Christmas Movies
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his house from the "Wet Bandits".
What is home alone?
"Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way..."
"Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!"
Missing loved ones during Christmas can naturally bring this emotion.
What is sadness or grief?
Sending a kind message to a friend or neighbor shows this supportive quality.
What is kindness?
"Up on the housetop reindeer..."
"...pause".
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this town is home to the cheerful Whos.
What is Whoville?
"Oh the weather outside is frightful..."
"But the fire is so delightful"
Joy and sadness can both be present during the holiday season - this describes having two feelings at once.
What are mixed emotions?
Offering help with errands or meals during the holidays is an act of this.
What is acts of service?
"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree.."
"...how lovely are thy branches"
The 1964 classic tells the story of George Bailey and his guardian angel.
What is It's a Wonderful life?
"Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum.."
"I have no gift to bring, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum".
This emotion can appear when someone feels they should be happier during the holidays than they actually are.
What is guilt?
Volunteering or donating boosts this sense of personal meaning.
What is fulfilment or purpose?
"Good tidings we bring, to you and your..."
"...kin"
In Elf, Buddy travels from this place to New York City to find his father.
What is the North Pole?
"City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style..."
"In the air there's a feeling of Christmas"
This emotion can show up when holiday plans change unexpectedly or don't go as planned.
What is disappointment?
Listening to someone without judgment strengthens this emotional skill.
What is empathy?
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart..."
"...be light".
Tim Allen accidentally becomes Santa in this 1994 holiday comedy.
What is The Santa Clause?
"In the meadow we can build a snowman...."
"Then pretend that he is Parson Brown".
A warm feeling about past holidays is often called this.
What is 'nostalgia'?
During the holidays, checking in on someone who lives alone or may be struggling emotionally demonstrates this supportive behavior.
What is emotional support or reaching out?
"Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king..."
".. Do you know what I know?"