Children & Family Christmas

A Child's Christmas in Wales (1987)

55 min.

Based on the poem by Dylan Thomas.
(From Amazon) A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES takes you on a lyrical journey back to the magic and marvel of boyhood where no two moments were ever alike and life was embraced with belief instead of doubt. On this special Christmas Eve, Old Geraint shares these heartwarming memories with his dearly loved grandson, Thomas. In one evening he does more than recall his cherished youth . . . he relives it.

A Grandpa for Christmas (2007)

85 min.

(From IMDB) Bert is an old-time movie-star singer/ hoofer, who's retired from showbiz and estranged from his daughter and 9-year-old granddaughter, Becca. Bert, about to sell his house and move into a retirement home, suddenly finds himself caring for Becca when her mom is hospitalized - and the bond between the two of them grows (Bert takes Becca to school everyday; she meets his old show-biz friends).

Little Women (1994)

118 min.

(From Netflix) Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel comes to life in this sensitive, soulful adaptation. Four sisters battle life's vicissitudes in Civil War-era America after their father leaves to join the conflict.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

75 min.

(From Netflix) Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans. This music-filled, stop motion-animated delight springs from the gleefully twisted mind of Tim Burton.

Winter Holiday Stories Holiday Collection (2007)

23 min.

(From NY Public Library) Little drummer boy: Tells the story of a poor boy who goes to see the baby Jesus and has nothing to give but a song on his drum -- One zillion Valentines: Two enterprising friends, Milton and Marvin, prove that valentines are for everyone -- Sam and the lucky money: For Chinese New Year, Sam receives some "lucky money" to spend in Chinatown. After being tempted by many nice things, he decides to help the less fortunate.

Snow (2004)

90 min.

Nick Snowden is next in line to take over the duties of Santa Claus. When the bumbling trainee loses his prized reindeer three days before Christmas, he undertakes a journey from the North Pole to California to bring it back. There, he falls for a friendly zookeeper, runs afoul of a mean-spirited hunter and struggles to conceal his true identity in this family-friendly comedy.

That's So Random - Part I

Here is a list of Christmas/Holiday themed movies that didn't have a niche.

A Matter of Principle (1984)
56 min.

(From Netflix) Writer John D. Weaver's story serves as inspiration for this family drama about a father whose rules are hard to live by, even by the standards of his wife and children. With 11 mouths to feed, he decides that the only way to survive the holidays financially is to ignore them. But when his put-upon spouse can no longer stand his Grinchlike behavior, she deserts him, leaving him to wrestle with his so-called principles.

OK for Children



Christmas Do-Over (2006)
90 min.

(From Netflix) When jingle writer Kevin travels to a remote town to spend Christmas with his son Ben, ex-wife Jill and her parents, he finds himself living the very same Christmas Day over and over again -- giving him a chance to win back his family. But blocking his path to redemption are a pair of ornery ex-in-laws and Jill's seemingly perfect new boyfriend -- not to mention Kevin's own abundant shortcomings.

OK for Children


Chasing Christmas (2005)
90 min.

(From Netflix) In this modern take on the Charles Dickens classic, Jack Cameron is a man who despises Christmas, having been cuckolded by his ex-wife during the holidays. This attitude doesn't fly with the Bureau of Yuletide Affairs, which sends a pair of ghosts to "help" him. The Ghost of Christmas Past leaves Jack stranded in 1965, but things look up when the lovely Ghost of Christmas Present comes to his rescue.

OK for Older Children



Comfort and Joy (2004)
89 min.

(From Netflix) High-powered single woman Jane Berry is focused on the important things in life: advancing her career and spending a fortune on shoes. But after getting in a car accident on Christmas Eve, Jane awakens to discover that she's a married, stay-at-home mom with two kids and a penchant for charity work. Is she dreaming, or is this new life of hers for real?

OK for Older Children


Scrooged (1988)
100 min.

(From Netflix) Cold-hearted TV exec is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas --the hard way. This wild, woolly spin on Dickens's A Christmas Carol sees the main character visited by three high-spirited spirits … and while there are laughs aplenty, his reformation and redemption are immensely powerful.

