As a kid, I liked “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” One of the main reasons was the music played so well by Vince Guaraldi’s trio. The Linus and Lucy theme is the most famous, but they’re all great.
https://youtu.be/x6zypc_LhnM?si=nN4-Zxv8IrGKH3aP
If you want a good laugh, watch this scene from Talladega Nights. I know of no other piece of screenwriting/acting that goofs on Christmas dinner with the family as well.
https://youtu.be/dao908l9k0M?si=NJKUErOP8hr2Pxd2
“The Family Stone” is worth watching. It’s a great example of how Christmas (and family) can go wrong on the way to going right.
https://youtu.be/3lgcViU45Fs?si=K53z3zHgzXlY9MCd
Continuing the theme of dysfunctional humor, here’s my favorite Robert Earl Keen song, “Merry Christmas from the Family”
https://youtu.be/oqN483jm6JE?si=Ufk-hn39f7wDQguK
Lest you think I have no heart, I loved this 20 minute segment featuring NPR’s Terry Gross interviewing Jon Batiste at the piano. It brought back my love for the best Christmas music.
https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/g-s1-39730/jon-batiste-questlove?showDate=2024-12-23
Got some faves to share? LMK!
