Getting in the holiday spirit during this season is proving hard for many of us. Since we’re hanging close to home, we’re watching classic movies.
I suspect most of my readers weren’t around when White Christmas debuted in 1954. But, I’m guessing everyone has heard the song and many watched the classic.
White Christmas is right up there at the top of favorite Christmas movies with It’s A Wonderful Life. Nothing sets the holiday mood better for me than a bag of popcorn in hand and watching the musical set in New England.
White Christmas has it all — romance, Rogers and Hammerstein songs, Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney singing, Danny Kaye dancing.
Below is a clip of my favorite scene. I love the costumes, the dancing, and the singing.
Now don’t you feel more in the holiday spirit?
Ironic that hearing the classic song brings on images of Christmas past and the promise of Christmases future, especially since it was written tongue-in-cheek by Irving Berlin, a Jew who did not much care for the holiday.
Do you have a favorite classic holiday movie for getting in the holiday spirit?
I first saw this movie a few years ago. It is now one of my favorites and fun to watch with my parents. I love that streaming services have made these great classics accessible.
I love White Christmas too, but my go-to movie for the holidays is It’s a Wonderful Life. I love it. It reminds me to be grateful and kind everyday.
I agree. It’s a Wonderful Life is a perfect Christmas movie. We try to watch it every year. Thanks for stopping by the porch. Come again.