Christmas Movies

This month I've been watching the Santa Clause trilogy with my kids. We were able to Tivo the first two & then we rented the last one. I love all three. They are funny, festive, & entertaining.



I ALWAYS watch the Gift of Love. It was released on TV when I was about ten years old which must of been when our family recorded it on VHS. It is based on O'Henry's story the Gift of the Magi. As I watched it the other night, I realized that I still have nearly every line of every scene memorized. An absolute classic and a yearly MUST see for me. My family may not be convinced - Jessica, Jacob, Jon & even James were all asleep by the end of the show. I was moved to tears.



Mr. Kruegar's Christmas is another favorite that I have watched EVERY year since I was a kid. It was a family tradition. My boys enjoyed it this year. They liked how Mr. Kruegar had such an exciting imagination.



The Nativity (formerly called Luke II) is another favorite. We shared this film hundreds of times in the Washington Temple Visitor Center. I become reflective when I see Mary. How kind of Joseph to walk the many miles, so Mary could ride the donkey. But, I must say in this 35th week of my pregnancy how much my back aches for Mary who is swaying on a hard saddle. Her swollen feet need to be propped up with a full body pillow tucked along her side. What a special woman to be chosen as the mother of Jesus. And then I think how chosen I am to be carrying my baby boy. He may not be the ruler of nations or king of kings, but I've anticipated his arrival for a very long time. I can't wait for another four weeks when I can see his face and swaddle him in a cozy blue blanket.



Finally, I'll admit that I discovered the film White Christmas only a few years ago. I fell in love instantly because of the singing and dancing. I haven't watched this one yet. It waits for me on the Tivo. I'm looking forward to seeing it between the holidays.