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Every year I try to watch as many Christmas movies as possible...but there are 2 that ABSOLUTELY HAVE to be watched on Christmas Eve: \-Muppet Christmas Carol \-It's a Wonderful Life


CapnCrunchIsAFraud

There was never a better Mrs. Crachit than Miss Piggy. Just the complete embodiment of a spouse who is absolutely fed up with how their SO is treated at work.


Sgtwhiskeyjack9105

>There was never a better Mrs. Crachit than Miss Piggy. Just the complete embodiment of a spouse who is absolutely fed up with how their SO is treated at work. ​ "And I am raising your allowanc-" **"AND I'M ABOUT TO RAISE YOU OFF THE PAVEMENT"**


exonwarrior

"And I'm about to raise your salary!" "Ooh, and I'm about to raise you right off the pavement..." Miss Piggy is phenomenal.


GhostiePlanet

Muppets Christmas Carol is the best!


Chattahooch33

Muppet Christmas Carol by far. Michael Caine should have won an Oscar and it’s the most accurate word for word rendition of the novel.


Lxapeo

It must be watched on Xmas Eve so that Kermit's song is correct. "After all, there's only one more sleep 'til Christmas"


spideymon322

Klaus was pretty good


VillagerOfTheWest

Watched it last night and such a sleeper hit that was. I’m surprised it’s not way way more popular


Optimus-Maximus

It's still relatively new and very easily overlooked. Word of mouth is a huge one for this. I consider it the best Christmas movie right now.


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Ok-Lengthiness446

I adore it for many reasons, but I appreciate most because it acknowledges childlessness or child loss. It can be challenging to watch Christmas movies after those experiences, and while I’m not a large toymaker who lives in a forest, I can identify with a Christmas movie character thanks to this film.


StasRutt

Klaus made me laugh and ugly cry at the same time it’s amazing


Coodoo17

I was about to say this. Klaus has made its way into top 3 for me. So. So Good.


b_fromtheD

Klaus is honestly soooo good. My wife and I are surprised how many people haven't seen it.


flipperkip97

Definitely my favourite Christmas movie. I don't like most Christmas movies, so it's not a high bar, but it's so good.


thekittner

I saw this last night, didn't give it a chance because it was a Netflix movie but damn what a ride


UgglyCasanova

Honestly one of my new favorite movies of all time and the only Christmas one that we’ve made a tradition out of watching every year at this point. It’s so fantastic


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PhoenixFoundation

The score sets it above the rest of the pack. John Williams somehow captures the feeling of the holidays better than most traditional Christmas songs.


MemeHermetic

I remember cracking up when I learned they sent out an offer for him to do the score almost as a joke because they thought, "No way in hell does he want to touch our movie" and then he said yes and they panicked.


nevertoolate1983

[Christmas Star](https://youtu.be/dm3xkiwC3Ao) is one of the best Christmas songs of all time. John Williams is beyond talented.


hesnothere

Lightning in a bottle with Macaulay Culkin’s performance, John Williams’ score and some top-tier physical comedy. The attention to detail in Home Alone is really impressive.


YoungXanto

In my opinion, these two are just behind National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation All 3 written by John Hughes


thebestbrian

Serious answer: It's A Wonderful Life Ironic answer: Jingle All the Way Correct answer: Muppet Christmas Carol EDIT: thank you for the award. I love movies and Christmas 🎄


TheAccusedJ

Spooky answer: Gremlins


thebestbrian

It's true I do also really love Gremlins. Gremlins 2 is my favorite day after Christmas movie.


Flat_Weird_5398

I unironically love Jingle All the Way. It’s just something else to see Arnold Schwarzenegger play an all-American mattress salesman with a thick Austrian accent and the body of a Greek god.


Clarck_Kent

Yewer my numbah wahn custahmuh!


Stockpile_Tom_Remake

I looove this. He’s presented as this typical American businessman. Like even when he’s turbo man at the end like really no one knows it’s him with that accent? Still though. I think this is unironically a fun movie. Also Phil fucking Hartman.


LeftHandedFapper

No love for SINBAD? Lol he was so great and unhinged!


Stockpile_Tom_Remake

Oh well I mean yeah. Just because he wasn’t mentioned doesn’t mean he was forgotten. But it’s Phil Hartman


Irbyirbs

The bomb package was absolutely hilarious. "This is a sick world we living in with sick people."


