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Holiday 2025 Notes

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Christmas Day 2025 for me was a good one, being with my family. I am appreciative of everything I was given. We spent time together eating, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the day. It was a warm day, with temperatures that felt more like early spring.

My family on Christmas Day.

Today, the missus and I had the day off. We spent it watching a marathon of Christmas movies. Scrooge, It’s A Wonderful Life, and White Christmas. Later on we will dive into Stranger Things.

We have seen all of these movies this holiday season. I would say my favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, which is what we watch first every year.

To all who are celebrating Boxing Day, may it be one of good tidings, giving to those in need and peace.

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The Cinematic Punishment of Alan Rickman

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If you watch the movie “Love Actually” followed by “Die Hard” you get to see Alan Rickman get punished severely for having an affair with his secretary. It’s quite satisfying.

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Love Actually…Is All Around Us At Christmastime

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Love is all around us. I can feel it in my toes. This modern Christmas classic is a favorite of many. An all-star cast with a very connected story makes this movie special and a seasonal favorite for many.

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Holiday Double Feature – Elf and Christmas Vacation

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Tonight is a Christmas-themed movie double-header. The always funny classic “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” and the iconic and madcap “Elf”. Both are terrific movies that tell stories about some of the best parts of the holidays.

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Christmas In July Beats Depressing Politics

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We are watching Hallmark Channel Christmas movies over the Republican/Trump National Convention. It’s way more fun and heartwarming. Normally I don’t advocate putting my head in the sand but this is an exception for mental health and other reasons. Also, their Christmas movies provide a reminder of cooler days ahead. Christmas in July is also a great thing and everyone should do it.

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A Christmas Story, A Christmas Tradition

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“You’ll shoot your eye out”…not for watching this classic Christmas film. This is a sweet story about one family’s Christmas in the first part of the 20th century. It’s also about friendship and doing whatever you can to get the gift you want for Christmas. Very American eh. It’s a favorite of ours each year.