{"id":240,"date":"2024-12-02T13:38:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/sylene\/?p=240"},"modified":"2024-12-02T14:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:09:41","slug":"christmas-movie-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/sylene\/2024\/12\/02\/christmas-movie-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Movie Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello Hawkeyes!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s finally time for my Christmas movie picks! This time, I\u2019ll share two recommendations<\/strong> and two movies on my watch-list<\/strong> for the upcoming weeks. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

The Polar Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Polar Express Movie Poster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/p>\n

The Polar Express<\/em> is exactly how I imagined the North Pole as a kid. This movie embodies the magic of Christmas and the holiday season that many of us wish could last all year. It\u2019s been a yearly tradition for me, so in my opinion, it\u2019s a must-watch\u2014especially if you\u2019re ready to embrace the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n

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The Grinch<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Grinch Movie Poster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always loved The Grinch<\/em> for his quirky attitude and his adorable sidekick, Max. Whoville is hilariously unprepared for the chaos they unleash leading up to Christmas! I prefer the animated version because the characters are so much cuter compared to the original, where the Grinch looks creepier (which I\u2019m sure was intentional). This is a simple, heartwarming movie with a fun twist on a classic story.<\/p>\n

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Onto My Watchlist…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Krampus<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Krampus Movie Poster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m still in the Halloween mood, so Krampus<\/em> seems like the perfect mix of Christmas and spooky vibes. I vaguely remember starting it before but getting too scared to finish it! The story centers on Krampus, a dark and menacing figure who punishes those on the \u201cnaughty\u201d list. It\u2019s about a dysfunctional family trying to band together and defeat him. Wish me luck getting past the first 10 minutes this time!<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A Christmas Story Movie Poster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is on my list simply because it\u2019s a classic that so many movies reference. I\u2019ve never actually seen it, but from what I\u2019ve read, it follows a typical \u201940s kid navigating Christmas with his family (and a bully!). I\u2019m not sure if I\u2019ll love it, but it never hurts to give a classic a try.<\/p>\n

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Hopefully, if you\u2019ve seen the first two movies, you love them as much as I do! And if you haven\u2019t seen the last two, maybe we can check them out together this season.<\/p>\n

As we head into winter, keep an eye out for my upcoming Winter Weather Activity Guide<\/strong>! Stay warm, and I\u2019ll see you soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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