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My Favorite Christmas Movies

January 2, 2016 by originalcyn Leave a Comment

Growing up, one of the best parts about Christmastime was watching my favorite Christmas movies. I knew they were coming on the TV right after Thanksgiving and I would watch the TV guide to make sure I didn’t miss them.

I am sure you would agree there are a lot of movies that could be on the list, however, to keep this post short and sweet I narrowed my list down to my Top Five Christmas Movies.

 

The Christmas Carol (1984) A Christmas Carol

Although there have been numerous versions of this story created before and after; my favorite version is the one staring George C. Scott. I thought he was the perfect Scrooge.

This version also struck me because there weren’t a lot of special effects which added to the crude representation of each character, especially the three visiting spirits. Can you forget the scene when Christmas Present shows Scrooge the children names Ignorance and Want. No great effects, yet the scene however I found it to have a tremendous impact. As I got older, I realized why these two “children” were to be avoided.

 

 

A Year Without A Santa ClauseThe Year Without a Santa Clause (1974)

In this movie I remember watching Santa give up on Christmas. Then Mrs. Clause and a few elves worked together to bring back Christmas cheer to Santa in hopes that he would want to bring joy and toys to the children around the world.

My favorite characters in this animation where the Mizer Brothers who argue about the temperature. I always sang along to this song. I know that I always sided with Heat Mizer. Even back then I preferred the heat…lol.

 

 

 

 

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) A Charlie Brown Chrismas

I lived for this Peanut Gang special every year. I think it was just a classic that had a great message and happy ending. It could have also been the scene where Snoopy gracefully skated around the pond.

I always felt bad for the Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree. It was scraggly and no one wanted it. In the end, the gang accepted it and showed us the true meaning of Christmas. It wasn’t about the imperfect tree. It wasn’t about gifts that the children wished for. It was a celebration of a story about hope and peace.

 

 

Rudolph The Red Nose ReindeerRudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (1964)

One of the greatest Christmas stories, in my opinion. Loved the message of the misfits becoming victorious by saving the day.

I sang along with this movie every year. Who didn’t root for the underdogs to save the day (and of course, they did). I know Rudolph was the main character but I still fell in love with the misfit toys especially Charlie-in-the-box.

 

 

 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Try not to sing, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel…” I know that I couldn’t and still can’t help myself when this song comes on. It was an iconic movie that I grew up with. Although there was a non-animated version created starring Jim Carrey; my heart still belongs to the original animation and musical scoring.

 

 

 

 

 

Some honorable mentions would be:

  • Home Alone
  • Mickey’s Christmas
  • Santa Clause (starring Tim Allen)
  • Christmas Shoes (It is a sappy story that will bring about tears of joy and sorrow)
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • Polar Express

Did I miss one of your favorite Christmas/Holiday movies?  If so, please share your favorite Holiday/Christmas movies in the comment section below.

Filed Under: A Little of This, My Favorite Lists, Uncategorized Tagged With: Childhood, Christmas, Favorite, Holiday Memories, Holidays, Movies, My Favorite List, Traditions

My First Car – A 1977 Pontiac Bonneville

January 9, 2015 by originalcyn Leave a Comment

My First Car

I have always been into cars and trucks so when I was approaching my 17th birthday, I couldn't wait to get my first car. My first choice was to get a pick up truck but the one I wanted was sold before I could buy it.

As I started looking for an affordable vehicle, a friend told me about a 1977 Pontiac Bonneville that was for sale by an older woman who just moved to New Jersey from Florida. She was the original owner and was only looking to sell it because of the snow and ice covered roads in NJ winter. Her son wantd her to switch to a four-wheel drive vehicle. She only wanted $400 so how could I not check it out.

A few days later my friend, who was a mechanic, and I went to see and test drive the car. From the moment I saw it, I was in love. With two doors, it was light blue with a white top and white interior with bench seats. The best part was hidden under the hood. It was a 400/4 barrel. I didn't really understand what that meant at the time but I knew that the car would fly.

The car handled like a dream. Only downfall was it still had the 8-track stereo systems in it. As a gag gift, my brother brought me a 8-track cassette converter so I could play my tapes in the car until we could install a better system.

I had the car for about a year. It was totoaled in an accident on a wintery and icy road.

To the left is the only photo that I have of the Blue Boat.

Filed Under: A Little of This, Adventures, Uncategorized, Various Tagged With: Car, Cars, My First Car

Start of a New Year – 2015

January 1, 2015 by originalcyn Leave a Comment

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.

~ Oprah Winfrey

It is the start of 2015. 2015 Happy New YearSo what is in store for this year?

Walking in the woods, belly dancing at various events, improving my health and wellness, visit histroical locations and the list goes on. I'll be sharing my 2015 adventures with you.

I'll record stories of my adventures and childhood memeries. I'll share my favorite artists, photos and inspirational quotes. I'll write about hisorical locations and people of interest. 

I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2015. Let the Adventures Begin!

 

Filed Under: A Little of This, Adventures, Be True To You!, Bucket List, Culinary, Drinks, Food, Historical, Leisure, People, Places, Travel, Uncategorized, Various Tagged With: adventure, Bucket List, dream, historic, journey, places
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