2019 Home for the Holidays

2019 Home for the Holidays LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 27, 2019 Page 27 Christmas makes us want to connect with the excitement we felt as children and there is no better way to do that than to sit down in front of a Christmas cartoon. A heartwarming lesson about embracing your imperfections is the story in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), those who have a hard time getting in the Christmas spirit have a friend in A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) as Charlie Brown who goes on a journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. And a true friendship is formed between a living snowman named Frosty and a little girl named Karen in Frosty the Snowman (1969). A Charlie Brown Christmas trailer Don’t forget about the full-feature Christmas cartoons like How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) where the revenge-seeking Grinch tries to ruin Christmas for all the citizens of Whoville, or The Polar Express (2004) where a young hero takes a magical train ride to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The Polar Express - official trailer With thousands to choose from, every family member should be able to find a Christmas movie that helps with the holiday spirit during December. Whether to pass the afternoon or find a movie that truly resonates, try a new movie this year. You might find one to add to your annual Christmas list. Remember Kris Kringle teaches, “Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind,” Miracle on 34th Street. Christmas movies almost always have a positive message, a reminder that things do work out the way they’re meant to, that people are essentially good, we all impact the lives of others, you’re capable of more than you think, and happily ever after is possible. So, grab the blankets, cookies and hot chocolate, and gather your loved ones to watch a Christmas movie. Viewing Christmas movies together strengthens relationships of families and friends reminding everyone of good times spent together and shared memories. Watch Christmas movies all year? Absolutely. [Lisa Ramlow]