With Thanksgiving almost over, it is on to Christmas. I’m looking over my Christmas recipes now trying to find my old recipes for the candy I usually always make, providing I am feeling well, and looking for my favorite Christmas movies to put in while I am baking and candy making.
Nothing gets me in the Christmas mood like the CLASSIC – CHRISTMAS VACATION. This movie has it all, the unexpected visiting relatives, the mishaps with the tree, the MUCH AWAITED CHRISTMAS BONUS, and the classic “quotes” from Chevy Chase that I have used many times at Christmas – although, there is one I sometimes use from BEETLEJUICE – “I’m going crazy, and I’m taking you all with me!!!!!”
Another movie that is wonderful for Christmas Time is the TIMELESS CLASSIC -” THE BISHOP’S WIFE,” starring Cary Grant, as the angel, and the beautiful Loretta Young, as the Bishop’s wife.
I love to watch “BORROWED HEARTS,” “EBBIE,” “A CHRISTMAS STORY,” who can forget Dolly Partin’s “SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS.” BIll Murray’s “SCROOGED,” is a MUST watch CLASSIC. A “DIVA”S CHRISTMAS CAROL,” is also a great update of the original CHRISTMAS CAROL. The old, “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET,” with Maureen O’Hara and John Payne, is a must see.
I’ll post more, as I find them. These are the ones that come to mind right now.
Also, you MUST have Gene Autry’s Christmas songs, with “Rudolph the Red Nose Reinder, Frosty the Snowman, Here Comes Santa Claus,” playing in the background when children are visiting at Christmas time. It’s also good to play while baking. I love to listen to Manheim Steamrollers Christmas music. also.
All this said, I better get busy. I need to get my mind on Thanksgiving…2 days away. I know, I’m getting ahead of myself, but they are already putting the Christmas shows on TV, that’s all it takes for me.
Better check my turkey breast, hope it is getting thawed out.
