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The 10 best Christmas movies

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) I love this movie. The songs are on point, and it’s also a multi-holiday movie, which is a big plus — especially since most places barely get the Halloween decorations put in the clearance section before the Christmas ones start coming out. It’s also a fun way to explore the power dynamics of local politics and cultural traditions, if you don’t want to sing along with the residents of Halloween Town.    Elf (2003) The first time I watched Elf, I wasn’t sold on it. But then I watched it a few more times and…

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