Christmas Conversations #6: What’s the worst Christmas movie and why?
By Stacey Tuttle
While we are on the subject of holiday movies, it’s inevitable that there is some movie that you feel is just THE WORST. Maybe it’s a deep theological, insightful, very wise reason behind your dislike. Or maybe there’s some absolutely hilarious backstory on why some movie is, for you, the worst? Oh do share! We love a good giggle!
Oh, Oh!!! ME First!!! OK – I think the story is absolutely amazing, powerful, wonderful and even genius. I do. And apparently so does the rest of the world. And I question if sitcom writers are especially fond of it, not so much for its depth and power, but more for its reproduceability (is that a word?!)…because Charles’ Dickens’ A Christmas Carol gets reproduced more than any other story, maybe in the history of the world (or maybe it just feels like that at Christmastime … I’d be curious to see some stats on that!). It’s like going to Chinatown and finding a million bad knock-offs of Prada bags…(and all spelled Prado…anyone see Serendipity?!) So for me, I have to say the BEST Christmas story has become also the WORST Christmas story.
How about you??? Do share!
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We have 25 different “conversations” going online and we’d love to hear your thoughts! See the list below and add your two cents when and where you can, and benefit from the collective think tank as you go!
- How do you keep the spirit of giving in your Cristmas shopping?
- How do you bring Jesus into your shopping experience?
- What do you think about Christmas music?
- What’s the worst Christmas song and why?
- What’s your best idea for using a Christmas movie to spark a conversation about Christ?
- What’s the worst Christmas movie and why?
- What’s the most meaningful Christmas tradition that your family has?
- How do you get your kids attention (or even your own) off of the gifts you get?
- How much is too much when it comes to giving your kids gifts for Christmas?
- What are your favorite service-oriented things to do during Christmas?
- Is Santa a naughty or nice Christmas tradition and why?
- What Christmas traditions have you chosen not to follow, and what have you replaced them with?
- If you’ve chosen to do Santa, how can you use him to point your kids to Jesus?
- Do lighting displays add to or detract from the real meaning of Christmas?
- What kinds of gifts can you give to non-Christian friends that make Jesus attractive?
- What are your best ideas for using Christmas to spur conversations about Jesus?
- Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas – Does it really matter?
- Should we boycott stores based on Christian principles during the Holidays?
- How do you deal with the Grinches in your life this Christmas?
- How do you deal with Christmas as a joyous family time when family is hard?
- What do you know about the Biblical concept of hospitality and how do you apply that during the Christmas season?
- How do you find spiritual refreshment in the midst of an exhausting season?
- When do the excesses of Christmas cross the line from communicating the lavishness of God’s love for us to fostering excess, greed and pride?
- How do you respond to feeling like someone else “does Christmas better” than you?
- What is the most meaningful Christmas memory you have?