Comments on: Frugal Hacks: Never Miss a Christmas Show Again

By: stephanie

stephanie — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:17:00 +0000

I’m actually looking for some help trying to remember a really old Christmas movie. It plays on the idea that an old man is really Santa (like Miracle on 34th street) but it is a different movie. I’m pretty sure the original release was in color. Any suggestions?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:40:00 +0000

HI, Amy – We watch “White Christmas” about ten times over the holidays – it’s a tradition! The kids LOVE “Rudolph”. I haven’t shown them “Frosty” yet (they’re still young!) since I always cry when Frosty melts- silly but true! Jim and I argue over what’s the better show: “Grinch” (him) or “Charlie Brown” (me, of course).
Also, do you (or anyone) remember “The House without a Christmas Tree”? I loved that show when I was about 11. I haven’t seen it in years. Happy Watching!!! -Beth

By: thehomespunheart

thehomespunheart — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:31:00 +0000

One of my favorites is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie called Silver Bells – it was on TV a couple of years ago, but is out on video as well I think. I also love one called The Christmas Child based on a book written by Max Lucado! I have other favorites which have been mentioned here as well!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:52:00 +0000

The Bells of St. Mary’s…
I used to watch it every year on WGN in Chicago. It was usually on Christmas Eve before we went to Midnight Mass.
I also love The Bishop’s Wife…the original version of the Preacher’s Wife!

By: Scribbit

Scribbit — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:40:00 +0000

I hadn’t heard of this one but I’ll put it on my Netflix queue right now!

My favorite Christmas movie is probably the Charlie Brown one just because it’s one of the few that takes a quasi-religious view of the holiday.

By: MamaGeek @ Works For Us

MamaGeek @ Works For Us — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:09:00 +0000

Amy this was a great post. we loved (LOVED) Shrek the Halls. The graphics AND the story were awesome!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:48:00 +0000

Amy- we too loved Shrek this year! laughed the whole time! Getting out christmas movies and watching them up until Christmas is a tradition my hubby and I do. Jakesmom

By: Kerri

Kerri — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:50:00 +0000

The Shop Around the Corner is not as obscure as it used to be. It is a great one. It is the original version of You've Got Mail.

By: Mrs. Mordecai

Mrs. Mordecai — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:55:00 +0000

Probably the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Also “White Christmas,” which shares many similarities with “Holiday Inn.”

By: lindsay

lindsay — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:31:00 +0000

“A Christmas Carol”, starring George C. Scott. (1984) It’s my favorite version, and I love the soundtrack. Always puts me in a Christmas mood – I have to watch it every year!