Friday, December 15, 2017

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

WESTLAND, Mich.,––The Holidays are here, there's plenty of snow on the ground, and Christmas is just 10 days away! If you're looking for other ways than shoveling your driveway to get into the spirit of the season, how about a movie night? You, the kids, and other friends and family can gather up on the couch with fuzzy blankets, slippers, hot cocoa, and popcorn to enjoy some of the most iconic Holiday movies. Check out some of our favorite classic movies to watch for the Holidays, and give them a go this year. Enjoy!

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays
"When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas paegent. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is."


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his beaming honker, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea..."


A Christmas Story (1983) 

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun. When he mentions it at the dinner table, his mother's immediate reaction is that he'll shoot his eye out. He then decides on a perfect theme for his teacher but her reaction is like his. He fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys. When the big day arrives he gets lots of present under the tree including a lovely gift from his aunt that his mother just adores. But what about the BB gun?"



Die Hard (1988) 

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

This might be a stretch for some, but for Diehard fans, this is absolutely a Christmas movie! However, we recommend it for adults only. 

"NYPD cop John McClane goes on a Christmas vacation to visit his wife Holly in Los Angeles where she works for the Nakatomi Corporation. While they are at the Nakatomi headquarters for a Christmas party, a group of bank robbers led by Hans Gruber take control of the building and hold everyone hostage, with the exception of John, while they plan to perform a lucrative heist. Unable to escape and with no immediate police response, John is forced to take matters into his own hands"


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon."


The Santa Clause (1994)

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"Divorcee Scott Calvin is disgusted to learn that his ex and her husband have tried - and failed - to break it easy to their 6-year-old son Charlie that Santa isn't real. On Christmas Eve, Scott reads The Night Before Christmas... then receives an unexpected visitor on his roof. When he's startled by Scott's calling out and falls, the Santa impersonator disappears, leaving only an 8-reindeer sleigh and a suit with instructions to put it on. Scott does, and is transported around the town dropping gifts through chimneys until he's taken to the North Pole and informed by a group who claim they're elves that he is now Santa. Charlie is proud of his dad's new job, though Scott's convinced it's a dream."


Elf (2003) 

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities."


The Polar Express (2004)

Classic Movies to Watch for the Holidays

"This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. What unfolds is an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe."


We want to help you enjoy the season, especially with this list of classic movies to watch for the Holidays, but also with the other things the season brings. It's our goal to help you properly prepare your vehicle for the snow and other icy weather to come. Whether it's helping you find new winter tires with our low tire price guarantee, or checking your battery's health to make sure your car will start in the freezing cold, we'd love to help at a great price. Check out our Winter Car Care Tips online & schedule an appointment online to save time and take advantage of our current coupons so you can save money.

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