Some Christmas Videos To Brighten Up The Holidays
As we enter the Christmas season, let's not lose ourselves in those gauntlets at the shopping malls, those long lines in the local Hallmark store or those last second desperation races against time. Let's be smart this year. Do some early shopping. Save some time by buying products online. But many of all, buy some video classics to enjoy.
Christmas Music VideosI'll address the shopping tips in another article. Right now I'll give you a handful of videos you are certain to enjoy. We all must have "It's A Wonderful Life" available on our entertainment shelves. No matter how much time goes by, this time transcendent movie starring James Stewart is sure to warm your heart.
Another movie I love is "The Man In The Santa Claus Suit" Starring Fred Astaire. This 1979 television movie is a very heart warming tale concentrating on three characters and how a Santa Claus suit sold by the one and only Fred Astaire (The Real Santa Claus) magically makes their wishes come true. I have to warn you. This video is difficult to find. But it's well worth the effort.
Another 1979 movie that is sure to capture your heart is "An American Christmas Carol" starring Henry Winkler. You heard right. The Fonz from Happy Days. He gives a stunning performance as Scrooge (In reality, Benedict Slade) and to quote the New York Daily News, "Christmas in your home will be a merry one if you watch this excellent version of the Dickens classic." This is another movie which you will have to search for. Ebay and Amazon should have some available.
There's another difficult to find movie I recommend. It's called "The Gathering" starring Edward Asner. This can be a very touching movie involving family rifts which are amended when a crictally ill father's needs are answered by love. Love which is rekindled with remembrances of Christmases the household once shared.
Okay. Enough with the hard to find ones. There are many other videos which will be easier to find which will brighten your holidays. It is best to rent or buy "Ernest Saves Christmas" from 1988. It stars the late but eternal Jim Varney. Ernest is a loveable knowitall who somehow finds himself within the very middle of the battle between Father christmas and the secular world. It's filled with hilarity that will uplift your spirits and values that will edify your hearts.
The rest of my recommended videos are "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2", "A Christmas Story" (Don't wait until Turner plays it round the clock), and finally, don't forget the Dickens Classic, "A Christmas Carol" starring Alastair Sim. These videos are easier to purchase, but I recommend you try and find the Henry Winkler, Fred Astaire and Ed Asner movies mentioned previously. Brighten up your holidays with a few of these Christmas videos. Merry Christmas.
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