Countdown to Christmas: Movie Contest
Friday: Harry and Marv break into a house on Christmas Eve in which movie?
Put your name and your movie title guess in the comment section below for a chance to win a festive holiday treat jar!
Monday: Who likes a little spaghetti with his sugar?
Answer: Buddy the elf from the movie Elf
Elf
Initial release date: November 7th, 2003
Starring: Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel
Genre: holiday, comedy
Rating: PG
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Elf is the perfect holiday movie to watch with friends or family. It is about an orphan boy who finds his way with Santa to the North Pole and is raised by elves. Growing up he finds out that he isn’t as suited for the elf lifestyle as he thought he was. Later he travels to New York City to find his biological father, but he doesn’t really fit in. Watch the movie to find out what happens to Buddy on his journey.
Tuesday: Seeing is believing according to what movie?
Answer: The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Initial release date: October 30th, 2004
Starring: Tom Hanks and Chris Coppola
Genre: animation, family
Rating: G
Rotten Tomatoes: 55%
The Polar Express is about a young boy who is starting to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. A magical train destined to the North Pole takes him and a group of other children on a journey to meet Santa and restore their faith in Christmas. The Polar Express is a movie favorite that spreads Christmas spirit to everyone watching.
Wednesday: What Christmas story begins with Santa in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
Answer: Miracle on 34th street
Miracle on 34th street (1994)
Initial release date: November 18th, 1994
Starring: Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins
Genre: family, holiday
Rating: PG
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Although there is an older version, the newer remake still stays true to the original movie. Six year old Susan is starting to have her doubts about Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa so she doesn’t expect to receive the more important gifts on her Christmas wish list. That is until a special department store Santa who’s convinced he’s the real Santa comes along and restores her faith in Christmas.
Thursday: Cousin Eddie comes to visit what family during Christmas?
Answer: the Griswold family from the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Initial release date: December 1st, 1989
Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo
Genre: comedy
Rating: PG-13
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
No matter how optimistic Clark Griswold is, family vacations always go severely wrong. As the whole Griswold family comes to stay under Clark’s roof for Christmas he tries desperately to stay sane. All Clark wants is a big old-fashioned family Christmas but despite all the careful planning, Christmas starts to go downhill with crazy squirrels, SWAT teams, burning Christmas trees, an overcooked turkey, and a visit from crazy cousin Eddie. This movie is guaranteed to leave the whole family laughing.
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Zack Mattaboni • Dec 22, 2017 at 2:52 pm
I have no idea where to go to
Nevin Koproski • Dec 22, 2017 at 11:30 am
Today’s movie is Home Alone
Zack Mattaboni • Dec 22, 2017 at 10:27 am
The movie it comes from is Home Alone!
Akeyla Waters • Dec 22, 2017 at 10:14 am
A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas
Mr. Roper • Dec 22, 2017 at 9:39 am
Home Alone & Home Alone II!
Nevin Koproski • Dec 22, 2017 at 9:39 am
Home Alone
Ravyn Byers • Dec 22, 2017 at 9:37 am
Home Alone 1 or 2
Emily Sedlak • Dec 22, 2017 at 8:24 am
Home Alone!!!
Emily Sedlak • Dec 22, 2017 at 8:24 am
Home Alone!!
Sophie Moffatt • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:59 am
Home Alone
Olivia Setta • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:58 am
Home Alone!
Sandra martin • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:58 am
Home alone
Natina Fells • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:57 am
Home alone
Christian Kuhn • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:56 am
Home alone
Michael Smith • Dec 22, 2017 at 7:10 am
Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Shannon Stout • Dec 21, 2017 at 8:32 pm
Today’s movie is National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Zack Mattaboni • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:06 pm
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!
Amberly Eisenhuth • Dec 21, 2017 at 11:43 am
The Griswolds family
Mr. Roper • Dec 21, 2017 at 9:45 am
The Griswold’s!!!!
Emma Mackereth • Dec 21, 2017 at 9:42 am
Christmas vacation
Ravyn Byers • Dec 21, 2017 at 9:42 am
Christmas Vacation
Madison Richwine • Dec 21, 2017 at 9:04 am
Christmas Vacation
Timmy Sullivan • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:59 am
The Griswolds in Christmas vacation!!!!
Mr. Urban • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:57 am
The Griswolds! (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
Grace Snyder • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:57 am
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Natina Fells • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:57 am
National lampoons Christmas vacation
Shannon Stout • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:56 am
Today’s is National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Brianna Murray • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:56 am
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Sandra martin • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:52 am
National lampoon’s Christmas vacation
Kensington MacMillen • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:52 am
The Griswolds
Kensington MacMillen • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:53 am
From National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Callie Barnhart • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:47 am
The Griswold Family, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Christian Kuhn • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:43 am
Christmas Vacation
Ethan waleski • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:42 am
the griswalds when clark finally gets the lights on eddy shows up
Ethan waleski • Dec 21, 2017 at 7:41 am
national lammpoons christmas vacation
Ethan waleski • Dec 21, 2017 at 6:45 am
micrcale on 34th street
Kensington MacMillen • Dec 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm
Miracle on 34th street
Peyton Bramble • Dec 20, 2017 at 11:48 am
Miracle on 34th Street
John Key • Dec 20, 2017 at 11:47 am
John Key
Miracle on 34th Street for Wednesday
Jamie Hafner • Dec 20, 2017 at 11:46 am
Miracle on 34th Street!
