My family has started a new little tradition that I love. On Friday nights, we order a pizza and eat it while we enjoy a Christmas movie. We started this because my oldest is now old enough to sit and watch an entire movie and understand some Christmas themes. Our first movie was "White Christmas." I want him to watch a few of the old classics before he's "too cool" for them. Last night we watched "Elf." Not exactly a classic, but still a lot of fun.
I've really come to look forward to "Miracle on 34th Street" (the original version with Edmund Gwenn). It is just light and fun, with the simple plot of "could this be the real Santa?" And the way the lawyer, Fred Gailey, "proves" it in court is great! One of my favorite lines comes from the little girl, Susan, when she is told to keep faith: "I believe, I believe, it's silly, but I believe." Not to get too spiritual with this, but sometimes I think that's how the world sees our faith in Jesus. It seems silly, but we keep believing. And the good news is, our faith is justified in the end, just like in the movie.
My favorite is White Christmas because he singing is incredible.
I've really come to look forward to "Miracle on 34th Street" (the original version with Edmund Gwenn). It is just light and fun, with the simple plot of "could this be the real Santa?" And the way the lawyer, Fred Gailey, "proves" it in court is great! One of my favorite lines comes from the little girl, Susan, when she is told to keep faith: "I believe, I believe, it's silly, but I believe."
Not to get too spiritual with this, but sometimes I think that's how the world sees our faith in Jesus. It seems silly, but we keep believing. And the good news is, our faith is justified in the end, just like in the movie.
Since Dad already took White Christmas, my favorite would have to be National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Doesn't get any better than that... :)