OK for Children 13+

Silent Night (2002)
86 min.

(From Netflix) This retelling of a heartwarming true story is set in Germany on Christmas Eve of 1944, as a German mother, Elisabeth Vincken, and her young son, Fritz, face invasion of their home by both American and German troops. Against all odds, the mother and son try to persuade the soldiers from both sides to temporarily call a truce so that they may all join together and break bread in the spirit of Christmas.

OK for Older Kids due to mature theme

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
105 min.

(From Netflix) Dr. Seuss's much-loved tome about the real meaning of Christmas finally makes it to the big screen, with comic wunderkind Jim Carrey starring in the titular role of a green-faced gnome who plots to rob Whoville of the Yuletide. Several songs from the classic 1966 animated cartoon have also made the transition. Pass that last can of Who Hash, will ya?

OK for Children

Noelle (2007)
90 min.

(From Netflix) In this heartfelt Christmas tale, aloof Father Jonathan Keene comes to Cape Cod to close a failing parish run by caring yet troubled Father Simeon Joyce. But both men harbor secrets fueled by guilt and shame, and soon, Keene questions his faith. As his heart opens to the townsfolk, especially the lovely Marjorie Worthington, Keene discovers the magic of forgiveness and the gift of a second chance.

For Children 10+

A Midnight Clear (1992)
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH 'MIDNIGHT CLEAR' (2007)
107 min.

(From Netflix) In 1944 France, an American intelligence squad locates a German platoon that prefers to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and spend Christmas together before the surrender plan turns bad and they're forced to fight each other.

Rated R (not for Children)

A Christmas... The Christmas...

A Christmas Memory (1997)
96 minutes
(From Netflix) An autobiographical story by Truman Capote, Eric Lloyd plays Buddy, who at age 7 is dumped by his parents at the home of some elderly spinster relations. Luckily for Buddy, he becomes fast friends with one of them, embarking on a series of adventures in the Depression-era rural South.

A Christmas Too Many (2007)
95 minutes
(from Netflix) An aging Hollywood actress invites her eccentric family to Malibu for Christmas, and everything -- and everybody -- goes haywire. With a son-in-law eager to hunt the only local game for Christmas dinner -- the neighbor's guinea pigs -- this crazy clan decks the halls with outrageous yuletide merriment.

**This got low ratings on Netflix

A Christmas Wish (1998)
78 minutes
(from IMDB) Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian. Determined to locate this mystery mistress (if indeed that's who Lillian is), Will learns a few vital lessons about love, forgiveness, and recapturing the Yuletide spirit that has so long eluded him.

A Christmas Without Snow (1980)
129 minutes
(from Netflix) An ode to the perseverance of the human spirit. A recent divorcee strives to rebuild her life by moving to San Francisco. With jumbled day-to-day jobs, the newly single Zoe Jensen (finds consistency with a local church choir practicing Handel's "Messiah." But the harsh instruction of choirmaster Ephraim Adams pushes Zoe and each of the choir members to their limits during the holiday season.

A Christmas Visitor (2002)
87 min.
(From Amazon) The boyajians have not celebrated christmas in 11 years. They lost their faith when they lost their son to the persian gulf war. Now a stranger has joined them - around the same age the boy would have been. Is he a con artist?

The Christmas Card (2006)
84 minutes
(From Netflix) Holiday story about a soldier stationed in Afghanistan who gets a Christmas card addressed to "Any Soldier" and decides to track down the sender. When Sgt. Cody Cullen returns home, he traces the sender, Faith Spelman, to her small town, where he ends up saving her father and falling for the warm-hearted young woman. The only problem? She's engaged.

The Christmas Star (1986)
94 minutes
(from Netflix) A grizzled con learns the true meaning of Christmas in this heartwarming holiday tale. After escaping from prison disguised as Saint Nick, Horace hides in the suburbs and meets siblings Billy and Trudy. Convinced he's for real, Billy and Trudy help the false Santa retrieve his hidden loot from a department store.

