Hooray for for Christmastime!

Good evening,

As I sit here taking part in my yearly tradition of watching my the movie "Miracle on 34th Street", I can officially say "it's beginning to feel alot like Christmas!"

I tell ya, the year just wouldn't be the same without that incredible movie.

December blows in with a cold wind, traffic clogs the streets near the shopping areas, and people get in a rush, but that's no way to get the feeling that the big day is on it's way. Instead, it's the coming of this movie to television each year that reminds me of the magic of Christmas. Besides, who could have possibly been a better Santa than Edmund Gwenn? Take a look at that face, the man IS the face of Santa that I have always imagined since I was a kid and saw the movie for the first time.

Most have seen the movie, but for those who haven't, I highly recommend giving it a look, people of all ages will appreciate it for it's ability to remind what Christmas is all about, or should be.

I recommend the original black and white version from 1947, though the colorized version is ok if that's all the video rental place has available. Though I do have to say, avoid the remake with the same name that starred Richard Attenborough as Santa, that movie just lacked the magic of the original, and had some really crummy dialogue in it that just spoiled the entire mood for me, even creeping me out in some parts. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the kids who have only seen that version of the movie, it just didn't compare.

I sit here typing this blog entry with a big smile on my face as once again I've had a chance to see the perfect representation of Santa, even all these years later it still works. I'm ready to get out there and do my shopping, stand in lines, brave the traffic and all of that other stuff, now that my Christmas spirit has been replenished.

May all of you have a very Merry Christmas Season!