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Nov 15, 2018

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation And 9 Other Christmas Movies To Kick Off The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

The most wonderful time of year is (almost) here! That means right after finals the Christmas movies can kick off your long Christmas vacation. But with so many out there how are you suppose to know what the best is? No worries, I have you covered. On a side note, however, most of these will be light-hearted comedies because, in my opinion, those are the best!

1. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)

This claymation film is sweet and fun! You can't help but fall in love with Rudolph and all of the other reindeer all over again after watching this movie!

2. Christmas with the Kranks

Ohhhh yes. This comedy will have you rolling. A good one to get you in the Christmas spirit early in December!

3. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

Yes I know we all think of Mickey as being a child's movie star. But you have to give this movie credit where credit is due. I always appreciate a movie from my old childhood favorites. So fun to watch!

4. The Santa Claus

This movie will have you thinking "... wait, what if my dad is Santa... NAH" But still, this movie is so fun!

5. The Santa Claus 3

The Escape Claus. This movie will give you an appreciation for Christmas as well as having a fun plot twist, dysfunctional family and yet still so full of love! Tim Allen sure does have a knack for Christmas movies!!

6. Home Alone

This movie is literally timeless. I am convinced I will be showing my kids this movie one day to kick-start their love for Christmas.

7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Jim Carey's Grinch. That Grinch. Hands down. Do not argue.

8. The Polar Express

I can remember watching this movie at my parent's house with hot chocolate all cozy in a blanket. Something about this movie just brings out your inner child, which, in my opinion, is the best when it comes to Christmas. Having your inner child explode is the best way to get you in the Christmas spirit.

9. Elf

Anything Will Ferrell is in, I want to see. This Classic is the trademark of Christmas meme's, countdowns, jokes, anything else you can think of. It was a close contender for first... however the next one has it beat.

10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

This is the ULTIMATE Christmas comedy. This will get you right in the spirit throughout the process of family coming and going and the painful questions about life that are no doubt going to put a damper on your spirit. This movie will fix all the above.

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2. Christmas with the Kranks

3. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

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5. The Santa Claus 3

6. Home Alone

7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

8. The Polar Express

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10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

Fellow thespians, you know who you are.

1. A single word can make you burst into song.

2. You knew how to contour before it was cool.

3. You own a huge collection of foundations that are way darker than your natural skin tone.

4. Accidentally going too heavy on the blush and bronzer when you're not on stage.

5. You've learned to get comfortable with improvisation.

6. When you watch another performance you always notice the curtains moving.

7. You know that getting comfortable with the script is the most important thing.

8. The little ongoing games that take place both on and off stage.

9. You have no problems going to see a show more than once.

10. Your fellow cast members become your family.

Fun things to do in the winter.

1. Ice skating

2. Walks in the snow

3. Hot chocolate and movie night

4. Decorating a Christmas tree

5. Christmas shopping

6. Sledding or skiing

7. Baking Christmas cookies

8. Try something new

9. Look at Christmas lights

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

I've realized that being nice to myself is actually really important.

1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

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