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fu**in’ Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white a** down that chimney tonight, he’s gonna find the jolliest bunch of a**holes this side of the nuthouse.”
spartanscott093
A Merry Way
"Gotta have 'Jingle All the Way' in there."
dan_buh
"I always lose it and start laughing during Sinbad's rant at the toy store when they are waiting for it to opening ''I gotta pay alimony to a woman who had sex with everyone in the post office... BUT ME!!!''
"Or after the bomb goes off in the radio station ''that was really a bomb? THIS IS A SICK WORLD WE'RE LIVING IN, SICK PEOPLE!!!'"
KR_Blade
Kermit & Friends
The Muppet Christmas Carol Cheers GIF by filmeditorGiphy"Muppets Christmas Carol."
Fessir
"It’s a brilliant adaptation altogether - and Michael Caine’s performance is beautiful. He could’ve played it for jokes but his Scrooge is so genuine. I love the film so much, it’s so moving when it needs to be, and silly when it’s suitable."
kirmobak
The Muppets are always the best.
KEVIN!
Macaulay Culkin Running GIF by Home AloneGiphy"Home Alone."
Electrical_Potato_21
"It's played every year in Polish television for Christmas. Once they said they're not going to air it and people were angry. They reverted the decision. Is it also a must have in other countries?"
Vatonee
Alternatives
"Scrooged. It's a personal favorite."
forf**ksakewhatnow
"I can’t believe how far I had to come to see this. I love this movie. It is #1. It is a gem."
grrargg
"It's a crying shame. I don't know when I saw it first but it's my favorite 'Alternative' Christmas film. Despite being hugely cynical it also doesn't cheap out on the heart. Even now it doesn't feel like Christmas till I hear those credits."
GunstarGreen
"Seriously my favorite Christmas movie. I love it so much."
TwistedNJaded
You're a mean one...
"'How the Grinch Stole the Christmas' Animation movie."
haterkelol
"Assuming we're talking about the 1966 animated version... It's probably not higher on the list because it's a TV special rather than a movie. It’s not even 30 minutes long. It's great though!"
SteinyOLP
"The original has a spirit and authenticity all its own. The live-action and the animated remake are both enjoyable personally, but they’re sapped of true character. It’s like 60s soul vs modern pop music. Both can be pleasant, but one came from the source and the other is over-produced."
blonde-bandit
Thanks Netflix
"Everyone has already said the usual suspects so I wanted to give a nod to a more recent/maybe less known one:"
"'Klaus.' It's on Netflix and it about makes me cry every time. Love that one."
NyukaNyuka
"One of the best things Netflix has ever produced. It's awesome and a top 5 for me."
wronglyzorro
"Klaus is definitely the best Santa origin story."
AngusVanhookHinson
The Greatest
Classic Film Christmas Movies GIF by GIF Greeting CardsGiphy"It’s damn near 100 years old, but It’s a Wonderful Life still does it for me."
cranes_in_the_sky
"When I was younger I didn’t understand how anyone could like an old black and white movie. I was bored one day, nothing on TV, and decided to watch it. What a fantastic movie! I hated that I never even gave it a chance simply because it was old. It started me on a path of watching old movies and I have loved so many!"
no_no_sorry
I love this list. Time to get jolly.
"People who like winter, why?"
No Chance Of Bug Bites!
"No mosquitoes."- Aggra_Photo_
Some People Just Prefer The Cold...
"I'm not sweating in bed anymore."- drgn2009
frozen let it go GIFNo Chance Of Overheating
"I'm fat and work outside."- jamiethered
Serenity
"Winter air smells so crisp and calm."
"The cold air on my skin makes me feel alive and inspired, like anything is possible."
"I can't really explain it."
"Have you ever walked alone in the woods during a light snowfall?"
"I highly recommend it."
"Everything is quiet and still, except for the sharp crackle of underbrush under your feet as you walk."
"It's like being the only person in the world."
"Sorry, I think my introversion is showing."- whenthecatmeows
Easier To Enjoy The Great Outdoors...
"My allergies aren’t bothering me in winter and I’m not sweating after a 5 minute walk outside."- Verily_indubitably
Winnie The Pooh Animation GIF by DisneyGiphyTurn , Turn, Turn...
"Fall is the beauty of dying."
"Winter is the peace of death."- PatientlyNostalgic
Just A Matter Of Personal Taste
"Just like some people enjoy summer and feel more alive."
"It is the same for winter."
"The smell of nature after it rains, the sound of rain, feeling cold."
"I think part of it is that I prefer night to day so having a gray wether is heaven plus winter clothes are prettier and more comfy."- metcxtubc
Just About Sums It Up
"Winter is cold, so the mosquitos are dead."
"The days are shorter, more time in bed."
"Staying warm by the fire, with the one you desire,
"And far less restrictions on bread :)."- rity5yender
fireplace GIFGiphyTake Your Pick!
