Classic Christmas by sharond

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The Ref

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A burglar holds a married couple hostage in their home on Christmas Eve, but finds it more of an ordeal than they do. Riotous black comedy, starring Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis

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Home Alone

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Macaulay Culkin discovers the joys of fending for himself when the rest of his family jet off to Paris for Christmas. Comedy, also starring Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Includes Lotto

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White Christmas

Watch 'White Christmas' on DVD.

Entertainers Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye try to boost the popularity of an old friend's winter resort. Sweetly simplistic musical, with Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Dean Jagger, and songs by Irving Berlin

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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A stressed businessman and a slobbish salesman embark on a disaster-strewn journey across America to make it home for Thanksgiving. Comedy, starring Steve Martin and John Candy

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The Holiday

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Nancy Meyers's romantic comedy features Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as two recently single women residing either side of the pond, who decide to take part in a house exchange over the holidays. In their new locations, both women unexpectedly encounter prospective partners, in the form of Jude Law and Jack Black, but as the house swap draws to a close, difficult decisions must be made about the blossoming romances.

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It's a Wonderful Life

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A suicidal small-town businessman is visited by an angel who tries to convince him his life has not been a waste. Frank Capra's fantasy drama, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Watch 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' on DVD.

American householder Chevy Chase finds his plans for a traditional festive holiday thrown into disarray by a troop of annoying visitors. Seasonal shenanigans, with Beverly D'Angelo

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A Mom for Christmas

An unhappy youngster secretly longs for a mother - and finds her wish granted in the form of a mannequin who magically comes to life. Disney comedy, with Olivia Newton-John

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