Tis the season to watch holiday flix

Emily Hilby, Staff Reporter

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season. A white Wisconsin snow will blanket the ground, holiday cookies will fill our bellies, ugly sweater parties will become a common occurrence and best of all, we will get a blissful break from school to spend with family and friends.

During this time off from classes, students will finally get a chance to unwind and relax. What better way to do this than to curl up in a blanket and your fuzzy Christmas socks and enjoy some of the best movies of the holiday season?

If you’re snowed in, or just don’t want to leave the comfort of your own home, ABC Family’s 25 days of Christmas is the way to go. This incredible line-up of holiday movies kicks off Tuesday Dec 1 and goes through Christmas Day. Start clearing your schedule and heating your cocoa because this years line up is loaded with all the reindeer and snowflakes you’ll need to get you in the Christmas spirit. It has everything from the holiday classics like A Christmas Carol and Home Alone to modern hits like Elf and Fred Claus. So if you’re planning on staying in by the fire this holiday season, tune in to ABC family for some of the most heart-warming, hilarious and classic shows to grace your television this holiday season.

If you’re feeling like braving the snow and decide to make it to a movie theatre, you won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of incredible holiday shows as well as blockbuster films coming out this season. Love the Coopers is released in theatres Nov 13.  This flick follows the Coopers as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. This holiday comedy features Amanda Seyfried, Diane Keeton, and Alan Arkin and is anticipated to be one of best holiday films released this year.

Every once in a while the holidays can be a little much, so if you’re not feeling a festive film, don’t fret! There are tons of blockbusters coming out soon that aren’t focused on Santa, reindeer or tinsel. This list includes Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a long awaited thrilling continuation of the Star Wars saga. Sisters, a non-holiday comedy featuring Amy Pohler and Tina Fey will hit theatres Dec 18. These are just a few of the many options available in theatres during our holiday months.

Whether you’re staying in or going out, feeling a holiday film or wanting something different, there will be something for your viewing pleasure this holiday season. So grab a blanket and some coca, curl up and appreciate chestnuts roasting on an open fire (or something to that effect) while you enjoy some of your favorite festive flicks.