You can’t beat snuggling up with your family and watching a classic holiday movie. Here are my Top 5 that you can see with Verizon FiOS On Demand.
Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin was the most popular kid actor in the world after starring in this great holiday movie. For those of you who haven’t yet watched it (where have you been?) here’s a quick summary: Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister gets forgotten by his family who jet off to Paris without him. While his family tries to get back to the States, burglars try to break into poor Kevin’s home. However, he skilfully defends the house with the aid of a tarantula, some artfully crafted cardboard cut-outs and a series of booby traps that are simply hysterical.
It’s A Wonderful Life
If you don’t like black and white films, It’s A Wonderful Life might not seem like the most appealing choice when you’re picking a movie to watch, but trust me, this is definitely one of the top five holiday movies of all time. Although it didn’t cause much of a stir when it was first released, the movie has proved timeless. The story is focused on George Bailey; a local businessman who is shown what life would be like if he didn’t exist by a guardian angel. After seeing what life would be like without him, George realizes the positive impact he has had on his small town. The movie’s main message is one we all like to be reminded of at Christmas… Love, not money, makes you wealthy.
A Christmas Story
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the boyhood exploits of young Ralphie Parker, who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder BB gun.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad, but comforted by his doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. This movie is a slice of pure Christmas joy!
Die Hard
Okay, so it’s not a traditional holiday movie per se and you couldn’t watch it with the kids, but most guys will agree that Die Hard is a definite contender for the best Christmas movie ever. New York City policeman John McClane is visiting his estranged wife on Christmas Eve. But, the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists and John realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages — but him.It’s a great movie for adults to enjoy during the holiday season.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas. However, things go south very quickly. Chevy Chase represents the dad who is never afraid of trying. This is my favorite of all the Vacation films and it’s a perfect combination of holiday cheer and gut-busting laughs.
With Verizon FiOS, you can choose from thousands of options to keep everyone in your household happy and entertained. This year, let Verizon FiOS On Demand be a part of your family’s holiday tradition.