William Cantwell • Dec 20, 2017 at 8:41 am
Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
Grace Wellmon • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:59 am
Miracle on 34th street
Dylan Miller • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:59 am
jingle all the way
Grace Snyder • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:59 am
Miracle on 34th Street
Ethan waleski • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:58 am
the classic christmas movie that is shown on christmas 24/7 the christmas story it is about ralphie who wants a red rider turbin action 200 range shot air rifle.
Lanie Lissner • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:57 am
Miracle on 34th Street!!!!!!!!
Sandra martin • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:54 am
Miracle on 34th Street
Sandra martin • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:53 am
Miracle on 34th street
Christian Kuhn • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:48 am
Love at the thanksgiving day parade
Rhiannon Witherow • Dec 19, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Santa Claus
Andrew Kelly • Dec 19, 2017 at 3:47 pm
The Polar Express
—the conductor
Amberly Eisenhuth • Dec 19, 2017 at 1:23 pm
The polar express
Jamie Hafner • Dec 19, 2017 at 11:53 am
The Polar Express!
Jaiden Reid • Dec 19, 2017 at 10:36 am
Polar Express
Madison Richwine • Dec 19, 2017 at 10:29 am
Tuesday’s Contest: Polar Express
Akeyla Waters • Dec 19, 2017 at 10:26 am
The Polar Express
Jhallexxa Bush • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:35 am
Tuesday: the Polar express
Jake Russell • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:08 am
The Polar Express
Emily Sedlak • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:06 am
The Polar Express!
Sandra Martin • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:05 am
Its Polar express
Bryce Walker • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:03 am
The polar express!!
Marissa stephens • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:01 am
The polar express!!
Kelsey Sheffe • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:00 am
Polar Express!!
Lanie Lissner • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:00 am
The polar Express!
Madison Richwine • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:00 am
Tuesday’s contest: Polar Express
Sandra Martin • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:00 am
Santa Clause!
Sandra Martin • Dec 19, 2017 at 8:01 am
actually Polar express!
Christian kuhn • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:59 am
The Polar Express
Natina Fells • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:59 am
Polar express
Jhallexxa bush • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:59 am
The polar express
Kensington MacMillen • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:59 am
The polar express
Lauren Waring • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:58 am
The Polar Express
Sophie Moffatt • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:57 am
Sophie Moffatt the Santa Clause
Ethan waleski • Dec 19, 2017 at 7:49 am
the polar express said by the conducter
Mary Kate Stasevich • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:04 pm
The Polar Express
Rhiannon Witherow • Dec 18, 2017 at 5:36 pm
Buddy from elf
Mrs Roper • Dec 18, 2017 at 2:36 pm
To be specific Buddy the Elf
Tina Morrison • Dec 18, 2017 at 1:52 pm
Buddy the Elf!
Alix Jones • Dec 18, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Buddy from elf
Kelly Sullivan • Dec 18, 2017 at 1:47 pm
Movie: Elf
Character: Buddy the Elf
Anaya Montgomery • Dec 18, 2017 at 12:26 pm
Elf the Movie
Devon Sweeder • Dec 18, 2017 at 12:19 pm
Buddy the Elf
Catherine Moseley • Dec 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Elf
Kyle Vaughn • Dec 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Buddy the Elf likes his sugar with a little bit of spaghetti!!
Mrs Roper • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:56 am
Elf
John Greenberg • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:54 am
What is Ralphie from a Christmas story?
Amberly Eisenhuth • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:33 am
Elf
Brooke Stoner • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:31 am
Elf
taylor houtz • Dec 18, 2017 at 11:19 am
buddy the elf
Jeff Estes • Dec 18, 2017 at 8:56 am
Buddy the Elf
William Cantwell • Dec 18, 2017 at 8:45 am
BUDDY THE ELF
Ethan waleski • Dec 18, 2017 at 8:06 am
buddy the elf from the movie starring will ferrel elf
Bryce Walker • Dec 18, 2017 at 7:57 am
Buddy the elf from the movie elf likes a little spaghetti
Ethan waleski • Dec 18, 2017 at 7:57 am
buddy the elf from the will ferrel movie elf.
Emily Sedlak • Dec 18, 2017 at 7:57 am
BUDDY THE ELF FROM ELF
Genia Purdy • Dec 18, 2017 at 7:56 am
Buddy the elf from the movie ELF!
Sophie Moffatt • Dec 18, 2017 at 7:55 am
Sophie Moffatt
Buddy the Elf!!!