The Top 5 Christmas Books, Songs and Movies
The Top 5 Christmas Books, Songs and Movies listed here are recommended by Michael Buckley, the author of “The Sisters Grimm” - the NY Times Best Seller for children. Michael is one of the special guest speakers for our CAEA members. If you would like to invite Michael to speak at your organization about children books/movies, please drop us a line at info@chinaetiquette.net
The Top 5 Christmas Books
1. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore - a classic tale of one man's encounter with Santa Claus.
2. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - a story everybody in America cherishes. Scrooge's transformation is a valuable lesson about greed that is still as important today as it was a hundred years ago.
3. In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd. A collection of hilarious holiday stories based on the author's experiences growing up in Cleveland, Ohio in the 50's. The basis for the classic movie "A Christmas Story." This is a laugh out loud reading.
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss - kids books don't get any better than this. A Holiday classic for every age.
5. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - a tale of the sacrifices we make for loved ones.
The Top 5 Christmas Songs
1.Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - this song is such a classic it would seem to be hundreds of years old when in fact it was written in the late fifties.
2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - this is one that I've heard a million times and never fails to make me smile.
3. Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer - Hilarious and sweet. This is one that makes you want to laugh and call Granny to make sure she's OK.
4. Silent Night - Bing Crosby is only one of a million people who have sung this song but his version always chokes me up. A beautiful song that reminds us what Christmas is really about.
5. Jingle Bell Rock - everyone has done this song but I think Brenda Lee nailed it best.
The Top 5 Christmas Movies
1. A Christmas Story - the funniest holiday movie ever. Everyone in it is a comic genius and its sweet, family-oriented humor never gets stale or old-fashioned. Every kid should see this film.
2. It's A Wonderful Life - absolutely the best holiday movie ever made. This is the basis of about a million other movies. Jimmy Stewart was never better.
3. Miracle on 34th Street - a heartwarming story for those who have forgotten the magic of Christmas.
4. Scrooged - Bill Murray is so great in this retelling of "A Christmas Carol."
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas - Tim Burton's stop-motion classic tells the story of Jack Pumpkinhead, the king of Halloween, who decides Christmas could use a little jolt of scary fun. This can be a little dark for toddlers but young kids will probably enjoy the humor and creativity of the story.
The Top 5 Christmas Books
1. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore - a classic tale of one man's encounter with Santa Claus.
2. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - a story everybody in America cherishes. Scrooge's transformation is a valuable lesson about greed that is still as important today as it was a hundred years ago.
3. In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd. A collection of hilarious holiday stories based on the author's experiences growing up in Cleveland, Ohio in the 50's. The basis for the classic movie "A Christmas Story." This is a laugh out loud reading.
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss - kids books don't get any better than this. A Holiday classic for every age.
5. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - a tale of the sacrifices we make for loved ones.
The Top 5 Christmas Songs
1.Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - this song is such a classic it would seem to be hundreds of years old when in fact it was written in the late fifties.
2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - this is one that I've heard a million times and never fails to make me smile.
3. Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer - Hilarious and sweet. This is one that makes you want to laugh and call Granny to make sure she's OK.
4. Silent Night - Bing Crosby is only one of a million people who have sung this song but his version always chokes me up. A beautiful song that reminds us what Christmas is really about.
5. Jingle Bell Rock - everyone has done this song but I think Brenda Lee nailed it best.
The Top 5 Christmas Movies
1. A Christmas Story - the funniest holiday movie ever. Everyone in it is a comic genius and its sweet, family-oriented humor never gets stale or old-fashioned. Every kid should see this film.
2. It's A Wonderful Life - absolutely the best holiday movie ever made. This is the basis of about a million other movies. Jimmy Stewart was never better.
3. Miracle on 34th Street - a heartwarming story for those who have forgotten the magic of Christmas.
4. Scrooged - Bill Murray is so great in this retelling of "A Christmas Carol."
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas - Tim Burton's stop-motion classic tells the story of Jack Pumpkinhead, the king of Halloween, who decides Christmas could use a little jolt of scary fun. This can be a little dark for toddlers but young kids will probably enjoy the humor and creativity of the story.
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