Name that Movie
A bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
A Christmas Carol
[see #1]
Conductor
(Tom Hanks)
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie asks for this type of BB gun.
Red Ryder
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer…
...is singing loud for all to hear"
A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing.
Miracle on 34th Street
[see #2]
Linus Van Pelt
(Christopher Shea)
In It's A Wonderful Life, it's the book that Clarence the Angel is reading.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"Every time a bell rings…
…an angel gets its wings"
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Die Hard
[see #3]
Harry (Joe Pesci)
& Marv (Daniel Stern)
In the Jim Carrey version, something on the Grinch's schedule
Wallow in self-pity; stare into the abyss; solve world hunger; jazzercise; dinner with me; wrestle with my self-loathing
"Hey Griswold, where do you think you're gonna put a tree that big?"
"Bend over and I'll show you."
A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas.
Four Christmases
[see #4]
Burgermeister Meisterburger
(Paul Frees)
In Jingle All The Way, Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a mission to get this toy for his son
Turbo-Man
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs…
…a little love."
A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends a toymaker, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.
Klaus
[see #5]
Cousin Eddie Johnson
(Randy Quaid)
In The Santa Clause, this is used to break Santa out of his jail cell.
Tinsel ("not just for decoration")
"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: …
…candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup"