Nostalgia reigns supreme during the holidays, so itâs no wonder we enjoy watching the same movies year after year. In fact, new research shows the most beloved holiday movie to watch during the holiday season is still âItâs a Wonderful Life,â which is now 76 years old.
A new poll of 2-thousand Americans who celebrate winter holidays reveals:
- Watching holiday movies is the top holiday tradition (72%), followed by decorating the tree (66%) and baking cookies (55%).
- The favorite movies to watch during the holiday season include âA Charlie Brown Christmasâ (42%), âHome Aloneâ (42%), âHow the Grinch Stole Christmasâ (35%), âThe Polar Expressâ (32%) and âWhite Christmasâ (30%).
- Favorite non-traditional holiday films people like to watch this time of year include âDie Hardâ (25%), âFrozenâ (23%), âThe Sound of Musicâ (21%), âHarry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stoneâ (12%), âGremlinsâ (12%) and âLethal Weaponâ (11%).
- As for favorite holiday movie characters, those include Kevin McCallister from âHome Aloneâ (30%) and Tim Allenâs Santa from âThe Santa Clauseâ (29%).
- When it comes to the top holiday TV favorites, âRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerâ tops the list (60%), followed by âSanta Claus Is Cominâ to Townâ (37%), âFriends,â The One With the Holiday Armadillo episode (19%) and the âSouth Parkâ Christmas Snow episode (14%).
- Nearly 40% (39%) of respondents binge-watch movies more during the holiday season than any other time of year.
- Over half (53%) of women say they go out of their way to make sure they can watch their favorite holiday movies and shows every year.
- And 52% of those polled feel watching holiday movies helps them bond with their family.
Source:Â SWNS Digital
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