I apologize for having a late entry. We have had no internet for the past 48 hours. Our internet does this every once and a while. Yesterday I was fed up and called our provider. He told me to try a couple of things that I had already tried on my own. Then he said he would send someone out today (Saturday) to check it out. Murphy's law: I get off the phone and half an hour later my internet was back up and running!! Go figure!!As promised, I will continue with favorite Christmas things. This week...movies!!
Top Ten Favorite Christmas Movies: (in random order)
10) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - with those wonderful songs and those characters (an elf that wants to be a dentist!!) this one is just loveable. It is also the one most likely to be shown on my birthday (Dec. 21)
9) Mickey's Christmas Carol - I love this one. It is a little less dark that the originals, so that kids can watch it!
8) Miracle on 34th Street (the newer version) - I have never seen the original (or just bits and pieces), but I just love Richard Attenborough as Santa Clause!
7) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon) - A classic!
6) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carey) - Jim Carey has such a way with bringing the Grinch to life. It is very cute.
5) Muppet's Christmas Carol - Everytime I think of this one, I remember Kermit's nephew as Tiny Tim. He is just so cute. You just want to squish him!! Plus this one is musical and I love musicals!!
4) Little Drummer Boy - I just really like the simplicity of the story. It is what Christmas should be like: simple!!
3) Polar Express - Aidan loves this movie! I do to! I know it is all about believing in Santa Claus, but more importantly: It is about believing in something you cannot see. That is exactly what we do as Christians - FAITH!!
2) Charlie Brown's Christmas - Again, the story is simple! I always feel for Charlie Brown. He's trying to direct the play and no one is listening (Snoopy steals the show, of course). It is frustrating. It is the innocence that makes this one of my ultimate favorites. The Christmas tree, then Linus explaining the true meaning of Christmas.... It is lovely.
1) The Star of Christmas (Veggie Tales) - This one is just cute! I love the Veggie Tales!!
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Those are some of my favorites. I know I have left some out. Please let me know any of yours that I have missed!! I hope you have a chance to enjoy some wonderful Christmas specials!!
