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They make you laugh, cry and remind you what makes the holiday STAFF PICKS FOR
season special. HOLIDAY MOVIES By LInda Doell
Holiday movies are like a gift that keeps on giving year after year.
They can entertain and make you think at the same time. Ask MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
people what their favorites are and you’re likely to get a wide “This classic was always my favorite holiday movie,
range of answers.
Here at Indulge, we asked our staff and others what their leaving me with such an important message: You have
favorite holiday movies were and share them below. All are classics to believe,” says graphic artist Tina Ward. “The magic
and worth viewing. of Christmas and Santa Claus are in question, yet the
holiday spirit prevails.”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Hands down, this was the most popular among our responses. ELF AND THE SANTA CLAUSE
These modern-day takes on classic family themes
There’s just something about George Bailey and how he comes to
realize what’s truly important in life that tugs at the heartstrings. are both funny and poignant.
“Every Christmas I look forward to
“I think we all face struggles that make us question why we are
here, and this movie is a great reminder of how we each touch so many watching ‘The Santa Clause’ movie,” says
lives every day and how the repercussions of that contact and those executive assistant Kristine Meichtry. “There
interactions affect our lives and the lives of so many others,” says sales is something magical about Santa and sometimes believing in
rep Tina-Marie Oravetz. miracles is all it takes to open your heart to possibilities.”

That’s a sentiment echoed by sales rep Charles McIlhaney. “The A CHRISTMAS STORY
heart of the movie is in the final 20 minutes when we can all reflect A modern-day classic, this movie celebrates family in a funny,
and assure ourselves that a large heart is worth much more than a large
bankroll,” he says. “That it’s the simple things often taken for granted unforgettable way.
that must be valued the most.” “I think everyone can relate to Ralphie’s plight of wanting one very

particular gift for Christmas,” says writer Shannon Sigafoos. “At every
point in their lives, people have coveted at least one special holiday gift
that they’ve felt was simply a ‘must have’ for them.”

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Another tale of transformation, this movie retelling of the classic
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Charles Dickens story strikes a chord with many.
“I like the Scrooge character and how he has to go through such All the Limo Amenities You Prefer in a Classy
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tribulations to finally learn that he needs to be grateful to be alive and
thankful to his nephew and how his heart grows and swells for Tiny
Tim,” says graphic artist Sarah Evans. “It’s what the season is all about:
being thankful, generous, loving and realizing how blessed you are.”

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This funny movie will also make you appreciate family.

Graphics artist Amanda Duckwall looks forward to watching it
with hers each year.

“My family and I watch it every year on the night of Thanksgiving. I
love watching it because it’s a tradition, but also because it is a movie
that is filled with hilarious circumstances, touching family moments, all
mixed with holiday cheer … National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
never gets old and neither does that feeling that I get when my family
and I are watching it together, the feeling of togetherness.”

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that is the holiday season in London.
“It is not the typical ensemble cast movie,” says production

manager Ronnie Walter. “It is a simple romantic comedy that tells the
story of how love can be found in unexpected places. I think it was
cleverly done and the music is great, too.”

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