"The sun isn't as bright."
"The world is quieter."
"Especially at 3am."
"There is no pollen in the air."
"The sun isn't out near as much."
"People stay indoors more."
"Fires are nicer in winter."- dragon_book_hoarder
Who doesn't love snuggling up by a fire with a cup of hot chocolate?
Perhaps people who prefer lounging by a pool with a frozen margarita?
To each, their own...
Merry Christmas and Bah, humbug!
The holidays are a time of joy for many, but also a time of turmoil for others.
It's ok to not love this season of "happy" and "merry."
Redditor perfectnegligencewanted everyone to share their worst thoughts about the holiday season, asking:
"What do you hate about Christmas?"
I love Christmas, but that's just me.
I know plenty of people who hunker down and just survive this time.
Mandatory
"The expectation to still give gifts to friends or family who are very aware that you are struggling financially (ie behind on utilities and getting food from pantries). ESPECIALLY hate the mandatory employee contribution to gifts for the boss." ~ FlippingPanda
Happy Drag Queen GIF by CoachGiphyToo Much
"Grandparents loading my kids with toys. It sounds really nice, but when you have multiple grandparents just going crazy, they end up with a lot of cheap crap. Like seriously, don’t get 7 or 8 $5-$10 toys, get one nicer toy. Or throw some books in there. If it has pictures, they’ll like it, I promise. Or clothes."
"Ask me their sizes, and get a shirt or something. But PLEASE no more cheap toys that aren’t age appropriate or aren’t their interests or that break as soon as they use it. It’s so wasteful and it turns Christmas into an endurance run just to satisfy your own ego because you never actually visit." ~ shelbyknits
I Hate Him!
"Elf on the Shelf. I have an irrational hatred for that creepy little b**tard." ~ KirbyBucketts
"Ha! It’s actually quite fun, we don’t do any of the lore, or 'she’s watching you' crap. We just pose her in funny situations each night and the kids love waking up to see where she is the next day. Tonight she’s being attacked by her toy dinosaurs." ~ Buildsoc
Not Authentic
"How commercialized it is. It has essentially become a big marketing event for companies that guilt you into buying things you normally wouldn't." ~ Tuesday2017
"Shopping isn't even enjoyable anymore. I miss the 90s when I could excitedly save up and then buy the latest CD as a gift, now I spend months stressed, trying to think of something each family member wouldn't have already bought for themselves." ~ Famous_Paramedic7562
What a Waste!
"It’s the end of the year and a cold, harsh reminder that another year has gone by and I haven’t done a f**king thing that was at all meaningful." ~ eggshitter
Sad A Christmas Story GIF by filmeditorGiphyIt really has gotten so commercial on the outside. What I buy you, doesn't measure my love for you.
Not Impressed
"I used to hate needing to come up with cool ideas for gifts for the whole family that's not too expensive. But recently I got over it and I'm not trying to impress anyone anymore, so now I just buy every family member a box of assorted chocolates." ~ PrettyPotapenko
unimpressed country music GIF by Shania TwainGiphyRub it in...
"My parents and all my relatives have passed away, so no Xmas shopping, parties, and dinners. No cards. No calls. No gifts. Just getting through the whole month of December, as they ram happy family entertainment into your senses 24/7." ~ DungeonPeaches
"And then people who literally know this rub it in by asking afterward how your Christmas was. How do you think it was, just like the day before and the day after." ~ bay_lamb
That Tree
"Putting the lights on and taking them off the Christmas tree. I LOVE Christmas trees and I LOVE sparkly lights, so when I do my lights I do them right. Every singe branch is wrapped, from the trunk out, and the entire truck is wrapped too. I like the sparkle to come from within. No for needle is spared."
"For example, I did my moms tree a couple years ago when she was sick and couldn’t do it herself. I put 6000 lights on a 12ft tree. She said everyone who saw it was like holy crap, it’s so bright! My mom thinks I should do it professionally, but I hate putting the lights on and taking them off. It’s soooo time consuming, but the pay off is worth it." ~ snowf**kerforreal
'Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer'
"How the lesson of tolerance in 'Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is flawed: he is treated with respect only after showing his practical value. This has bothered me for as long as I can remember. Largely because of how very popular the song is." ~ JSanzi
"I totally agree with your sentiment, but I don’t think it is saying that he only gained value due to his usefulness, but that the other reindeers only realized his value afterwards. That’s just how I’ve always interpreted it, I could be wrong." ~ Nice_Entertainment91
Fear
"Gift anxiety. It's supposed to be great, but I loathe trying to pick a gift for someone. It makes my sick with fear that they'll hate it." ~ Glorfindelirious
Sad Season 1 GIF by Good GirlsGiphyLet's try our best. Times are tough. Money is tight.
Let's try to celebrate, even if we have to find strangers.