It's December! If you've known me for more than 10 minutes, then you're probably aware that December is my favorite month of the whole year. I've been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween, and my "Griswold Family Christmas" t-shirt has been in regular rotation since November 1st. I started putting up Christmas decorations about a month ago, and my copy of the Martha Stewart Holiday Cookie edition is sitting in it's binder with individual laminated sleeves. One of my favorite things to do over the Holidays is curl up on the couch with a glass of eggnog (sometimes spiked with a bit of Goldschlager) and watch a festive film. Here are some of my favorites:
Elf: Kevin and I have an annual tradition of watching this movie while we decorate the Christmas tree.
The Holiday: I have to confess, most people probably like the Jude Law/Cameron Diaz aspects of this movie the best, but I soooo prefer the delightful Kate Winslet/Jack Black storyline. Because really, after a certain point, Cameron Diaz being all "I-can't-cry" and Jude law being like "all I do is cry" gets old. Kate Winslet and Jack Black being hilarious in a Blockbuster? Pure gold.
The Family Stone: So many reasons why I love this movie #1: Diane Keaton's wardrobe. I want to wear everything she wore in that movie #2: Sarah Jessica Parker's character is an actual disaster in that movie, and I love it #3: Luke Wilson is delightful. Also, Rachel McAdams as the sarcastic sister is hilarious.
Christmas Vacation: My favorite part is when Chevy Chase completely loses it towards the end. I also love the Bullwinkle eggnog cups, and Cousin Eddie's green turtleneck. I have been wearing my "Griswold Family Christmas" t-shirt since before Halloween.
Little Women: It has to be the one with Winona Ryder in it. I love the book to pieces, and I love the movie. Spoiler alert: Beth dies, and I sit on the couch and cry every time, even though I know what's coming.
You've Got Mail: It has Christmas in it. It also has Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, so it is extra awesome.
A Christmas Carol: It has to be the Patrick Stewart one, though, because in addition to the awesome holiday-ness of Dickens, you get to marvel at the fact that Patrick Stewart never ages, and will probably look the same in 20 years as he does now.
The Santa Claus: Did you know that parts of the movie were shot in the town I grew up in? Fun fact. The bank my mom used to work at is in the movie. Plus, this one totally reminds me of my childhood.
It's A Wonderful Life: I shouldn't necessarily put this one on here yet....I haven't actually seen most of it, but I feel like I would love it. This is going to be on my must-watch list this year.
Polar Express: my Auntie Sheryl's favorite, and despite the fact that Tom Hanks is kind of creepy in CGI, I still like the movie.
What's your favorite?
