Some Christmas Videos To Brighten Up The Holidays
Once we enter the Christmas season, let's not lose ourselves in those gauntlets at the departmental stores, those long lines in the local Hallmark store or those last second desperation races against time. Let's be smart this year. Do some early shopping. Save some time by buying products online. But most of all, buy some video classics to savor.
Christmas Family Videos
I'll address the shopping tips in another article. Right now I'll give you a handful of videos you are bound to enjoy. We all must have "It's A Wonderful Life" available on our entertainment shelves. No matter how much time goes by, this time around transcendent movie starring James Stewart is sure to warm your heart.
Another movie I really like is "The Man In The Santa Claus Suit" Starring Fred Astaire. This 1979 television movie is a very heart warming tale concentrating on three characters and how a Santa Claus suit sold by none other than Fred Astaire (The Real Santa Claus) magically makes their wishes come true. I have to warn you. This video is hard to find. But it's worth the effort.
Another 1979 movie that is sure to capture your heart is "An American Christmas Carol" starring Henry Winkler. That's right. The Fonz from Happy Days. He gives a stunning performance as Scrooge (Well actually, Benedict Slade) and to quote the brand new York Daily News, "Christmas in your home will be a merry one should you watch this excellent version from the Dickens classic." This really is another movie which you will have to search for. Amazon and ebay should have some available.
There's another difficult to find movie I recommend. It's called "The Gathering" starring Edward Asner. This can be a very touching movie involving family rifts which are amended when a terminally ill father's needs have been answered by love. Love that is rekindled with remembrances of Christmases the household once shared.
Okay. Enough with the hard to find ones. There are lots of other videos which will be easier to find which will brighten your holidays. I suggest you rent or buy "Ernest Saves Christmas" from 1988. It stars the late but eternal Jim Varney. Ernest is a loveable knowitall who somehow finds himself in the very middle of the battle between Santa Claus and the secular world. It's filled with hilarity that will uplift your spirits and values which will edify your hearts.
The rest of my recommended videos are "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2", "A Christmas Story" (Don't hold back until Turner plays it twenty-four hours a day), and finally, don't forget the Dickens Classic, "A Christmas Carol" starring Alastair Sim. These videos are easier to purchase, but I recommend you try and find the Henry Winkler, Fred Astaire and Ed Asner movies mentioned above. Brighten up your holidays with a few of these Christmas videos. Merry Christmas.
Christmas Videos
