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Movies set at Christmas

bonaldi — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:20:21 -0800

What are the best movies set at Christmas that aren't actually Christmas movies? I'm looking for some of the best movies set around the Christmas holiday season that aren't actually about Christmas or the Christmas spirit or anything like that.

It's a tricky line, but I think one way to judge is to consider if the film would work pretty much as well if it wasn't set at Christmas. So: No to Elf, The Santa Clause or Miracles on 34th Street, but yes to Die Hard, Die Hard II, Ghostbusters II, etc.

What's the best theme party you've been to lately?

melodykramer — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:04:15 -0800

I try to throw thematic parties once a month (budget: cheap) and was wondering what the best thematic party you've been to was, or what thematic party idea would be one you'd love to go to. In the past I've thrown the following: a Titanic party (complete with lifesavers and donuts for each guest); a grilled cheese party (self-explanatory) and a root beer / birch beer tasting.

I have maybe 15-20 of my friends over and like thematic food events. So...what's the best party you've been to? What worked really well?

Thank you.

Games to play at a Christmas Party

Nick Fisher — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:32:26 -0800

What are some good games to play at a christmas party? Remember that party I mentioned for Christmas back in the What are some good Christmas movies thread I made. Well I got to thinking, what if after a few movies the party starts to die down? What fun games could we play to keep the night fun and festive? I am thinking any type of game really (word, party, video game, whatever) Keep in mind there are only going to be 5 of us including myself and that we are all in the 15-16 age range.

It would be best if the games are related to christmas, like, Wii sports, but all the Miis look like santa, or something silly like that.

Additional info:

Multiplayer Wii games I own: Wario Ware Smooth Moves and Wii Sports

Multiplayer Xbox 360 games I own: Halo 3 and Star Trek Legacy

I own a Karaoke machine, any CDs with chrismas music that would be... interesting to have people sing too?

The room we will be partying in is relatively small

What are some good Christmas movies?

Nick Fisher — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:38:13 -0800

What are some good Christmas movies? I am trying to think of GOOD Christmas movies because i am planning a Christmas party with my friends. However, I can not think of many movies for a day full of fun and exciting Christmas related movies.

The only movies I can think of are Elf, Die Hard, and the Home Alone movies.

Any suggestions?