This is my favorite version of A Christmas Carol. No one does it as well as Alastair Simm. Best to watch in black and white and on Christmas Eve. Jan 23

    This is a heartwarming Christmas film. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun, but can he convince his parents and Santa that he needs it? Jan 23

    A group of actors get together to put on Hamlet over the Christmas holidays. This black and white film was directed and written by Kenneth Branagh and features wonderful performances. Jan 23

    This is a movie I watch every Christmas. It sounds like a silly premise but it really is a well-done, well-acted film with Robin Wright Penn and Michael Keaton. Well worth your time to watch it Jan 25

    To me, this has become a Christmas tradition. I usually watch this movie a week or two before Christmas. It is a wonderful, positive film with some great performances by Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson. Jan 24

    What better way is there to work off all that chocolate than a walking tour of San Francisco? Jan 23

    This blog always has such great cupcake recipes that are easy to follow. Jan 24