Jolly Good, Holiday Films

One of the neat things about holiday flicks is that most of them are family friendly. So, whether you're looking for a laugh or a feel-good classic, look no further than this Tarpon Springs Patch list:

"A Charlie Brown Christmas," directed by Bill Melendez (not rated)

"A Christmas Story," directed by Bob Clark (PG

"Christmas Vacation," directed by Jeremiah Chechik (PG-13)

"Eight Crazy Nights," directed by Seth Kearsley (PG-13)

"Elf," directed by Jon Favreau (PG)

"Home Alone," directed by Chris Columbus (PG)

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," directed by Ron Howard (PG)

"It's a Wonderful Life," directed by Frank Capra (not rated)

"Jingle All the Way," directed by Brian Levant (PG)

"Lights: The Miracle of Chanukah," directed by Gesher Foundation (G)

"Miracle on 34th Street," directed by George Seaton circa 1947 (G)

"Miracle on 34th Street," directed by Les Mayfield circa 1994 (PG)

"Scrooged," directed by Richard Donner (PG-13)

"Shalom Sesame: Chanukah Special," directed by Sesame Workshop (G)

"The Black Candle," directed by M.K. Asante (not rated)

"The Muppet Christmas Carol," directed by Brian Henson (G)

"The Santa Clause," directed by John Pasquin, Bill Elvin (PG)

"White Christmas," directed by Michael Curtiz (not rated)

Locally, a number of these holiday classics can be rented through Redbox or Blockbuster Express. For Tarpon Springs Redbox locations, click here. For a list of local Blockbuster express stations, click here. 

What is your preferred holiday film? Share it in the comments below.