The Christmas Wife (1988)
73 minutes
(from Netflix) Recently widowed John Tanner is facing his first Christmas alone. Things look bleak until he comes across a newspaper ad offering "social introductions." With nothing to lose, John contacts the agency hoping to find someone with whom to share the holiday -- and hits the jackpot when he meets Iris. But she has one condition: no questions asked.

The Christmas Blessing (2005)
120 minutes
(from IMDB) After loosing a teenage boy on an operating table he promised he would save, Dr. Nathan Andrews returns to his hometown for the holidays. His visit is a bitersweet one, overshadowed with memories of the mother he lost 18 years earlier on Christmas Eve. This is also compounded by the fact that his father seems to want to forget she even existed. Nathan accepts a coach's position at a local elementary school where he meets a young teacher named Megan and also becomes close with a young boy named Charlie. Throughout the movie, events unfold, both good and bad, that ultimately leave Nathan questioning weather or not he did the right thing by coming home. But in the end, everything comes together (aided by a chance meeting with a special someone from Nathan's past), making this a Christmas filled with love, happiness, acceptance, forgiveness. . . . . and shoes.

The Christmas Shoes (2002)
100 minutes
(from IMDB) A young boy tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for his dying mother, while a lawyer tries to deal with the break-up of his marriage.

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (Il Natale che quasi non fu) (1966)
94 minutes
(dubbed into English from Italian)
(From IMDB) Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

Here is a great website that has a long synopsis and stills from the movie:
THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T.

Let's Grow Up (Christmas Movies)

These are more adult movies, some are fine for kids 8+ (although they'd probably be bored), some are not fine for kids at all. I put a guideline for ages on them, but use your own judgement. The ones that say NOT FOR CHILDREN, really aren't, no ifs, ands or buts.


The Beverly Hillbillies: Christmas at the Clampetts (1962) - Color -
55 min.
(From Netflix) With the imminent Christmas season closing in, the Clampetts long to leave the hills of Beverly for their familiar country home, but greedy banker Mr. Drysdale will do anything to make them stay.

For Ages 8+

Bad Santa (2003) - Color - Billy Bob Thornton
99 min.
(From Netflix) Two criminals disguise themselves as Santa Claus and his elf and travel across the country to major malls, using the good will people have toward Santa to rob the mall stores blind. The plan is going along beautifully until the two reprobates meet an introverted 8-year-old boy who reminds them of the true meaning of Christmas.

Can I just add: HAHAHAHA!
NOT FOR CHILDREN For Ages (mature) 8+

Four Christmases (2008) - Color - Resse Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn
82 min.
(From Netflix) A dating couple who are forced to spend their first Christmas together visiting each of their four divorced parents -- in a single day.

For Ages (mature) 13+



The Perfect Holiday (2007) - Color - Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut
96 min.
(From Netflix) With an eye on her harried single mother, Nancy, young Emily seeks help from a department-store Santa who turns out to be just the thing Nancy wanted for Christmas. But problems arise when her rap star ex-hubby returns to stir up trouble.

For Ages 9+



This Christmas (2007) - Color - Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Mekhi Phifer
119 min.
(From Netflix) Gathering to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in four years, the Whitfield clan uses the opportunity to air their true feelings about one another in this ensemble film that fuses family drama, comedy and holiday cheer. Small arguments over traditions such as trimming the tree erupt into major conflicts that test the family's bonds, making this Christmas the most memorable yet.

For Ages (mature) 13+



Love Actually (2003) - Color - Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant
135 min.
(from Netflix) An ensemble comedy that tells 10 separate (but intertwining) London love stories, leading to a big climax on Christmas Eve. One of the threads follows the brand-new, unmarried Prime Ministerof the United Kingdom, who, on his first day in 10 Downing Street, falls in love with the girl who brings him his tea.

For Age 16+



Nothing Like The Holidays (2008) - Color - Debra Messing, John Leguizamo
99 min.
(From Netflix) A multicultural ensemble comedy that follows a trio of Puerto Rican siblings on their way home to Chicago for a Christmas season family reunion.

