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List Of The Most Watched Christmas Movies

Author Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe

Well, it’s that time of the year when you will see Christmas movies on television. Here is a list of the most watched Christmas movies. So, there is a new poll from Yahoo/YouGov out that asked people what their 10 favorite Christmas movies are. These are actually the movies that they kept re-watching over and over. There is one film in the top 10. That may surprise you. Check out the list of the top 10 most watched Christmas movies of all time below. The percentage next to it is the people who were polled’s most re-watched movie.

  1. “Home Alone” (34%)
  2. “A Christmas Story” (33%)
  3. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (32%)
  4. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (29%)
  5. “Elf” (26%)
  6. “Christmas Vacation” (25%)
  7. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (24%)
  8. “The Santa Clause” (24%)
  9. “Miracle on 34th Street” (21%)
  10. “Die Hard” (14%)

There Are A Lot Of Christmas Movies Out There

Yes, “Die Hard”, which is debated as if it’s a Christmas movie or not, made the list at #10. It’s really up to you to determine if that is a Christmas movie or not. Every year new Christmas movies come out but these 10 stand the test of time year after year. Just this year, Hallmark has 42 new Christmas movies that they released for this season. If you were looking for Christmas movies on Netflix, there are 66 for you to choose from. You can also find many more Christmas movies on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu and Max.

“Holiday movies tap into tradition… triggering nostalgia for ‘the good old days’ when things seemed simpler, kinder and slower,” explains Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center. “The human brain is funny. It tends to remember happy events with a bit of fairy dust, amplifying the glow and heightening our enjoyment of positive memories.”

There is a Christmas movie out there for everyone. So, grab some popcorn, grab and blanket and enjoy your favorite Christmas movie. There are many for you to choose from.

 

 

4 Great Christmas Dinner Options For The Whole Family

Now that the Thanksgiving meal is behind us and we are all still feeling more than stuffed, it’s time we shift our focus. To more food! Here, we’ll cut into four great dinner options to feed the whole family at Christmas dinner.

Yes, Thanksgiving requires a lot of hours in the kitchen. Prepping a turkey, maybe even frying one, takes some proper attention. Then, to some, the most important part is the sides that go with the main attraction. Again, making these side dishes means cooking up a storm. However, perhaps we underappreciate the art of this meal. For the most part, the menu is designed for us. Furthermore, it is consistent every year. All you have to decide is how much to make based around how many people will be gathered around your table.

Fast forward a month, and it’s time to prepare another epic holiday meal. In addition to running around to grab last-minute gifts, if you are hosting a Christmas get-together you have to do a lot of preparing, again.

The Magic of Christmas Cooking

Here, we are going to break down some options to jump-start your Christmas prep. First, let’s set the table on some criteria, and some bust some myths. You certainly do not need to reinvent the wheel and cook up something extraordinarily unique. In fact, it’s best to keep it simple. Dozens of classic dishes have already been well-established as delicious to satisfy your family, friends, and guests.

The thought process in suggesting these four Christmas dinner options is that they are proven to be delightful. They can also be prepared in large batches that do not require a tremendous amount of hours in the kitchen. These meals are family-friendly and are sharable. Some of them you may even be able to combine together. Again, this list won’t spark an idea that’s never been cooked up. Perhaps it just serves as a simple reminder that these Christmas dinner menu items can be straightforward and delicious enough.

  • Lasagna

    A large tray of a baked pasta based meal that everyone gets to cut into just feels like a natural option. There’s room here to customize your tray of course. Add meat, make it a veggie, or have one of each. Plus, the red sauce nicely compliments your holiday-themed table setting.

    Lasagna with ricotta cheese, ground beef, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in baking dish with cake shovel, landscape view

    Stock Photo / Getty Images

  • Filet Mignon

    We’ll need to clarify here, your best bet here is a log shaped filet that can be evenly cut into quarter inch – to half inch slices. There’s something festive to carving a meal item in your kitchen, that is freshly cooked. You take pride in hosting and then slicing. You place your sliced filet on that serving platter that is used just once a year, walk it into the dining room and then feel joy when everyone digs in.

    Sliced grilled tenderloin Steak roastbeef on wooden cutting board and Red wine on dark background

    Stock Photo / Getty Images

  • Vegetarian Chili Bar

    It’s all about the slow-cooker or crock pot. You can let it warm in the kitchen all day, allowing a sharp aroma to seep into every room the family gathers in. This style is for more of the grab something quick and on-the-go Christmas meal gathering. Perhaps you have people in and out of your house, stopping by for a “cheers” throughout the day. A chili bar never disappoints. Add in your side bowls of shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, scallions, and sour cream, and you are giving your guests the opportunity to put their own touch on your creation.

    Homemade Organic Vegetarian Chili with Beans and Cheese

    Stock Photo / Getty Images

  • Baked Ham

    This is the meal that gives you the option for a fancier sit-down dinner. The ham centerpiece is typically joined by elegant wine glasses and pre-feast toast. Throw some potato side dishes along with an asparagus or string bean casserole, and your living room is now a fine-dining restaurant. This meal allows you to take your time. The next thing you know, it’s dark outside, and you are putting a bow on your enjoyable Christmas night.

    Traditional glazed holiday ham on the wooden background

    Igor Jovanovic / Getty Images

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.

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