Best YouTube Movies

In the spirit of the season, here are the YouTube links to check out.

1. The Christmas Tree - This is a rare TV Christmas movie from 1996 with a beautiful story that could make you tear up a bit!
2. Karroll's Christmas - How could someone hate Christmas so much? Find out in this 2004 comedy.
3. Christmas Caper - Christmas tends to bring out the best of people, even when they're at their most wicked. Here's a 2007 TV comedy that does just that.
4. A Christmas Wedding - See what happens when the main character attends a wedding on Christmas Eve in this romantic comedy.
5. Christmas in the City - A mother and daughter go to the big city to make some extra money for the holidays in this romantic comedy/drama.
6. Christmas in Boston - A lovely little holiday story about two penpals who have been writing to each other for years.
7. Must Be Santa - A Santa replacement is needed in this 1999 holiday movie.
8. A Wish for Christmas - Another adorable Hallmark holiday flick for you.
9. The Christmas Card - Starring Ed Asner, this is a heartwarming story about a US soldier whose adventure starts with a Christmas card.
10. A Diva's Christmas Carol - How many versions of a Christmas Carol can there be? Add this one to the list!
11. Miracle on 34th Street (1973) - Although it's not the original, this movie is still as magical as ever!
12. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - This family-friendly movie features Dylan/Cole Sprouse (playing the same kid role of course) in a story about Santa trying to steal his mother and replace his father.
13. The Christmas Gift - How would you react if you ended up in a town where everyone believes in Santa Claus? This 1986 movie starring John Denver tells the story.
14. Richie Rich's Christmas Wish - Remember that Richie Rich character from the 90s? Well, here's his Christmas movie.
15. A Smokey Mountain Christmas - This one is a classic from 1986. Gotta love Dolly Parton.
16. A Town Without Christmas - The first movie of a Christmas trilogy, from 2001.
17. Finding John Christmas - If you liked the previous movie, then you can watch the second movie in this trilogy.
18. When Angels Come to Town - Lastly, here's the third movie that's part of the trilogy mentioned in the previous two movies above.
19. A Christmas Carol (1984) - The full film from 1984 originally based on the book by Charles Dickens.
20. Ernest Saves Christmas - Every 80s and 90s kid who grew up loving this guy's comedic shows will remember this 1989 Christmas firm.
21. On the Second Day of Christmas - This 1997 comedy/drama starring Mark Ruffalo is a popular favorite on YouTube.
22. Snowglobe - This 2007 ABC Family movie will take you on a magical trip inside a snowglobe where everything is Christmas!
23. The Man in the Santa Claus Suit - If you're a fan of older classic movies, you'll love this 1979 holiday drama.
24. The Ultimate Christmas Present - If you ever wondered it would be like to experience an epic snow day, this family movie will show you!
25. The Santa Claus 3 - Likewise, watch this one on YouTube while it's still available!
26. Moonlight & Mistletoe - Another family-friendly movie featuring a town that's all decked out for Christmas, this one stars Tom Arnold and Candace Cameron Bure.
27. A Mom for Christmas - The picture on this one isn't great, but if you love heartwarming holiday movies from the early 90s, you'll still love it!

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- Keep your cool

- Appreciate small wonders

-  Take time to chill

- Celebrate your uniqueness

-  It's OK to be a little flaky! 

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💡 Trivia - Charlie Brown

Here's an online quiz on one of my favorite Christmas specials! In memory of Charles 'Sparky' Schulz, 1922-2000.

Click on the green bars to see the answers!

Quiz - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

A multiple choice quiz about, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1983), a Must-See holiday favorite Christmas movie. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo. Written and produced by John Hughes. Directed by Harold Ramis and also starred Randy Quaid

1. Near the end of the movie, the characters sing which classic song?

O Come All Ye Faithful
Joy To The World
The Star Spangled Banner
Jingle Bells

2. Why can't Audrey see the Christmas tree when the family picks it out?

It was an invisible tree
She got snow blindness
Her eyes were frozen
She was wearing sunglasses

3. What kind of mug is Clark drinking from when he talks to his boss?

Donald Duck
Tasmanian Devil
Mickey Mouse
Goofy

4. How many 'imported' Italian twinkle lights does Clark use on the house?

250
2,500
25,000
250,000

5. What store does Clark crash-land his saucer sled in front of?

Target
Home Depot
Costcos
Walmart

6. What is Audrey's boyfriend named?

Alexander
Blake
Jimbo
Rusty

7. What does Clark do for a living?

Food Additive Designer
Swimming Pool Installation
Advertising Executive
Astrologist Director

