I’m not your typical holiday movie girl. I have never seen Miracle on 34th Street or It’s a Wonderful Life. And guess what? I don’t want to. When I hear people quote “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings” a little part of my black heart breaks off and poisons the rest of my system.

So I decided to make a list of my favorite holiday movies. I’d love to hear your favorites. My only request is that you do not spend time trying to convert me to Miracle and Wonderful Life hell. It ain’t gonna happen. The only way I can ever imagine sitting through those movies is if I was kidnapped, tied to a chair with my eyelids forced open, and those movies playing on repeat in front of my face. Even then I might figure out a way to poke my eyes out.

Mel’s Must See Holiday Movie List:

1. Lethal Weapon
2. Die Hard 1
3. Die Hard 2
4. Sleepless in Seattle
5. A Christmas Story (though I will admit, I got tired of this one for a while…but I’m back on the bandwagon)
6. The Year Without a Santa Claus (see video for evidence as to why this is the BEST Christmas movie ever)
7. Love Actually*
8. Bridget Jones Diary*

*edited to add. Can’t believe I forgot these two!

There are a few others, but this is the must see list. So, what’s on yours?