Dear Jeni,

In your opinion, what are the 5 best Christmas movies EVER?

Laura

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Dear Laura,

What a fine question! Holiday-themed movies are always of the highest quality. Let me introduce you to the best ones for Christmas:

Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2003). In this masterpiece of cinema, the quirky Powerpuff Girls fight to rescue Christmas from the diabolical plans of---Princess? And quite a frightening threat she must pose too.

Bloody Christmas (2003). A short French film chronicling the adventures of a murderous Christmas tree. A good choice to view following the previous title.

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (1979). If Christmas movies in December aren’t enough for you, you can view this film that features Christmas and the Fourth of July in one huge, holiday spectacular. Also features “Frosty’s family magic amulets.” Oh, yeah! By the way, in case you are inclined to think this was some obscure attempt to pander to children, let me note that it had a theatrical release and features the voices of Mickey Rooney, Ethel Merman, and Shelley Winters.

One Hell of a Christmas (2002). After serving two years of hard time, a recently released convict becomes “entangled in a web of sex, drugs, and Christmas carols.” A heartwarming story for the entire family.

A Cosmic Christmas (1977). “Three aliens come to Earth to discover the true meaning of Christmas.” Sometimes a teaser tells you all you need to know.

So log on to Netflix, make some popcorn, cuddle up with your loved ones, and let the holiday magic begin.

Jeni