For Age 13+



Surviving Christmas (2004) - Color - Ben Affleck
91 min.
(From Netflix) When life's not going exactly the way he wants, Drew decides it's time to go back to his childhood home for Christmas and recapture the magic and idyll of his past. The only problem? His relatives don't live in that house anymore, so reliving his glory days will be much more complicated than he expected. First, he must convince the family who call the place home to humor him.

For Age 16+



La Buche (1999) - Color - FOREIGN
104 min.
(From Netflix) If you liked Home for Holidays, then La Buche should be added to your list of movies to see. In this lightweight French comedy from screenwriter-turned-director Daniele Thompson, three daughters scheme to reunite their parents, who divorced 25 years ago and haven't spoken to each other since. It's a Christmas dinner that will give every person from a dysfunctional family a nod of acknowledgement and many laughs.

NO RATING AVAILABLE



Merry Christmas (Joyeux Noel) (2005) - Color - FOREIGN
116 min.
(From Netflix) Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale unfolds on Christmas Eve, 1914, in the midst of World War I. As the French, Scottish and German soldiers prepare to open their presents, a momentous event occurs that changes the destinies of four people: an Anglican priest, a French lieutenant, a world-class tenor and his soprano lover.

For Ages 13+



Noel (2004) - Color - Susan Sarandon
102 min.
(From Netflix) Five New Yorkers face Christmas Eve alone in this meditation on what lies at the root of the holiday spirit.

For Ages 9+



The Family Stone (2005) - Color - Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker
106 min.
Although their relationship works in the city, things begin to fall apart for young Manhattanites Everett and Meredith when they visit the 'burbs for the holidays. In fact, Sarah's first meeting with Everett's bohemian parents proves so traumatic that she has to call in her sister for reinforcements -- a move that only makes Christmas more complicated.

For Ages (mature) 14+



The Ice Harvest (2005) - Color - John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton
89 min.
Play Preview At the top of Santa's ""naughty"" list, unethical dim-bulb attorney Charlie Arglist and his shifty associate embezzle $2 million from a local mobster. Not content with the cash, the sleazy lawyer dreams of skipping the icebound town with club owner Renata, but the cops and townsfolk grow increasingly suspicious.
NOT FOR CHILDREN

Christmas with the Kranks (2004) - Color - Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis
99 min.
(From Netflix) A break from the frenetic activity that surrounds Christmas is what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, for once, they'll skip the holiday. They'll nix the tree, all the ornaments and their rooftop Frosty, and forgo the chore of hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash. That's the plan, anyway. Question is, can they deal with the fallout from crestfallen neighbors and even their own family?

For Ages (mature) 8+

Deck The Halls (2006) - Color - Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick
93 min.
(From Netflix) All Steve wants to do is live a calm, ordered life in his small New England town. But his new neighbor Danny has big dreams and big plans to match -- especially when it comes to Christmas. Danny creates a holiday light display bright enough to be seen from space, sending Steve through the roof. Will the neighbors be at each other's throats all season long, or will they discover the true meaning of the holidays?

I See Sequels (Christmas Edition)

The Santa Clause (1994) Color - Starring - Tim Allen, David Krumholtz
97 min.
(from Netflix) This Christmas, the snow hits the fan. When Scott Calvin accidentally kills Santa, he suddenly finds himself saddled with the job of jolly Saint Nick. With clever forays into the mysteries of Santa and Allen's hilarious transformation from Scrooge into a true believer, The Santa Clause will delight kids as well as grown-ups, any time of the year.

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Color - Starring - Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell
104 min.
(from Netflix) Better watch out! The Big Guy in Red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin, also known as Santa Claus, finds out there's a clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

It's beyond me why they waited 8 years to do this sequel. The first one was unique and funny, and this one was also very charming.

The Santa Clause 3 (2006) - Color - Starring - Tim Allen, Martin Short
92 min.
(from Netflix) Tim Allen stars in the third installment of his Santa Clause franchise, which finds Scott Calvin -- alias Santa -- trying to balance the birth of a new baby Claus with threats from evil Jack Frost, who's scheming to take over the Christmas holiday.

