I saw a post on Facebook that someone’s favorite holiday movie was Miracle on 34th Street – the 1990s version. 1990s! I scoffed and scolded, “Check out the original.” Or how about It’s a Wonderful Life, or Charlie Brown Christmas, or Holiday Inn? Peasant!
The reply was simple, sweet, and humbling.
“I have never seen the original, but grew up with the 1990s version. That one holds my Holiday memories.”
And right she is! That’s what Christmas movies are about – Holiday memories. We revisit them each year like friends and family, warming our hearts in their company and fondly reminiscing about Christmases past.
So, whether your favorite is It’s a Wonderful Life, Scrooged, The Santa Clause, or Bell Book and Candle (A favorite of mine), I want to wish you warm reacquaintance and fond memories this Holiday season. As Tiny Tim opined – “Pass me a drumstick! Every one!”