We've probably had a thread like this before at some point but so much has changed since then... So here are a few timely questions to get to know each other a little better :)
Are there movies which you watch regularly during christmas season? Do you have a favorite christmas movie?
And since we have so different people from all over the world, do you have any other weird/interesting christmas traditions?
Are there movies which you watch regularly during christmas season? Do you have a favorite christmas movie?
And since we have so different people from all over the world, do you have any other weird/interesting christmas traditions?
Posted 2 years ago
Thought I had posted this already.
My family always gathers to see seasonal movies. We’ve gone through some of the classics but in most cases, Home Alone is part of the routine. It’s so deeply entrenched that it must be my no. 1 favorite. Even as an adult, it’s a delight because now you know who Joe Pesci is. Honestly, he’s almost as intimidating as in Goodfellas (and in Goodfellas, he’s almost as funny as in Home Alone).
A mildly weird fact is that we exchange presents late on Christmas Eve already. Speaking of which, Santa would not come to us when I was little. Instead, we were told that the Christkind (“little Christ child”) brought us presents. It is usually depicted as an angelic, blonde female. Go figure.
Most children in my country grow up with Santa nowadays. Bah! Humbug!
However, we were very aware of St. Nicholas, the saint upon whom Santa is based. Old Nick traditionally hands out presents on 6th December already, so we were doubly bestowed actually. Much like Santa, St. Nicholas carries a big bag with him, launches threats at naughty children, and gives everyone a present anyway.
My family keeps a Polish tradition. We arrange one surplus plate for dinner, in case someone needy or lonely comes by. However, that hasn’t happened yet.
rubyfruit76, Champion
alb, 'you live in Germany, right? 'But, I'm assuming of (at least part) Polish ancestry?
I love the story of the "Christkind," and the angelic blonde female: the blonde part wasn't surprising and pretty funny but the fact that it's usually depicted as female is really surprising and interesting. I love the word, "Christkind."
I love the story of the "Christkind," and the angelic blonde female: the blonde part wasn't surprising and pretty funny but the fact that it's usually depicted as female is really surprising and interesting. I love the word, "Christkind."
My ancestors come from a region that has been Polish for 70+ years but used to be German before that. I am from (nowadays') Germany. Complicated history :)
The Christkind is a little like Peter Pan. I guess it is often played by females to stress its tenderness.
The Christkind is a little like Peter Pan. I guess it is often played by females to stress its tenderness.
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Yes, I think I saw this in a Rick Steves special.
We sometimes like to watch MST3K and RiffTrax Christmas/Holiday specials. :)
Yes, that company. They've done other movies on MST3K and RiffTrax:
Santa Claus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0655448/
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0776520/
And who can forget the RiffTrax version of https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0193524/!
Santa Claus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0655448/
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0776520/
And who can forget the RiffTrax version of https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0193524/!
BTW, here's the YouTube link to the RiffTrax Star Wars Holiday Special Best Of Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6hJB-Kj2XQ
rubyfruit76, Champion
I just spent fifteen minutes responding to this but my laptop froze, grrr. It's so nice of you to do this: it reminds me of the good ol' days at the poll board. If I can stay awake, I'll re-answer. 'Sincere wishes for happy holidays to all of my friends on the new and old "Poll Boards."
Oh, I would love to read that. Sorry about your laptop. Happy holidays to you too, and everyone here!
I watch a lot of movies every year for Christmas...Home Alone 2, Fir Crazy, It's A Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Lemon Drop Kid, Christmas Child, Most Wonderful Time of the Year, A Gift Wrapped Christmas, By God's Grace, Remember the Night, Jingle All The Way, White Christmas, Christmas Vacation, Miracle on 34th Street, Christmas in Connecticut, My Christmas Love, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Cookies, It's Christmas Carol. I would say my favorite is It's A Wonderful Life. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Jingle All the Way is actually pretty funny. :) It's a little underrated, like Last Action Hero.
albstein
rubyfruit76, Champion
MAthePA
But now I'm confused... I do want to link this into the cycle of my IMDb lists where all aspects of Christmas are covered. But It is a two-minutes-animation part of the 1-hour episode in the "MADtv" Reality-TV-Series, aired 12-16-1995 (Season 01 Episode 09). Is there a way to link to the animation part separatly?