I’m flying back to Florida on Saturday and I simply cannot wait. We’re going to the beach for a week, including Christmas, and I can’t think of a better way to end the year and celebrate. I’m planning on hanging out with Stace, reading as many books as possible, and sleeping and napping.
The sunshine and sand won’t be so bad either!
October and November were jam-packed and December has definitely been a lot less hectic, but definitely stressful. Seriously, it feels like every important Decision for next year is being made right now. Good stress, but still stress.
But Christmas at the beach is just what the doctor ordered.
One thing that I’m particularly looking forward to is watching family favorite holiday movies. I think that every family is different in their holiday movie traditions. We know some families who watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year and others who spend every Christmas Eve watching Miracle on 34th Street.
Christmas in the city last year!
We love…
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Eloise at Christmastime, and The Santa Clause.
I’m already envisioning Stacy and I, watching the movies, with a giant bowl of popcorn… at the beach. Ha. Love it.
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, there are tons of holiday movies right now. Love Actually, The Polar Express, White Christmas, Jack Frost…. Ooh… So many movies, so little time.
What are your favorite holiday movies to watch year after year?
xoxo
PS Another really fun tradition we have is that my mom gets us matching pajamas on Christmas Eve!
I love the polar express since it's set in my home town (grand rapids, mi)
🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
OMG, I didn't know that AJ! 🙂
WHERE are those pi's from? so cute!
My parents and I used to always watch Christmas Vacation together. This year my mom watched it without me 🙁
But I've been watching Harry Potter for the last three Sundays and I will definitely watch Love…Actually as soon as I get home for Christmas. 🙂
Your matching PJs tradition is really adorable! 🙂
I remember my Dad bringing A Muppet's Christmas Carol home on VHS when I was 6, he was so proud of how much we all loved it. I still watch it every year 🙂
I love your pjs! And those Christmas movies are my classics as well 🙂
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Those are such cute pjs! I am a huge fan of Eloise at Christmas and the Santa Clause movies; I have watched the first Santa Clause three times already haha!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
very fun! i love the original grinch, love actually and the holiday! xo jillian
I love those pajamas you both are wearing! I can never get enough of Christmas movies, I have so many favorites it is ridiculous!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
The Bishop's Wife. It's got Cary Grant and will make you want to hug your family real tightly.
As a family, we always watch It's A Wonderful Life and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. My sister and I also watch Love Actually, The Holiday, and The Family Stone together!
SHF
thechroniclesofs.blogspot.com
Elf and A Christmas Story
I love watching White Christmas! And both my favorite and my mom's favorite movie is Love Actually… So glad they're both on Netflix!
Emily
shesgotclassandsass.blogspot.com
Elf and Home Alone!
When it is just the girls at home we always watch Miracle on 34th, as a family we watch the Polar Express, and both versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Same here! Those are 3 of the greatest Christmas movies ever made!, talk about nostalgia lane! I've made a definitive list of movies I have to see before the 25th! haha, this list also includes Home Alone: Christmas, The Peanuts and Frosty The Snowman 🙂
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I actually just wrote a post about this!
http://sailorrtaylorr.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/carols-and-movies/
I absolutely love Christmas movies… I've watched as many as possible and I can't wait to rewatch them all too!
I adore Love Actually and The Holiday – the best box set I have ever bought. Snuggle up in front of those (optional glass of mulled wine) and I am sorted! And I definitely watched both of them way back in October/November!
Charlotte x
La Vie en Gâteaux
It did not feel like Christmas until I watched Love Actually the other day. Such a fantasic movie 🙂
We always watch Eloise, How The Grinch Stole Christmas (animated version) and Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
I hope you are able to relax. All you talk about on this blog is how stressful your life is.
I am! can't wait for R&R at the beach 🙂
Love The Santa Clause!
Kristin
crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com
I am so excited for movies with the family. Literally one of my most favorite parts of the holidays.
Kolbi | Life With Kolbi
I've shared my Christmas traditions on my blog today too! You can find them via http://wp.me/p32SmO-aZ
I love the Grinch and Love Actually. The Santa Clause is great too – it always makes me crave hot chocolate for some reason ha!
Jen
http://www.comfortably-chic.com
The Santa Clause and Elf are my two favorites, I liked to DVR them when they're on ABC family and watch them all month long!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the win!