On TV
According to Seinfeld’s Frank Costanza, this holiday is the time to tell your family how they’ve disappointed you over the past year
Festivus
Pucker up if you’re standing under this
Mistletoe
Buddy takes a long trip from the North Pole to New York City in this Jon Favreau flick that became an instant classic
Elf
It may be set on Christmas Eve, but we wouldn’t say killing is very festive in this movie that coined the term “Yippee Ki Yay”
Die Hard
The Broward Center for the Performing this puts on a production of The Nutcracker every holiday season
Arts
This 10-season sitcom gave life to “the holiday armadillo” after Ross couldn’t find any Santa suits left in the city
Friends
You may recognize this Canadian singer from hits including “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “Haven’t Met You Yet”
Michael Bublé
Four girls on the naughty list perform a dance to Jingle Bell Rock in their high school talent show and it’s so fetch
Mean Girls
Although it’s set in snowy landscapes and features Olaf the snowman, this movie doesn’t technically make any references to Christmas
Frozen
Didn’t have time to grab a present? Gift these green bills instead
Cash
Originally airing in the 60’s, a cartoon boy and his black and white dog search for the deeper meaning to Christmas in this holiday special
A Charlie Brown Christmas
This year, this singer (dubbed the queen of Christmas) welcomed the holiday season by posting a video of herself smashing 3 pumpkins that read “it’s not time”
Mariah Carey
Clark, aka “Sparky”, cuts down a tree that’s just a bit too tall in this Christmas classic
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This stop-motion animated film may be set in Halloweentown, but its all about the discovery of Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Brrr it’s cold outside! Don’t forget your mittens and this head accessory
Hat
Gerald and his football-headed friend try to reunite a father and daughter in the Christmas episode of this 90’s Nickelodeon show
Hey Arnold!
Santa’s the real thing in this 1947 classic
Miracle on 34th Street
Michael Keaton comes back to life in snowman form in this 1998 film
Jack Frost
Wizardry isn’t typically linked to the holidays, yet we see a special boy receive a hand-knitted sweater and an invisibility cloak for Christmas in this movie series
Harry Potter
If you’re feeling luxurious, try gifting accessories like a watch or purse by this Jacobs designer
Marc
This 2019 holiday variety show features a musical slew of celebrities, and is hosted by the female country singer behind the tracks “Slow Burn”, “Space Cowboy”, and “Golden Hour”
The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show
Traditionally enjoyed in winter, this alcoholic beverage is made with spices and can be served hot or warm
Mulled Wine
Netflix trilogy, The Princess Switch, stars this High School Musical alum
Vanessa Hudgens
A “sharp” young man joins a suburban family right around Christmas time in this Tim Burton classic
Edward Scissorhands
Grab this fire-starter to light the holiday candles
Match