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Tis the Season!

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Rachel Lipscomb

Nov 21, 2016

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1. Home Alone (1990)

When Kevin McCallister is accidentally left alone over the holidays, mayhem breaks loose. Robbers, pranks, and absolute insanity unfold as Kevin tries to cope with living on his own.

2. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)

The origin story of Kris Kringle, otherwise known as Santa Claus. It is an endearing film that the whole family can enjoy.

3. Elf (2003)

When Buddy, who was raised as an elf, finds out he is human, he sets off to find his birth dad. Not able to adapt to the fast moving New York City, Buddy is faced with hysterical and heart warming challenges that would make even Scrooge laugh.

4. Harry Potter an the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Okay this one is not technically a Christmas movie, but it is so magical it feels like one. Grab yourself a butter beer and fuzzy socks and enjoy this not-so-Christmas Christmas movie.

5. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

Magic wardrobes, talking animals, a white witch, and Father Christmas himself! The Chronicles of Narnia are a must-watch for this holiday season!

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"The Office" is a mockumentary based on everyday office life featuring love triangles, silly pranks and everything in between. It can get pretty crazy for just an average day at the office.

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The Dundies are cooler than the Oscars.

Everybody has a Toby, and they are just someone you have to learn to deal with.

Group pictures are hard to take (especially jumping pics).

It's never too early to eat ice cream.

Schrute’s are always prepared for anything.

Except pop culture references...

Holidays are important and a very good reason to host any kind of party.

There will always be cynical co-workers to deal with.

Putting things in Jell-O is a great use of your time.

Sometimes funny voices and personas make awkward situations easier (just ask Prison Mike).

That places you may not always love can bring you the people you love.

Determination is an important characteristic to possess.

Sarcasm is essential in everyday life.

Love can be really weird.

At Halloween time, it is trivial to come with your best costume ready.

Friendship is long lasting no matter where the future takes you.

Pranks are funny no matter the age.

Goodbyes are hard, but reunions are worth it.

Blogs are confusing.

"That's what she said" jokes will never get old.

Jim Halpert can say so much with just a look at the camera.

Bros should always come before hoes because...

Declaring bankruptcy isn't as hard as we all thought.

Office places can be weird and stressful at times.

Michael Scott loves Dunder Mifflin and the Scranton Office more than anything.

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