{P&P's Top 10 Holiday Movies}

Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas

10. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – a black and white movie that embraces not just Christmas, but the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade.

9. While You Were Sleeping (1995) – a heart-warming story, staring Sandra Bullock, featuring the quirkiness of familial get-togethers.

8. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) – Chevy Chase epitomizes holiday traditions while wearing full-fledged 80’s Christmas sweaters.

7. Trading Places (1983) – who doesn’t like an old-fashioned rags-to-riches story, set in NYC.

6. Just Friends (2005) – Ryan Reynolds transforms into his stud self, without the loss of comedic humour.

5. White Christmas (1954) – the romance of being snowed in a Vermont lodge with Bing Crosby and a plethora of party dresses is dreamy.

4. Home Alone (1990) – the classic story of the blonde-haired boy who cleverly takes on two robbers, defending his home.

3. Love Actually (2003) – London represents the spirit of the holidays with its web of stories, all laced with humour and charm.

2. Elf (2003) – Will Ferrell, wearing tights, with child-like innocence and enthusiasm never loses its hilarity.

1. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) – a black and white iconic story evoking the Christmas spirit – bells never sounded the same.