I’m not a fan of traditional holiday movies. I can’t stand A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, or White Christmas and I LOATHE It’s a Wonderful Life. My favourite holiday themed entertainment is somewhat non-traditional. So, for your viewing pleasure:
TV Episodes
1. “How Lily Stole Christmas” – How I Met Your Mother
Lily sets up a winter wonderland in the apartment for Marshall but then Ted calls her the c-word and she takes it all down, hoarding it in her old apartment like the Grinch. Barney get sick and turns into a whiny toddler and Marshall makes sure everyone’s presents get delivered in time for Christmas. Also, Ted’s religious cousins are hilarious. This episode is very festive and very adorable.
2. “Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo” – South Park
His name is Mr. Hankey. Google it.
3. “The Best Chrismukkah Ever” – The O.C.
4. “White Trash Christmas” - Roseanne
Dan and Roseanne try to piss off the Neighbourhood Association by putting up the tackiest, ugliest Christmas decorations possible. Yesssssssss.
5. “So-Called Angels” – My So-Called Life
6. Saturday Night Live Christmas Special!
Movies
1. Elf
Zooey Deschanel being adorable and Will Ferrell in a festive unitard. This is one of the cutest holiday movies ever.
2. The Family Stone
3. Love Actually
Obviously, this is the most lovely holiday movie ever made. My favourite story lines are the porn stand-ins and the old, washed up rocker guy. But there’s also cute romantic stuff, if you like that kind of thing.
4. Home Alone
This is the movie of my childhood. It’s amazing. We all know that. R.I.P. John Hughes.
5. Fred Claus
Have fun wat