This holiday season, television programming highlighted some of the best classic movies and short films in holiday entertainment. Classic Christmas movies like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and It’s a Wonderful Life were available for your enjoyment during the months of November and December. After enjoying a long day of winter sports or baking hundreds of cookies, a Christmas movie is the perfect way to relax and bring your family together. Seeing these treasures is a perfect opportunity to snuggle up with your loved ones and spread the holiday cheer with a glass of eggnog. Here are a couple of vacation favorites you can enjoy on satellite TV.
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without watching the Charlie Brown Christmas movie. This classic animated film proves that every Christmas tree, no matter how small or scruffy, deserves a good home for the holidays. With Vince Guaraldi’s memorable, fun and jazzy soundtrack, Charlie Brown traces the holiday season reminding viewers of the true spirit of Christmas. Another animated Christmas classic is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Watching Rudolph become the most important little reindeer in Santa’s squad in high definition brings the animation to life. Everyone who sees Rudolph can’t help but feel a little inspired by this Christmas tale.
It’s a Wonderful Life is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit. This Christmas classic is practically guaranteed to air multiple times on Christmas Eve and Christmas on numerous satellite TV channels. Released in 1946 by director Frank Capra, the film follows a desperate businessman on his downward spiral on Christmas Eve. However, instead of taking his own life as planned, the hero’s guardian angel steps in to save the day and renew the Christmas spirit in this desperate man’s life. The final scenes embody all that is good and happy about the holiday season and will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
For kids, Jim Henson’s The Muppet Christmas Carol is a perennial favorite. Featuring a colorful cast of Muppet characters, this Christmas classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through his encounters with the ghost of Christmas past, the ghost of the Christmas present, and the ghost of the Christmas future. The Muppets sing and dance throughout the film as he brings Charles Dickens’ classic literary work to the small screen. Broadcast in HD, favorite Muppet characters like Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy are getting more colorful and vivid.
Children and adults alike can see Elf’s Christmas humor and cheer. Starring Will Ferrell as a giant and lovable Santa’s helper, Elf will make your whole family laugh and feel merry. Elf is forced to leave Santa’s magical workshop after accidentally wreaking havoc on the workshop due to its gigantic size. Although Elf was asked to leave, he still maintains a cheerful demeanor and tries to spread the love of the Christmas spirit wherever his travels take him.