This was a much more interesting story than the second installment. Martin Short and Tim Allen are a great pair, although I did miss Krumholtz as head elf.


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) Color - Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly DeAngelo, Juliette Lewis
97 min.
(from Netflix) Deck the halls with boughs of laughter -- the Griswolds are back! Clark, Ellen and the kids gear up for the holidays in this installment of the ""Vacation"" series. As per usual, all the good intentions in the world can't save the family from disaster...or Cousin Eddie. This special edition includes brand new special features.

Another Christmas movie that took me a while to watch, I thought it would be silly, but it was actually funny.


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) - Color - Starring Randy Quaid
83 min.
(from Netflix) 'Tis the season! Floyd Griswold's rude, rube Cousin Eddie returns with his wife for another outrageous Christmas vacation. When Eddie loses his job and his boss fears he'll sue the company, Eddie's brood receives an all-expenses-paid holiday tour of the South Pacific, only to be shipwrecked on a remote island. Gilligan and castaways have nothin' on this hapless crew.

Nope, Never seen it, and by the dismil ratings, don't think I will. But hey, if you like that sorta thing, here it is.


National Lampoon's Holiday Reunion (2004) Color - Starring - Judge Rinehold
90 min.
(from Netflix) Judge Reinhold steps into the boots long worn by Chevy Chase in yet another send-up of family and tradition in National Lampoon's Holiday Reunion. Albert Snider (Reinhold) wants to reach out to long-lost relatives during the Christmas season, so against his brood's wishes, he packs them up from their suburban idyll and takes them to rural America for a reunion with his cousin and his wild and wacky family.

Another poorly rated sequel.

Children of All Ages - Part I & Part II

C'mon, you know you still watch them...I do.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Color
25 min.
I don't think there is anyone in America under the age of 50 and who has owned a TV set at sometime in their life, that has not seen this animated special. And how many of us have seen a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree somewhere in their travels. Heck, I used to own one.

The Polar Express (2004) Color
100 min.
(from Netflix)
A young boy with shaky faith finds it strengthened after he makes his way by train to the North Pole, where he finds reason to believe not only in others, but most importantly in himself.

Jingle All The Way (1996) Color - Starring - Arnold Schwarzenegger
89 min.
(from Netflix) Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this hilarious holiday romp as a harried dad charged with procuring the toy of the year. To accomplish his mission, he matches wits with a sleazy Santa impersonator, a stressed-out mailman and a horde of parents also at the end of their collective rope. Anyone who's ever gone through hell and high water for a Tickle Me Elmo doll will find much to love here.

The Angel Doll (2002) Color
93 min.
(from Netflix) Whitey and Jerry, two boys who become close friends while delivering newspapers in the 1950s South, set out on a difficult adventure to find a special angel doll to give Whitey's sick younger sister as a Christmas present. As they meet colorful characters along the way, the two young heroes find themselves confronting grown- up problems, such as theft and prejudice.

A Christmas Story (1983) Color - Starring - Peter Billingsley
93 min.
(from Netflix) Humorist Jean Shepard's nostalgic view of Christmastime in Indiana during the 1940s is a holiday classic. Nine-year-old Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas and wages an all-out campaign to convince his reluctant parents that the toy is safe. Meanwhile, as Ralphie prepares for the big day, his brother has a strange relationship with food, and his dad fights the never-ending furnace battle.

I didn't see this movie until a few years ago, all this time I've been missing a treat. My daughter loves this movie and we have watched it every year since.

The Best Christmas Pagent Ever (1983) - Color
48 min. Animated
(from IMDB) This is a made for tv adaptation of Barbara Robinson's novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Grace Bradley who inherits the job of running her church's Christmas pageant when the woman who usually does it breaks her leg tripping over the extremely long wire she has on her telephone.