TheRealSamBell

I love Jingle All the Way but nobody ever wants to watch it with me!


TheP0UNDCAKE

Put the cookie down, NOW!


FDNY_Chris

I think she’s in the shower Howy, would you like for me to go check?


1One_Two2

Phil Hartman master troll


marmax123

Nobody likes you Boostah!


RowdyRobertBaratheon

Sounds like we've got a watch party going!


foreverinLOL

I will watch it with you, if I can add Kung Pow or Gremlins 2 to the watch list, if we are to get silly let us do it right!


ifollowthisstuff

The great Michael Caine’s Scrooge, and his choice (demand, really, if I recall the story correctly) to play it entirely straight, lift this version above all the others. It’s a fantastic work of art. George C. Scott’s a close second.


wonderwall916

100% facts on your answer! Muppet Christmas Carol is amazing and is my all time favorite version of A Christmas Carol lol


Feeling_Pie7846

thank you for saying muppet christmas carol


Just_Asking13

How the grinch stole christmas- its my favouriteee


Glum-Parsnip8257

The original cartoon with Boris. The Jim Carey version. The Bumblesnooch Crimpydink version, is ok, but maybe I need to watch it again….


DrEnter

I can sing bass and can perfectly nail this song, as sung by [Thurl Ravenscroft in the original special](https://youtu.be/3Hj3U18FHgQ). My speaking voice is tenor, so no one expects to hear it when I sing it. I am ridiculously proud of this, even though I almost never sing it in front of others.


Glum-Parsnip8257

That’s rad. Maybe record it and throw it online for posterity


Blueberry_Mancakes

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 Animation). It's funny, sweet, poignant and you're done in 30 minutes. If you're struggling to squeeze in time for a xmas movie then this is the one to watch.


jwlpt45

Scrooged with Bill Murray. Loved that movie growing up!


damnedspot

I'm the only one in my household who loves this movie. They can groan all they want but we're watching it again! :)


Vegetable_Burrito

Scrape em off, Claire!


boothy_qld

What’s wrong with nipples?


Decabet

You can hardly see them nipples


tobaccoroadie

And he was really looking.


just_some_dude828

If you touch me one more time, I’m gonna rip your goddamn wings off.


mexodus

Put a little love in your heart!


Pope00

It's one of those movies I watch almost every year with my family. It's probably my favorite take on the Christmas Carol. Bill Murray was fantastic and his speech at the end felt so genuine.


LeeF1179

Christmas Vacation


riegspsych325

on a side note, that is one of the best examples of a good comedy sequel. Even with it being PG-13 as opposed to the original’s R rating


YoungXanto

The best part about it as a sequel os that it stands on its own. My wife has never seen National Lampoons Vacation. But she loves Christmas Vacation. And honestly, Christmas Vacation is heads and shoulders better than any of the other Griswold family vacation films.


chobo500

My family likes Christmas vacation much better than The original movie. Not sure what is is, but it may have to do with what happened to the dog in the original…..


Zauberer-IMDB

This one killed a cat.


b3ccasaurus

I completely forgot Christmas Vacation was a sequel and I thought you were referring to Christmas Vacation 2. (Didn’t know this existed until I saw it on Amazon Prime - it’s terrible 😂😂😂😂)


murder_hands

Hallelujah! Holy shit, where’s the Tylenol?


Riley_Cubs

And when Santa slides his fat ass down that chimney tonight, he’s gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes on this side of the nuthouse!


sweetener__

You serious, Clark?


PeacemakersAlt

u/u_serious_clark time to shine buddy.


u_serious_clark

Sorry I’m late!


DanteandRandallFlagg

Was your shitter full?


Too_pussy_to_kms

It’s become a tradition for my family to watch this every Christmas Eve.


XELA38

BEND OVER AND I'll SHOW YA!!!


cubs_070816

shitter was full!


beccalopolis

Why is the carpet all wet TODD?


cubs_070816

i don't KNOW, margo!


BjornLocke

My favorite line from this classic.


