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HE N IGHTMARE B EFORE C HRISTMAS The Nightmare Before Christmas will not lead you to ponder the deeper and more important meanings of the holiday season, but it is visually stunning and en- tertaining. The story revolves around Jack Skellington — who is to Halloween what Santa Claus is to Christmas — and his attempt to highjack Christmas after he gets bored scaring little kids. While not your typical holiday film, The Nightmare Before Christmas has something to offer just about everyone — music, laughs, and a little romance. It’s a great one to watch to kick off the season. Rated PG and available through Amazon or Disney+ M IRACLE O N 34 TH S TREET It should go without saying but there may be a whole generation who have missed out on this classic. There are two versions of this quintessential Christmas movie shot in 1947 and 1994. Both ver- sions follow Kris Kringle as he goes to court to prove that he is in- deed the real Santa Claus. It also follows the other characters as they try to deal with love, work, and attacks from a rival store owner who is trying to ruin their Christmas business. Watch this film for its optimistic tone, emphasis on faith, and deep on-screen relationships. Put Miracle on 34th Street at the top of your viewing list. Available through Amazon or Disney+ 28 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com CULTURE............................................................................................................................................... Must-Stream Movies for the Holidays O NE OF THE GREAT JOYS OF C HRISTMAS IS CUDDLING UP ON THE COUCH WITH YOUR FAMILY WITH A TOASTY WARM BLANKET , SOME HOT CHOCOLATE , AND A GREAT MOVIE . Y OU CAN , OF COURSE , TUNE INTO THE H ALLMARK C HANNEL ’ S “C OUNTDOWN TO C HRISTMAS ” OR THE F REEFORM C HANNEL ’ S “25 D AYS OF C HRISTMAS ” TO PUT YOU IN THE H OLIDAY S PIRIT . B UT WE ’ VE COMPILED OUR OWN LIST OF MUST - SEE C HRISTMAS CLASSICS AS WELL AS SOME NOT - SO - OBVIOUS HOLIDAY MOVIES TO STREAM AND ENJOY THIS SEASON . T