Christmas Music/Movies

Today I thought I would highlight some of my favorite/traditional Christmas movies and music with you.  I already feel like I am going to forget something, but here is a list in no particular order:

1.  It's a Wonderful Life

This is a classic that is always a good reminder that your life matters.  Your life impacts so many more people than you realize.  The world needs you.  Keep going and don't lose hope.  Jesus loves you!

2.  Elf

This is just funny with so many great lines.  I haven't watched it yet, but need to, especially after just going to NYC.

3.  Miracle on 34th Street

I love the old version and the newer version (from 1994).  When we visited Macy's in NYC, they have the original store windows on display upstairs.  These windows are from when the original movie was made.

4.  The Holiday

This movie is a cute Rom-Com.  The characters are fun and it just makes you want to be transported to a cozy cottage in England.  

5.  Four Christmases 

This movie has some great lines and stars one of my favorites, Reese Witherspoon.  She and Vince Vaughan have great chemistry.

6.  Hallmark/Netflix/GAC/Lifetime/UPTV

I watch a variety of movies from these networks every season. It is almost impossible to watch them all and if you did, my goodness, they must all run together in the brain.  I do find these are good background movies though while doing things around the house!

7.  Classics

I still feel nostalgic when watching original Christmas shows....Rudolph, Charlie Brown, Frosty, Santa Claus is Coming to Town.  I also like to watch Christmas episodes of any of my favorite shows.

8.  The Nativity Story

Last but not least, this is my most recommended Christmas movie I mention every year.  We watch this every Christmas Day night.  We have been doing this tradtion for at least 15 years now, so we've all seen the movie that many times.  This is my favorite presentation of the Christmas story on film.

Now on to music....

1.  Oh Holy Night &

 O Come All Ye Faithful

by Josh Groban

2.  A Baby Changes Everything

 by Faith Hill

3.  Away In a Manger

by Casting Crowns

Silent Night/Away in a Manger (medley)

by Steven Curtis Chapman

**The third verse is my favorite:  "Be near me Lord Jesus I ask thee to stay, close by me forever and love me I pray.  Bless all the dear children in thy tender care.  And fit us for Heaven to live with you thee there."

4.  You're Here

by Francesca Battistelli

**Go listen to this if you haven't heard it!  It is a beautiful song!

5.  Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

by Carpenters

6.  It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

by Johnny Mathis

7.  What Christmas Means to Me

by Stevie Wonder

8.  Tennesee Christmas

by Alabama

9.  You Make It Feel Like Christmas

by Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton

10.  Never Kissed Anyone with Blue Eyes &

When I Was A Little Girl &

My Gift is You

by Gwen Stefani

11.  Santa Claus is Back in Town &

Santa Bring my Baby Back to Me

by Elvis Presley

12.  The Classic Christmas Album

by Kenny G

*This is a great instrumental album that can be good for background or relaxing.

This list could go a little longer, but I will wrap it up here.