~ A Christmas Poem for the King of Holiday Films ~

When December rolls in with its sparkle and cheer,

Scott’s Christmas movie list says, “The best time of year!”

A marathon awaits ~ hot cocoa in hand ~

Let’s journey through Christmas across Movie-Land.

⭐ Classic Favorites

First up, the classics ~ each one a delight:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation lights up the night.

With Clark Griswold’s antics and spiraling plight,

It kicks off the season just right, merry and bright.

It’s A Wonderful Life brings a tear and a grin,

While A Christmas Story warns, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” again.

Then A Christmas Story Christmas joins in the fun,

With Ralphie now grown and a dad of his own son.

Miracle on 34th Street reminds us to believe,

And The Holiday brings love on a snowy Christmas Eve.

In Just Friends we laugh till our sides are sore,

And Planes, Trains, and Automobiles brings heart by the score.

With The Family Man showing how choices unfold,

And Die Hard (yes, it’s Christmas!) ~ brave, bold, and cold.

Office Christmas Party blasts music so loud,

While The Family Stone gathers the whole festive crowd.

Then Love Actually whispers, “Love’s everywhere,”

(Especially at Christmas, when hearts fill the air.)

🎁 Family Favorites

Now gather the family ~ let the laughter begin:

Home Alone and Home Alone 2 ~ let the chaos roll in!

In Home Sweet Home Alone, more traps are unfurled,

As Kevin’s legacy lives on in a new little world.

Four Christmases shows families both wild and sweet,

While Fred Claus and Elf make Christmas complete.

Christmas With the Kranks plans a skip of the season ~

Until neighbors convince them they’re wrong for that reason.

Jingle All the Way sends Dad on a quest,

And Deck the Halls pits two neighbors on who decorates best.

In 8-Bit Christmas, nostalgia rings true,

While The Santa Clause trilogy brings Santa anew.

And Noelle proves Christmas spirit won’t end ~

Especially with love, family, and one loyal friend.

❄️ Cartoon & Animated Magic

Then comes the magic ~ animation galore:

On The Polar Express we hear the bell’s ring once more.

With Elf on the Shelf keeping watch from the wall,

And Prep & Landing elves prepping Christmas for all.

There’s Naughty vs Nice and Operation Secret Santa too,

In case Santa needs backup (and he often will do!).

Arthur Christmas zooms in with high-tech holiday flair,

While The Star tells the story that started it there.

A Charlie Brown Christmas calms every heart,

While Frosty the Snowman warms it right from the start.

Rudolph’s red nose still glows through the night,

And ’Twas the Night Before Christmas whispers soft candlelight.

Mickey’s Once Upon and Twice Upon appear,

And Mickey’s Christmas Carol brings Dickens sincere.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (classic version, of course!)

And Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch takes that same festive force.

The Muppet Christmas Carol sings joy with a grin,

While Letters to Santa brings the Muppets again.

It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie shines too—

What can’t the Muppets do with Christmas to pursue?

Then Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales hop in the mix,

And Santa Bear’s High-Flying Adventure completes the fix.

With Rise of the Guardians ~ a mythic delight ~

Every magical legend joins forces to fight

For hope, wonder, and joy on this holiday night.

🎬 Netflix Favorites

Now Netflix takes over with movies so new:

Last Christmas will charm (and tug heartstrings too).

Klaus paints the origin of Santa so grand,

While The Christmas Chronicles brings magic firsthand.

Their sequel, of course, brings even more cheer ~

Kurt Russell as Santa? The best time of year.

Jingle Jangle brings music and magic to see,

While A Boy Called Christmas sparks pure fantasy.

That Christmas adds warmth with a whimsical touch,

And The Noel Diary gives romance you’ll love very much.

Christmas With You brings music and sweetness to show,

While Let It Snow wraps the night in a soft, gentle glow.

🎄 A Final Wish

So here’s to Scott’s list ~ stacked higher than a tree,

A holiday treasure chest of pure movie glee.

May your December be merry, your cocoa just right,

And your Christmas movie marathons

stretch long through the night.

Merry Christmas,

and happy watching! 🎅✨