Have A Very Merry Christmas (And A Chessy One Too!)

I love Christmas. It's not the gifts or food that I love, it's the spirit of the whole season. Family, friends, warmth, and happiness are what I love. One other thing I love about Christmas is that there are some really awesome Christmas movies. Okay, I say awesome, but what I mean for the most part is that there are some really cheesy Christmas movies that I love to watch. Yes they are weird, stupid, and most definitely childish, but that being said I love them because they are almost always about family, friends, and the spirit of the season. So here are some Christmas movies that I love to watch.

Olive The Other Reindeer:

This movie is quirky and often awkward, but I love it for a few reasons. First it reminds me of growing up in the 90's. This movie was made in 1999, so it was right in the middle of my childhood. A couple of years ago I came across it at a Wal-Mart and just had to buy it. I've fallen in love with it all over again. Olive is the pluckiest of protagonists and you can't help but root for her. I also love the assorted cast of supporting characters that are odd and awkward, yet somehow still charming. This has become a Christmas classic for me. Here is a song from the movie. It appears that you may be able to find the whole movie on YouTube, so feel free to check it out, it's pretty short. 

 

Unaccompanied Minors:

I actually just came across this movie on TV this year, so it has become a new Christmas favorite. This movie is the epitome of cheesy children's Christmas movies. It's about a group of UM's (Unaccompanied Minors) that get stuck at an airport while traveling on Christmas Eve. Yes, there's all the physical humor and cheesy jokes any kid could want. While that's not quite on my level of comedy, what I love about this movie is that it kind of makes you think like a kid again. I strongly believe that if there is one time of year where you have every excuse to be a kid, it's Christmas. Speaking of which, the kid in me definitely thinks it would be cool to be able to roam an airport with a group of friends and see what fun we could have. Here is a trailer for the movie, yes it's cheesy, but I love it.

Also, here is a clip from a scene where the kids have found their way into the unclaimed luggage room. Again, cheesy, but how much fun would it be to hang out here?

A Charlie Brown Christmas:

I LOVE this movie. It is hands down the best Christmas movie ever. People like to say how great Rudolph is, but that movie has nothing on this one. From Lucy's awful psychological advice to Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree, this is the ultimate Christmas classic. Not to mention the music is just great. Jazz mixes so well with Christmas music. I mean what's not to like about this movie? Better yet, you better not say anything bad about it to my face. I might never talk to you again. Here is hands down my favorite scene in any Christmas movie.

P.S. Yes, I realize this is a short list, but I'm doing this as a last minute thing at 3am on Christmas. Also note the exclusion of many feature length movies because this is mostly a list about cheesy Christmas movies that bring out the kid in me. But never ever call A Charlie Brown Christmas cheesy. It's just down right awesome.