2019 Home for the Holidays

Page 24 2019 Home for the Holidays LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 27, 2019 Continued u Creating holiday atmosphere: T he argument continues, “When is it too early listen to Christmas music, put up Christmas decorations, and watch Christmas movies?” It turns out, it’s never too early. Listening to Christmas music in October? Go ahead! Putting up lights before Thanksgiving? You bet! And get this, experts say that watching Christmas movies all year is actually good for your health. So, want to watch Christmas movies in July? Do it! Watching Christmas movies reduces stress and anxiety, promotes positivity and inspiration, and raises levels of happiness. A quick search on the Internet shares thousands of Christmas movie listings and streaming channels like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Hallmark channel and YouTube, among others, offer free Christmas movies all year. For many watching Christmas movies is as important as the decorations. Whether you enjoy Christmas classics, romance, comedy, or cartoons, there is a Christmas movie for everyone in the family. Why Do We Love Christmas Movies? - Nerd Theater - Episode 7 Classic Christmas movies span the years from 1930s to the 1970s. In these movies’ peace, harmony and hope are promised at this time of year. George Bailey was rescued from suicide in It’s AWonderful Life (1946), Scrooge was transformed from miserly to generous in A Christmas Carol (1951), and Susan Walker was convinced in Miracle on 34th Street (1947) that you can believe in things when common sense tells you not to. In these movies after the turmoil and conflict, the story ends up with a focus on love, hope, charity, and togetherness. Watching favorite holiday movies together!