8. Which two adjectives did Frank Shirley's wife use to describe Eddie?

Short and Hammered
Drunk and Ugly
Bulging and Beastly
Tall and Smelly

9. Which animal does NOT make an appearance in the Griswold house on Christmas Eve?

Dog
Cat
Racoon
Squirrel

10. What is Eddie's dog named?

Chewie
Barf
Snots
Butts

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Question 1: The correct answer is The Star Spangled Banner.

Question 2: The correct answer is Her eyes were frozen.

Question 3: The correct answer is Tasmanian Devil.

Question 4: The correct answer is 25,000.

Question 5: The correct answer is Walmart.

Question 6: The correct answer is Alexander.

Question 7: The correct answer is Food Additive Designer .

Question 8: The correct answer is Bulging and Beastly.

Question 9: The correct answer is Raccoon.

Question 10: The correct answer is Snots.

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Thanksgiving Blessings Mix

 Thanksgiving Blessings Mix Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks
• 2 cups small pretzels
• 1 cup candy corn
• 1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
• 1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds
• 1 cup M&Ms-brand chocolate candy
• 16 Hershey's-brand chocolate kisses
• Blessings Mix gift tags

Thanksgiving Blessings Mix Tag

Bugles:  Shaped like the cornucopia, a symbol of our abundance.

Pretzels:  Arms folded in prayer, a freedom from those who founded our country.

Candy Corn:  The sacrifice of the pilgrim’s first winter.  Food was so scarce they survived on just a few kernels of corn a day.

Nuts/Seeds:  Promise of future harvest – only obtained if we plant and nourish with diligence and faith.

M&Ms:  Memories of those who came before and lead us to a blessed future.

Hershey’s Kiss:  The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.

Place approximately 1/3 cup snack mix in clear party bags, cone-shaped treat bags or small zipper storage bags. 

Add a single Hershey's brand chocolate kiss to each gift bag. 

Tip: to make it easier to fill treat bags, stand bags or cones on end in a tall straight drinking glass. Turn the bag tops down over the outside of the glass, and fill with snack mix:

Package up in bags, tins, or baskets for a great Thanksgiving Gift!

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Christmas Drinking Songs

1.X'mas Time(It Sure Don't Feel Like It) – The Mighty Mighty BossTones

2. Christmas In Hollis – Run-DMC

3. Merry Christmas from the Family – Montgomery Gentry

4. Merry Christmas Baby – Charles Brown

5. Silver Bells – Steve Martin & Paul Simon

6. Last Christmas – Jimmy Eat World

7. Drunk on Christmas – Big & Rich

8. Little Drummer Boy – The Dandy Warhols

9. Everything Gonna be Cool This Christmas – Eels

10. All I Want for Christmas is Whiskey – Dan Rodriguez

11. Santa's Lost His Mojo – Jeremy Lister

12. The Night Santa Went Crazy – Weird Al Yankovic

13. Don't Shoot Me Santa – The Killers / Ryan Pardey

14. Christmas in A Chinese Restaraunt - Diamond Rugs

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Legends and Myths

Christmas Legends 

http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-stories/

Christmas Myths 
Source: worldofchristmas


Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a jolly man with red robes having long white beard. The real name of Santa Claus is Nicholas, born 2000 years ago to wealthy parents in a small village in the country Myra, today called as Turkey. Nicholas' parents died while he was yet a boy. Nicholas went to his village priest, confessed his sins and expressed his desire to help the poor. He wished to become a priest. But the priest knew Nicholas lacked the education necessary to become a priest. During this time Bishop of the church passed away and the authorities were guided by heavenly messenger to select the first person named Nicholas to walk through the doors of church and Nicholas had his miracle and was named the youngest bishop of the church ever on record. St. Nicholas became the champion of children and the needy; he was legendary for his kindness and generosity. And his legend only grew as the centuries passed.

Christmas Tree
There are many myths about the Christmas tree but one of the first written references to a Christmas tree was made in 1605, where a visitor in Germany reported seeing a tree decorated with apples, colorful candies, roses and thin wafers. Over the years many different things were used to decorate Christmas trees. As the world moved into the 1900's, many trees were decorated with strings of popcorn, greeting cards and pictures, glitters, candy wrapped in color papers, glass balls.

