WE all know the real meaning of Christmas - presents and watching holiday movies.
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I love Christmas Movies, and the only way I could love them more is if I could find one with Keanu Reeves in it.
Anyway, since it’s the season I’ve compiled a list of my 10 favourite Christmas movies.
If you haven’t seen some, or all, of them, watch them.
There’s still some time left before Santa's arrival and, trust me, these are mandatory watching at this time of year.
There’s a couple of obscure ones, which you think might not quite fit but hey, they’re set at Christmas time so don’t be a Grinch.
You’re welcome in advance.
#10: Gremlins (1984)
A classic from over 30 years ago, Gremlins scared parents into buying obscure Christmas presents for decades. Brilliant. This movie also gave berth to my irrational fear of Furbies, which frankly, are terrifying.
Quotable moment: “The creatures are making it look like an accident!”
#9: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Clark Griswold was always getting a run.
Quotable moment: “Burn some dust here. Eat my rubber.”
#8: The Santa Clause (1994)
Full-time comedian and part-time cocaine smuggler Tim Allen took a break from Home Improvement to star in one of the most famous Christmas movies of all time. A guaranteed starter on this list, even if Santa dying in the early scenes is rather morbid.
Quotable moment: “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we're going to destroy our son's delusions, I should be a part of it.”
#7: Scrooged (1988)
The beginning of the Bill Murray renaissance, he plays Frank Cross, a man who severely needs to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Bah, humbug.
Quotable moment: “I never liked a girl well enough to give her twelve sharp knives.”
#6: Elf (2003)
Classic Will Ferrell.
Quotable moment: “You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa.”
#5: Jingle All The Way (1996)
I don't care who you are, Arnold Schwarzenegger going a series of wacky adventures in a bid to find a toy for his son for Christmas is funny. Very funny.
Quotable moment: “Put that cookie down, NOW!”
#4: Batman Returns (1992)
Batman, Christmas, Danny DeVito playing the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer in leather. 'Nuff said.
Quotable moment: "Our research tells us that voters like fingers."
#3: Home Alone (1990)
The original and the best. Kevin McAlister and the Wet Bandits need no explanation.
Quotable moment: “Kevin, I'm going to feed you to my tarantula.”
#2: Bad Santa (2003)
This one's not for children, actually, it's not really appropriate for anyone. But put a disgruntled, alcoholic Billy Bob Thornton in a Santa suit and you've got Christmas gold.
Quotable moment: “Who is Thurman, is that you? Thurman Merman? Jesus.”
#1: Die Hard (1988)
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who think Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie of all time and those who are wrong. John McLane is Christmas, so much so if I wasn't one for mixing it up Die Hard 2 would be second on this list.
Quotable moment: “Now I have a machine gun … Ho, Ho, Ho.”
Honourable mentions
Die Hard 2, Lethal Weapon, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Edward Scissorhands, Trading Places, Reindeer Games, The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Muppet Christmas Carol.