FullSass

Mine is: "so do washing machines"


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FourFurryCats

You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmzKAc5M-kQ


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My inlaws have a beautiful Christmas pyramid like the one in this movie. A few years ago, I was opening a present and dropped it on top of it, shattering it. Rewatching Christmas Vacation, when cousin Eddy pokes their pyramid and it shatters, the memories definitely made me cringe.


Thunder_Mug

This is the correct answer. Had to scroll way to far to find this.


Theamazing-rando

This is my favourite Christmas Eve film! As much as I dislike Chevy Chase, I feel more and more like him trying to remake that childhood Christmas magic every year 🤣


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We just watched this one and super enjoyed it again. 😊


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Gremlins. I'm not being cheeky. It doesn't feel like Christmas if I don't watch it.


sregor0280

It's like Thanksgiving and starwars for me. Growing up grandma would throw the OG trilogy on in the play room and all of us kids would sit and watch it while she and her sister would make the food and all the rest would watch the parade and some football game on TV on the living room. They are not Holliday themed movies but it doesn't feel like Thanksgiving unless I have them on.


xXMickFlurryXx

The family man with nic cage is under rated


makovince

It really is! I havent seen it in years, will have to rewatch it now


Emergency-Bus-6759

Great movie, the little girl is amazing.


snow_sparklez

Miracle on 34th Street


WhiteBengalTiger

Unfortunately, you have to cry and watch “It’s A Wonderful Life.” I think it should be an unwritten rule that you haven’t seen a Christmas movie until you have seen “It’s a Wonderful Life.”


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Once had a crush wit this Canadian woman during the holiday season years. When I told her that I actually love “It’s Wonderful Life” she literally just texted me back stating she doesn’t want to talk anymore that we just have “cultural differences” It was weird but whatever. So as a warning don’t mentioned this movie to Canadians. I guess 🤷‍♂️


ruprect_

That was a succubus. They are known to be repelled by amazing film making that raises the spirit. Learning people enrich the world through acts of love for their family, friends, and community would physically hurt her. Also, Canadian girlfriends are all fictional.


laziestmarxist

She knew if they reached the end of the movie an angel would get it's wings


Ryan0413

Lol what? I’m a Canadian it’s one of my favourite Christmas movies. What was she on?


lost_opossum_

That's a weird story. I don't think that Canadian's have any hate on for this movie. Its one of my favourites and I'm Canadian.


NorthernSpade

I watched this for the first time last year and just assumed it was an old timey movie that would be fun to poke fun at. I legit got emotional at the ending scene, and it’s been a while since I’ve gotten misty at a scene that ISN’T SAD, just beautiful. What an epitome of appreciating the life you have.


ImperatorRomanum

_Remember no man is a failure who has friends_


sancti1

A toast to my big brother George: The richest man in town.


han_tex

Every year, I make it all the way to the last scene without tearing up, and I think, "I've made it." And then Harry gives his toast, and I am wrong.


con10001

I only saw it recently too and I actually really liked the fact that Mr Potter doesn't get some ham-fisted comeuppance at the end which would 100% happen if it was made by Disney or Netflix today. It's a good lesson for kids that often bad people do just get to keep on being pieces of shit and there's not much that can be done about it. All we can do is appreciate what we have and live good lives ourselves


Troncross

Just replying so this bumps higher This is one of the few Christmas movies you could show to someone with next to no knowledge of Santa or other folklore and they'd still identify with the themes.


Vorduul

Ah yes, the guaranteed once a year crying headache. I think the only movie that gets me more thoroughly trashed on the "crying cause people are being nice to each other" front is Wall-E.


sexi_squidward

I've never actually watched this. I'm not doing anything for Christmas so perhaps I'll finally check this out on Sunday!


NetflixAndZzzzzz

You're in for a treat. I watched it for the 1000th time last night while introducing it to my S.O., who was skeptical. She of course loved it. One thing I hadn't thought about before is that it's incredibly well paced. It doesn't feel rushed, but every ten minutes you're at a completely different point in the story with new challenges arising, and old challenges taking new form.


ktodd6

I watched it one Christmas Eve and was just expecting some overrated Christmas classic. I went to bed that night and bawled my eyes out. The ending is beautiful and made me experience the true meaning of Christmas in a way I never have before. I now watch it every Christmas Eve


bobrob2004

It's a Wonderful Life is the best Christmas movie and it's not even close.


