Destress From The Holidays With A Christmas Movie
The holidays are almost upon us and one of the best ways to enjoy the holidays is by pulling the Christmas DVDs off our shelves and enjoying them with our families. They remind us of what the holiday season is all about and can bring us back to earth when all of the stress of busy shopping malls and meeting deadlines start to drag you down. Here are 3 inspiring movies to enjoy this holiday season.
The Christmas Card- This is an inspiring movie about a man serving in the war in Iraq. Unexpectedly, he receives a card from a stranger wishing him to have happy holidays and telling him her whole town is grateful for his service. When on leave he decides to seek out this town and ends up staying longer than expected. Ed Asner is part of this inspiring movie and this is one Hallmark Christmas DVD that belongs on your shelf.
Home Alone- This movie has become a classic around the holidays and one that every child falls in love with instantly. Kevin’s family forgets him at home when leaving on vacation for Christmas. At first he is thrilled to be the man of the house and thinks his holidays will be much better without his family. However, when he finds out two kooky crooks are planning to break into his home he plans a way to stop the thieves. This story is a good reminder of how important it is to have our loved ones in our lives.
It’s A Wonderful Life- We all sometimes need a reminder that even though times get tough, life and our loved ones are still a gift. This beloved classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, whose dreams fall short when circumstances at home keep him in the town of Bedford Falls. As his life continues to unravel he starts to contemplate taking his own life, when a guardian angel appears and shows him what other people’s lives would be like without him in it. This movie is a must see and everyone should enjoy this movie with their family. When the holiday season starts to overwhelm you just pull out one of the above movies and you will be able to escape temporarily and return to your life with a rejuvenated mindset.