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Christmas classics: the inside scoop from an outsider’s perspective
Rachel Greenberg ’22
Assistant Creative Director
t’s a cold winter evening. Your windows are frosted with ice, and the fireplace is warming your feet. But wait. You don’t know what Christmas movie to watch? Not to fret! I, Rachel Greenberg, someone who has never celebrated Christmas in her life, has got you covered. Here are the top three Christmas movies that made me want to experience Christmas for myself.
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Graphics by Rachel Greenberg ’22 Photos by Cami Vynerib ’23
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” “A Christmas Story” Let’s start strong with a classic: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a 1946 film directed by Frank Capra. I first saw this movie in Ludlow, Vermont. It was a little bit after my family and I had lit the menorah. Ironic? I don’t know. It was late November and I decided to queue up an old movie. This motion picture, which is widely said to be one of the greatest movies of all time, is a drama that follows the life of the main character, George Bailey. There are laughs, heartwarming moments and characters you’ll fall in love with. This black and white flick brings class to your winter movie night and will be sure to put you into the holiday spirit.
On my very merry movie Christmas list we have “A Christmas Story.” This film encapsulates what I imagine every kid feels on Christmas: the longing for a gift, praying to see it under the tree, on that very special Christmas morning. The movie is humorous, too. Peter Billingsley stars as Ralphie in this famous holiday film as a little boy fleeing a bully and dreaming about his ideal Christmas gift. If you’re looking for a fun family classic, this one’s for you.
“Home Alone”
Next up on the roster we have the hilarious “Home Alone” classics. There were two original movies of “Home Alone” made with actor Macaulay Culkin playing the role of Kevin. Those are the ONLY “Home Alone.” In the first movie, our main character is left home alone as his family goes on a trip to Paris. He’s overjoyed, but when he finds that two burglars are trying to break into his home, everything changes. The best part about this movie
is that it never gets old. This movie brings out the little kid in everyone. It’s everything we ever dreamed: being home without our parents, buying whatever we want with all the independence we could wish for... There’s thrill and excitement sprinkled with jokes and laughs. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas binge, this movie is a lot of fun.
