A Film Lover's Guide to Christmas Movies

Fresh takes on old standbys, Hallmark films and unlikely holiday fare.

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byJeffrey L. Katz, Hark Editor

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What Makes a Christmas Movie?

What qualifies a movie as a Christmas movie? Film historian Jeremy Arnold offers some guidance.

Something You Should Know

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Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas Movie?

Stephen Follows offers an analytical answer to the never-ending Christmas movie controversy: is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?

Our American Stories

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The Summer Origins of 'Miracle on 34th Street'

'Miracle on 34th Street’ is a Christmas classic. But it actually originated in the summertime.

The Summer Origins of 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Girl Presses Play

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The "City Symphony" of 'Love Actually'

Helen O'Hara and Jake Cunningham examine why the appeal of 'Love Actually' has endured.

Bah Humbug: A Christmas Movie Podcast with Helen O'Hara

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The Nostalgic Simplicity of a Hallmark Christmas Movie

The Hallmark Channel is a ratings behemoth every Christmas. David Roth explains the essential aspects of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

The Nostalgic Simplicity of a Hallmark Christmas Movie

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Scary Movies

Some Christmas movie fans enjoy horror classics like "Jack Frost" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Why do people want a scare for Christmas?

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Scary Movies

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