Candy Canes 
According to legend, a candy maker represents the holy Christ's life. Candy has to be hard to represent the church being built on solid rock. Because Jesus is known as the Shepherd, it was formed in the shape of a shepherd's staff and turning it upside down, it represents the letter "J" for Jesus. The three small red stripes represented the Jesus suffering on his way to the cross. The one large red stripe represented the blood Jesus shed as payment for our sins. The white stripes represented the sinless nature of Christ.

Christmas Bell
People gathered to seek the blessings of the newborn Jesus. A little blind boy wanted to meet the baby Jesus but couldn't find his way; he later heard the tinkling of a cow's bell. And he followed the tinkling bell to meet the holy Jesus.

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Legend Christmas Angels

Legend of Christmas Angels

There were two angel friends. They were known for singing sweet duets about glory of God and playing on pure silver trumpets. They often lead the orchestra for angels because of their musical abilities. Once, their orchestra leader Temira gave them and other members of the angelic orchestra, exciting news. God had decided to send his Son to live among His people. Thee Angels had to prepare a musical jubilee in one of the most important events in the history of the world. It just had to be the best and all angels with a good voice had to sing and all instruments were to be played for thee event.

Temira asked his orchestra, whether they knew the importance of the assignment. Trumpeting angel in pink said that he understood that the Lord want them to appear to the shepherds in the hills of Bethlehem, who had never seen an angel in their lives and might get afraid. The trumpeting angel in blue completed the answer by adding that the angels could replace the fear of the shepherds with joy and love for the Christ Child and then, they could announce the arrival of the Savior. Temira smiled and nodded contentedly. All orchestra members felt honored for the opportunity and practiced for perfection in their roles.

On the day, Christ was born in the stable at Bethlehem and as planned, the Christmas angels first appeared to the shepherds and the trumpeting angel friends played the first few notes of the glorious concert in the dark night sky. Shepherds looked up to the sky and were shocked, surprise and awed, soon to be filled with amazement and wonder and their hearts brimmed with humility and thankfulness to God for His glory. The angels then gave the shepherds the good tidings of great joy and were joined by many other angels who sang and praise God, filling the skies with the angelic words - "Glory to god in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men".

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Legend CandyCane

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Legend Of The Candy Cane

The Candymaker's Gift: 

The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy

The most popular of all Christmas treats, the candy cane first began as a European tradition. Crafted to look like a shepherd's crook, the candy cane reminds us of the shepherds who paid a visit to baby Jesus in Bethlehem. While the white represents purity, the red represents the sacrifice that He gave for us. Just like a shepherd with his sheep, we are to remember that Jesus is our shepherd, and He will help keep us from wandering away from the path we are meant to follow.



PRINTABLE Poems/ Versions and Tags are numerous .... Good ol' Google has tons available... Pick one to your liking for easy gifts.

EXAMPLE:

A candymaker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols from the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the Solid Rock, the foundation of the Church, and firmness of the promises of God. The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the staff of the "Good Shepherd"

The Legend of the Candy Cane . . .

Once upon a time a candymaker set out to create a special Christmas treat for children everywhere--a treat that would tell the story of Jesus .

The "J" is for Jesus: The Candy Cane Story by Alice Joyce Davidson - 1998

Relates how the shape, colors and texture of candy canes can symbolize the essence of Christmas.

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Icebox Butter Cookies

For a Quick Change from the Spritz cookies.... Try these little beauties ...

  

Same light buttery cookie just no Cookie Press needed.. and Dough may be frozen up to a month in advance ... Just thaw out in fridge a day before cutting/using.

IceBox Butter Cookie Ingredients 1 cup 2 sticks butter, room temperature 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar Optional - add chopped Nuts,  Food Coloring /  Holiday sugars to roll dough in  Instructions In a bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. On three separate sheets of plastic wrap, roll the dough into three logs 1 1/2-inches thick. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour to overnight. When ready to bake, place a rack into the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment. Remove one log from the fridge and roll it in the granulated sugar, making sure to coat it completely. With a sharp knife, cut slices 1/4-inch thick. Place the slices on the prepared cookie sheet 1-inch apart. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack so that they can cool completely. Thanks For Visiting