Not only does Grace inherit this disaster it gets worse when the Herdman kids - all six of them. The Herdmans are notorious for abusing each other and stealing from and abusing other kids as well. They smoke, steal, lie, bully and generally create havoc in their town.

Their father disappeared years earlier and mother works two shifts at the shoe factory to support herself and the kids while the kids run wild.

But this WILL be the best Christmas pageant ever when the Herdman kids learn the Christmas story and about the true meaning of Christmas. Hard to Find


Part II

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) - Color
26 min.
(From Netflix) Embittered, green-haired hermit the Grinch lives in the mountains above the village of Whoville. The Whos love Christmas, and the Grinch hates the Whos, so he conspires to keep Christmas from coming. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is enjoyable on every level.

Unaccompanied Minors (2006) - Color - Starring Tyler James Williams, Wilmer Valderrama 90 min.
(From Netflix) Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship in this quirky teen comedy. In a bid to get back to their families, awkward Spencer, wealthy Grace, tomboy Donna, geeky Charlie and shy Beef -- try to outsmart a disgruntled airport official

Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) - Color - Dudley Moore
108 min.
(From Netflix) This is the delightful story of a master toymaker who discovers a magical kingdom of elves at the North Pole. There he is entrusted with wonderous, special powers.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970) - Color
51 min.
(From Netflix) A friendly postman tells the story of Kris Kringle, an orphan taken in by a family of toymakers. Despite the grouchy protests of Burgermeister Meisterburger and the Winter Warlock, Kringle decides to bring some yuletide joy to the children of Sombertown.

Laurel & Hardy: March of the Wooden Soliders (1934) - B&W
77 min.
Alternate Title: Babes in Toyland
(From Netflix) The meanest man in town, Silas Barnaby threatens to kick Widow Peep out of her shoe unless her daughter, Bo-Peep, agrees to marry him. But Bo-Peep loves Tom-Tom, the piper's son, so it's up to Stannie Dum and Ollie Dee to come to the rescue, with the life-size wooden soldiers they mistakenly made in the toy factory.

The Year without a Santa Claus (1974) - Color
53 min.
(From Netflix) Tired of a world where children have lost the Christmas spirit, Santa decides to sit out the Yuletide. Can Mrs. Claus and the elves convince Santa to load up his sleigh?

Elf (2003) - Color - Will Ferrell
93 min.
(From Netflix) When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve and is inadvertently transported back to the North Pole, he's raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. After growing up to be a misfit who never quite fits in, the outsized elf decides to go to Manhattan and find his real dad.

Eine wenig Weihnachtsmusik (A Little Christmas Music)

Christmas with Flika (1987) - Color
58 min.
(from NY Public Library) Frederica Von Stade, known by her childhood nickname Flicka, celebrates the holiday season in a festive hour of familiar carols and other Christmas music. Set against the backdrop the Austrian Alpine village of St. Wolfgang and surrounding countryside.

Christmas with Andre Reiu (1998) - Color
60 min.
(from NY Public Library) André Rieu combines performance with nostalgic reflection relating to holiday traditions of his own family.
Visually stunning, Beautiful music. André and his orchestra play some of the most beautiful Christmas music. Songs such as: Ave Maria, O Tannenbaum , Jingle Bells and others. In between songs, André talks about the things he and his family did when he was a child during the Christmas season. Highly entertaining. Hard to Find


An Old Fashioned Christmas (1997) - Color
90 min.
(from NY Public Library) A festive musical celebration of Christmas. Includes performances of thirty-five favorite Christmas carols and songs, set against the backdrop of family scenes, historical Christmas imagery, winter landscapes, holiday church services, singing choirs and carolers, and holiday art. The biblical Christmas story is recited as well.

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (2006) - Color

78 min. (from NY Public Library) Featuring soloists Renee Fleming and Claire Bloom. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir presents their annual 2005 Christmas concert.

Christmas goes Baroque (2002) - Color
108 min.
(from NY Public Library) Instrumental settings of Christmas carols (1st film) and excerpts from Handel's Messiah (2nd film), coupled with scenes of Switzerland and Bavaria.