Tag Archives: Santa Claus

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Rated G

Posted on October 31, 2022 by laurarachel4

Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for 8 years, but he still needs to find a Mrs. Claus. Starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Krumholtz. This movie series is one that I believe will become a classic holiday film … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 29, 2022 by laurarachel4

A mailman tells the story of how we got Santa Claus. Based on the song from 1934 by Eddie Cantor. Starring Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Keenan Wynn. This film is one that should be a tradition every year at … Continue reading →

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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

When a weary and tired Santa Claus thinks about canceling Christmas, Mrs. Claus and the elves set out to change his mind. Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Shawn. This is one of the Rankin/Bass productions that is just … Continue reading →

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Fatman (2020) Rated R

Posted on December 14, 2020 by laurarachel4

Santa Claus is fighting to save his business, while a 12 year old hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving coal. Starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.   This is not your usual Christmas film. There … Continue reading →

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Becoming Santa (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A woman brings her boyfriend home for Christmas to meet her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Starring Laura Bell Bundy, Jesse Hutch, and Tony Cavalero. I thought this would be a fun Christmas film to watch. I mean, we get Meredith … Continue reading →

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An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf (2011) Rated NR

Posted on October 4, 2020 by laurarachel4

An elf tries to help a boy believe in the Christmas magic. Starring Leslie Bellair, Brendan Dooling, and Evie Eikhoff. I have yet to figure out the obsession with the Elf on the Shelf. It’s just one more thing that … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Gift (1986) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2020 by laurarachel4

A widowed New York City architect and his daughter go on vacation in a small town where everyone still believes in Santa Claus. Starring John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, and Edward Winter. This is a Christmas film that brings us the … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016) Rated TV-Y

Posted on January 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

 On Christmas Eve, Elmo’s dad tells him the story of how leaving cookies for Santa came about. Starring Alan Muraoka, Suki Lopez, Caroll Spinney, Jim Gaffigan, Audra McDonald. If your kids love Sesame Street, this Christmas special is a cute one to watch. … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV History: Christmas In July

Posted on July 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

This is the second year in which I participated in Joanna Wilson’s Christmas In July questionnaire from her blog, Christmas TV History. Wilson offers this questionnaire every year; anyone can participate. This year she focused on Santa Claus and our … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Guardians (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

When an evil spirit descends to Earth, the mythical Guardians must rise to protect the children of the world. Based on the book series, The Guardians of Childhood by William Joyce. Starring  Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman. … Continue reading →

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