I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor. You know, I I I'm a symbol. I'm a symbol of the human ability to be able to suppress the selfish and hateful tendencies that rule the major part of our lives. If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt.
I have never heard this expressed so well. This is a response from Kris Kringle, to Doris Walker when she calls his character fiction. So well said!!
It's almost a recipe for a moments peace, don't you think? If there is anything you can do this Christmas is take that moment to reflect, to believe in something more than just yourself! I think that's exactly what Christmas does for me. I belive in miracles, and I believe in Santa! There I said it!!
I guess that's why I love these old Christmas movies. They evoke a sense of nostalgia, that feeling that the world is beautiful and miracles can happen.
So here are a few that we watch every Christmas which for me embodies not only the spirit of Christmas but how beautiful Christmas can be!
"It's a Wonderful Life", need I say more!
"The Bishops Wife" is a gorgeous movie.
This is my favorite for "Scrooge" with Alistair Sim.
And then of course there is the musical version which we love as well even if the music score was never as good as it could have been.
And "White Christmas"! Can't go a Christmas without this one!
These are real favorites at Christmas time, especially when we want that sappy, all things are good feeling that you get when the world is right!!
Another favorite for me, although not necessarily a classic is "While You Were Sleeping" with Sandra bullock and Bill Pullman. I know it doesn't look like a Christmas movie, but it really is. It's funny, romantic, and sad in some ways as it addresses what lonliness can be like for some during the holidays!! Good Movie!
Then there is "Die Hard". Considered the #1 favorite at Christmas time if not at least in the top 5. Seriously this and the sequel are just quintessential Bruce Willis! Wisecracking, heroic, saves the day, all on Christmas Eve!!
And then we have the classic "Charlie Brown Christmas". I was surprised that this was released in 1965, I can't believe it's been around as long as I have! Anyway, the music is timeless!! I love the instrumental "Linus and Lucy", its signature piece, but also another identifable favorite "Christmas Time is Here".
There are so many movies to watch and can't possibly name them all but these, I listed above are the true, true favs that I cannot live without at Christmas.
So I'll leave you with:
I was wrong when I told you that, Susie. You must believe in Mr. Kringle and keep right on doing it. You must have faith in him.
Keep the faith folks, and have a Very Merry Christmas!!