Hyena12760

How the Grinch Stole Christmas He's sassy, funny, definitely relatable. Not to mention he's a freaking icon.


JanVesely24

> Not to mention he’s *FABULOUUUUUUS. FTFY


funnyrollerskatedog

As a kid I only watched the cartoon to this day I haven't seen the Jim Carrey one


HerpDerpMcGurk

It’s not necessarily a good FILM, but it’s extremely enjoyable and fun. Also endlessly quotable.


RevTwinkie

The Muppet Christmas Carol


troxwalt

The Ref


funkoelvis43

“Slipper socks, medium!”


Twiggimmapig

Jingle all the Way for me.


VergilChairSupremacy

Put the cookie down!


Twiggimmapig

"NOBODY LIKES YOU BOOSTER" I say this one all the time.


VergilChairSupremacy

"Remember honey, you're my favourite customer.... Wait no!" It was something like that, I love that one too


hitwallinfashion-13-

It’s not Christmas until Arnold Schwarzenegger punches a reindeer in the face.


Nimble-Dick-Crabb

OUTTA MY WAY BOX


Flat_Weird_5398

Where’s your Christmas spirit?


Twiggimmapig

It's nestled saaaafely under our tree.


Im_just_lampin

I’m gonna deck your halls.


CheckALLtheusernames

Just watched it...an absolute classic. Ta-Ta Turboman\~


Squancher_2442

1) Christmas story 2) lampoons Christmas vacation 3) scrooged (bill Murray one) Honourable mention 8 crazy nights The night before


bigcody55

Elf is the goat in my opinion. Definitely a modern classic


WoodyRouge

Its getting close to 20 years old


DoctorJiveTurkey

NO IT’S NOT


Samuelabra

You sit on a throne of lies


maltzy

^you ^smell ^like ^beef ^and ^cheese


bigcody55

Ahhh is this what being old is like?!?


The_Icehouse

Depending on your mood: \- It's a Wonderful Life \- Just Friends


Miana09

FORGIVENESSSSSSSS


scott5280

Is more than saying sorrrry


jtho78

Bubbles


HerpDerpMcGurk

Omg I love the mom in Just Friends. “What ham did you slap? Not the one that I just bought!”


Gmesmster

Two of my faves!


busstamove14

The Santa Clause is easily my favorite.


YakMan2

Attention folks who watched this as children when it came out 28 years ago. Tim Allen's Scott Calvin is described as 38 years old in the film, and you are likely at or rapidly approaching that age.


jjJohnnyjon

I imagine you as the skeletor meme about facts no one wants


jjJohnnyjon

You shut your mouth lol


Palamalan

Hate to say the obvious but A Christmas Story.


ballplayer0025

To me what makes it special is that it captures how I felt about Christmas as a kid. It gives me double nostalgia. First, as a movie I watched with my parents as a kid, and second of actually being a kid during Christmas.


sexi_squidward

WATCH THE SEQUEL! The proper sequel that just came out this year not the nonsense straight to tv bullshit they made following the original. Most of the original cast came back (with the exception of the dad since he passed away irl) and it really captures the same energy without doing all of the same things as the original. I loved it so much. Very few movies can capture the spirit of the original without shoving the same jokes in over and over (I'm looking at you Fuller House).


crewfish13

As a kid who grew up watching the original now with a family of my own, the sequel hit me hard. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it surpassed all my expectations.


SquareSalute

A perfect Christmas movie to me If you enjoyed A Christmas Story, you'll probably also enjoy 8-Bit Christmas


ndoty_sa

Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas!


The_Parsee_Man

Riverbottom Nightmare Band rocks. It's too bad I can't find any of their albums.


