1. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987) - Thanksgiving travel chaos, a secular start.
2. “Home Alone” (1990) - Early holiday excitement, family-centric.
3. “The Holiday” (2006) - A romantic comedy set in the holiday season.
4. “Elf” (2003) - A humorous, light-hearted Christmas film.
5. “Love Actually” (2003) - Diverse stories of love and Christmas.
6. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) - Classic holiday comedy about family gatherings.
7. “The Santa Clause” (1994) - A fun, fantastical Christmas tale.
8. “Jingle All the Way” (1996) - A comedic take on holiday shopping.
9. “The Family Stone” (2005) - A family drama set around Christmas.
10. “A Christmas Story” (1983) - A nostalgic look at childhood Christmas.
11. “Scrooged” (1988) - Modern retelling of “A Christmas Carol.”
12. “The Night Before” (2015) - A modern holiday comedy with mature themes.
13. “Four Christmases” (2008) - A comedy about family dynamics during Christmas.
14. “Die Hard” (1988) - An action-packed, non-traditional Christmas story.
15. “Trading Places” (1983) - A comedic, social commentary with a holiday backdrop.
16. “Gremlins” (1984) - A dark comedy set during Christmas.
17. “Lethal Weapon” (1987) - An action film with a Christmas setting.
18. “Bad Santa” (2003) - A dark comedy for a mature audience.
19. “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (2005) - A crime film set in the holiday season.
20. “The Apartment” (1960) - A classic, touching on more serious themes.
21. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) - Transitioning to the magical aspect of Christmas.
22. “White Christmas” (1954) - A musical with a classic holiday feel.
23. “Holiday Inn” (1942) - Another musical, emphasizing traditional Christmas values.
24. “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) - Features a memorable Christmas scene.
25. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) - A heartwarming story with a strong moral message.
26. “A Christmas Carol” (1951) - The classic Dickens tale.
27. “Little Women” (1994) - A family story with Christian values.
28. “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) - A film about faith and miracles.
29. “The Nativity Story” (2006) - A focus on the biblical account of Jesus’ birth.
30. “The Star” (2017) - An animated film about the first Christmas.
31. “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) - A depiction of Jesus’ life and sacrifice (though not a Christmas film, it emphasizes Christian themes).
32. “Ben-Hur” (1959) - Includes the story of Jesus in its narrative.
33. “Jesus of Nazareth” (1977) - A detailed account of Jesus’ life, ending the marathon on a deeply Christian note.
Jesus loves you,
Smooch

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