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Fall time favorite holiday movies

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Once summer is over, and temperatures drop, you know it's time to pull out the holiday movies! In my house, we don't watch hardly any tv during the summer. But when fall comes, we pull out the halloween and Christmas movies to enjoy. These are just a...
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Halloween

Some movies just remind us of the holidays.. and yes I mean all of them lol! I think halloween has a few good ones that can't be left out! And I don't know about you, but the way I grew up, holiday season starts with labor day watching halloween movi...

 
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There are so many things to love about this movie! Not too many animated movies are love stories, but this movie goes a little deeper than that. It shows us that we are all capable and deserving of love no matter how dark we feel. And we should defin...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
 
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How could you not be a fan of Hocus Pocus? I have been a fan since I was little and now my kids are as well. In fact, my kids use to tease that I could play the Bette Middler part in the movie very well! And as seen in the picture I uploaded, my hair...
Hocus Pocus
 
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Beetlejuice is a hilarious movie about a couple who dies in an accident and didn't want to move on so they haunted their house. When a family tries to buy their house, they do things to try and scare them away but the daughter sees them and their pla...
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
 
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A different kind of love story…but oh so sweet. Victor and Victoria are destined to be married. He's nervous and winds up in the wrong place and must fight his way back to save the love of his life.
Corpse Bride
 
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I absolutely loved this show growing up and now my kids love it too! Casper reminds me a bit of myself and I love all the shenanigans he gets into! He certainly is the friendliest ghost there ever was!
Casper
 
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The Adams family was a top family favorite growing up. Their uniqueness told the world it's totally ok to be different and still be great!
The Addams Family

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving isn't the same without these favorites!

 
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A classic no doubt! Charlie Brown was a family favorite growing up and always a reminder to be thankful for what we have! It's not about where thanksgiving will be, but who will show up! Celebrate and be thankful for the ones we choose to call family...
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
 
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This movie hits all the right spots when it comes to family gatherings at the holidays. From the dysfunctional family dynamics, to friends with drama, this comedy will have you thanking your closest friends for being exactly who you are!
Friendsgiving
 
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No one likes to go to the family gatherings without a partner or date. Not everyone likes  being in a relationship. Holidate has got you covered! Just try to not fall for your date, they may want another..lol!
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Garfield was one of my most favorite cartoons growing up. Sly and mischievous in everything he does, even thanksgiving can't slide by without a few shenanigans!
Garfield's Thanksgiving
 
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Sometimes we judge someone before we really get to know them. In this movie, they both misjudge each other.  As he tries to figure her out, he falls even deeper in love with who she really is and she is completely shocked that she was blinded by her own preconceived notions of he was. You've got mail is a holiday love story that resonates with just about al...
You've Got Mail

Christmas

Most holidays only get one day to celebrate, but not Christmas! We start watching Christmas movies on thanksgiving evening and spend the whole month of December celebrating. There are more movies made about Christmas than any other holiday and these ...

 
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Love this movie! It's all about second chances and not messing up. When a father passes away, his spirit regrets his actions as a father. One year later he gets a second chance when he comes back as Jack Frost the snowman. He only gets one chance to ...
Jack Frost by Michael Keaton
 
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Talk about funny! This movie is a family favorite and rightfully so. My youngest says that Elf is an big kid inside and that she hopes she can “never grow old” too..lol!
Elf
 
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Rudolph has been a staple in our movie collection for at least thirty years. It seems like every time we watch it, there's another teaching moment with my kiddos about the lessons this movie presents. Standing up for yourself, being brave to try new ...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Movie [DVD]
 
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Every family has that one kid that feels unheard and like an outcast. Kevin tries to speak up, but everyone is too busy to listen. So when he gets left behind, he has to figure things out for himself, including how to keep the bad guys away. This ser...
Home Alone 5 Movie Collection
 
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When families split and the kids are left traveling by themselves, they always find trouble to get into. Being stuck in an airport for Christmas sure gave them the opportunity to do just that. This movie is sure to take you back to your rebellious da...
Unaccompanied Minors
 
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What is the one wish you wanted granted for Christmas that never happened? Tim Allen gets his childhood wish when he replaces santa after falling off his roof. But no one believes him and he is tasked with making sure that Christmas happens on schedu...
The Santa Clause
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We love watching this series of movies around the holidays. They each have their own messages of love and forgiveness and believing in something bigger than ourselves.
SANTA CLAUSE 3-MOVIE COLLECTION (BLU-RAY)
 
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Fred is Nicolas's brother who is always in trouble. When Nicolas brings him to the north pole to make up for some of his shenanigans, he actual makes things worse. Now Santa must work even harder to get things ready for Christmas!
Fred Claus / Four Christmases (HDY/DBFE/DVD)
 
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We watch this movie every year on thanksgiving just after watching the Grinch. It is a timeless classic that reminds us that it's not about what the tree looks like or what is under it, but rather who is around it. In the end love is all we need!
A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniv Deluxe DVD
 
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Jess is refusing to give up on proving that Santa is real and when she finds prancer, she makes it her mission to get him back to Santa safely. But not without chaos first. Love this movie and the message of never giving up on what you believe in!
Prancer & Prancer Returns 2-DVD Bundle
 
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I absolutely love this movie! Sometimes love can be right in front of our faces and we miss it. All she wants for Christmas is a new house and Santa couldn't put that under the tree. He told her to have faith and believe and she does. This movie show...
Miracle on 34th Street (1947/1994) Double Feature
 
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This movie has been around since I was a kid, and I loved sharing it with my kids. Frosty is a classic that will never get old.
Frosty the Snowman
 
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How could you not love the muppets right? They make this timeless classic even better! Love the message that material things can't replace the love of family and friends!
The Muppet Christmas Carol
 
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I know I have personally purchased at least 3 copies of this movie on DVD due to my kids loving it so much! They have played it out for sure. Along with this movie, our town hosts a scenic train ride in the fall called the polar express. One of the v...
The Polar Express
 
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This is such a cute holiday film for little ones! Star is determined to break free and when he does, he goes on an adventure with his new friends. Filled with silliness and a purpose, this movie will keep the little ones laughing for hours!
The Star [DVD]
 
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A Christmas love story that stands the test of time. It reminds us that we are not alone in this world, and when we let love in, we can conquer anything!
The Nutcracker
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Talk about a funny movie. My kids and I loved this movie. They still walk around saying “You're Fired…..!” A classic tale of be careful what you wish for and knowing the difference between right and wrong. And in the end love always wins!
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
 
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This movie brings back great memories with my mom. She insisted we watch this movie thanksgiving night, as it was the “opening ceremony” of Christmas activities! I have since passed on this tradition to my kids and my first grand baby! Oh…where are y...
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
 
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This movie was such a hug part of all generation X's childhood! This movie taught us so many lessons at a young age! Everything from standing up to bullies, to being thankful for what you have in front of you, to forgiving those who have made mistake...
A Christmas Story
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