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Donna Reed (left), James Stewart and young Karolyn Grimes in the 1946 original, It s a Wonderful Life. ( Paramount Pictures)
Ho-ho-ho! Planning to watch a movie or two with your loved ones during the holidays? Luckily, from rom-coms and dramas to comedies and even thrillers, we ve compiled a list of the ultimate Christmas movies. And guess what? The gang s all here: Buddy the Elf, Ralphie Parker, George Bailey, Ebenezer Scrooge, the Muppets and, of course, jolly old Saint Nick.
So kick back, relax and get comfy on the couch. After all, you deserve a break after buying all those holiday gifts. Cheers!
10 Great Movie Santas, From Edmund Gwenn to Kurt Russell (Photos)
Here’s a look at some of our favorite actors to don the mantle of jolly old Saint Nicholas over the yearsAlonso Duralde | December 23, 2020 @ 5:24 AM Last Updated: December 23, 2020 @ 6:25 AM
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As the embodiment of kindness, generosity, and Yuletide beneficence, Santa Claus presents some mighty big black boots, much less a red suit, for any actor to fill. But jolly old Saint Nicholas has appeared in the movies for as long as the movies have existed, and here are some of our favorite actors who ve steered the sleigh (not counting Billy Bob Thornton and anyone else who has played a guy who is pretending to be Santa):
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From left: Arthur Christmas, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Black Christmas (1974), and Black Mirror. (Image: Sony Pictures Animation,Image: Netflix,Image: Dimension Films)
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