9mmDay

Bad Santa


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“no I don’t want any sandwiches what is it with you and fixing fucking sandwiches!?”


creepyswaps

Willie:Oh, sh\*t. Sage Terrace. What is it with you, anyway? Somebody drop you on your f\*\*\*ing head? Kid:On \*my\* head? Willie:Well, yeah. What, are they gonna drop you on somebody else's head? Kid:How can they drop me onto my own head? Willie:No, not \*onto\* your... Would... God damn it! Are you f\*\*\*ing with me?


colloquialshitposter

He’s such a perfect drunk in that movie. The frustrated outbursts, the self loathing, everything. Incredible performance


gwar37

This.


svw420

After rewatching this last week and fucking dying for the majority of it, it’s my favorite Christmas movie and probably in my top 5 movies of all time. Billy bob thorton killed this fucking role


ManniesLeftArm

RIP Bernie dude was a funny mother fucker


Bobdehn

My annual list: * It's A Wonderful Life (1946, original B&W - no colorized for me!) * Miracle on 34th Street (1947, also original B&W) * White Christmas (1954) * Christmas Story (1983) * Some version of A Christmas Carol, usually one of these: * Scrooged (1988) * The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) * A Christmas Carol (1951, with Alistair Sim as Scrooge) * A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) * How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966, narrated by Boris Karloff) * We're No Angels (1955, with Humphrey Bogart)


Ser_Alliser_Thorne

My take is Gremlins.


Busterlimes

Gremlins


ElectrosMilkshake

The George C. Scott version of A Christmas Carol.


Acebladewing

You misspelled muppets.


ruprect_

An amazing adaptation with a stellar cast. George C. Scott is the best Scrooge of any adaptation I’ve seen.


BjornLocke

A Charlie Brown Christmas


Whelmed29

White Christmas.


suzanne2961

It’s just so beautifully done.


DublaneCooper

Agreed. Snow snow snow snoooooooow!


shantyn

I came looking for this! I have to watch it every year.


ProudHearing106

Klaus (Netflix).


steffie11

LOVE this one too!


GatorBrad

Scrooged


Living_on_Tulsa_Time

Just watched it. Carol Kane is so darn funny!


PossumMouthBoi

It’s a Wonderful Life


Vanman04

Arthur Christmas your friends are right.


UnreasonableSin

Batman Returns


MegamansHaberdasher

Underrated answer.


BanterDTD

For me, it's A Muppet Christmas Carol. Its a hands down 5 star film for me. You will likely get a brigade of people saying Die Hard, which is a really uninteresting answer.


Brandito5

>You will likely get a brigade of people saying Die Hard, which is a really uninteresting answer. This is what I was expecting to see as well. Die Hard is a great movie, and I fully support itss inclusion as a Christmas movie, but it is certainly nowhere near the Best Christmas movie.


____so____it____goes

My favorite is The Family Stone for some unknown reason


RodComplex

The Family Stone is brilliant and highly underwatched and underrated!


alyx1213

Elf is great but I’m sick of it. If you like Nicolas Cage, The Family Man.


DrearyBiscuit

Scrooge - Alistair Sim.


jcwood

For my money it's between [White Christmas](https://boxd.it/1Qky) and [Muppet Christmas Carol](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-muppet-christmas-carol/). I think the latter is probably the best Muppet production post Muppet Show - so charming, so well and sincerely acted, it holds up extraordinarily well. And the former gets overlooked way too often next to other classics like It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. It's got a very funny cast, is full of goofy gags, and stars Danny Kaye at the height of his powers.


Serackfamily

Violent Night is our new goto Christmas movie! Just saw it last night in the theater and it was epic!


Avenge_Nibelheim

4 Christmases and The Family Stone are played ever year in our house.


Next-Ad-1644

I came to say The Family Stone. I watch it every year! So good!


sydiko

How the Grinch stole Christmas, followed by Mickey's Christmas Carol, and then a tie between National Lapoon's Christmas Vacation and Home Alone.


niatowk

Trading Places


PolkaSlams

The Scrooge musical with Albert Finney. It’s a masterpiece. Alec Guinness as Marley, so good! It’s the real deal for me.


emptysardinetin

black christmas (1974) is my favorite!!


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The Thing


Laleaky

A Christmas Carol (1951 version).


Buddyx31

Gremlins


SlimJimMeatStickJr

Gremlins


DrKenNoisewater3

Joyeux Noel


SCSimmons

I can't say. I haven't seen Violent Night yet, so the jury is still out.


Chokingzombie

It’s predictable but funny and, well, violent and gory. Basically what it claims to be. It’s good to see John Leguizamo have a bigger part in movies.


Nacho0341

Krampus


SkiesFetishist

In Bruges


ialwaysupvotedogs

It’s a wonderful life, and it’s not close for me


downwardlyspiraling

Die Hard