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“The Christmas Chronicles” unravels the humorous saga of Claire's family after the sudden departure of her husband – a brave firefighter who sacrificed himself in the line of duty.

Teddy, Claire's son, loses enthusiasm for the upcoming Christmas, becoming a mischief-maker engaged in car thefts in town. However, Kate, his younger sister, maintains an optimistic spirit and believes in the existence of Santa Claus.

On Christmas Eve, while their mother is diligently working, the siblings revisit family home videos. Suddenly, a mysterious arm appears in the fireplace. Convinced it's Santa Claus, Kate persuades her brother to install a camera to validate her theory.

General Information:

• Duration: 103 minutes (part 1), 115 minutes (part 2)
• Director: Clay Kaytis (part 1), Chris Columbus (part 2)
• Cast: Kurt Russell, Judah Lewis, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp
• Watch on: Netflix
• Release Dates: 22/11/2018 (part 1) and 25/11/2020 (part 2)

Home Alone, an American comedy film produced in 1990, narrates the story of young Kevin abandoned by his family during a Christmas vacation due to a disagreement with his mother. During this time, he finds joy but gets entangled with two burglars. He then plans traps to teach them a lesson. Kevin falls asleep and reunites with his mother the next morning, ecstatic to be back with his family.

This classic film, known in Vietnam as 'Ở nhà một mình,' has been familiar to multiple generations of viewers for over a decade. Originating in 1990, 'Home Alone' remains a top choice for those seeking a fun Christmas day. The movie follows 8-year-old Kevin McAllister, left behind by his family during a holiday trip. Opportunistic burglars Harry and Marv plan to break into his house but encounter numerous traps and pranks set by the clever young Kevin.

General Information:

• Director: Chris Columbus
• Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
• Featured Song: Somewhere in My Memory
• Composer: John Williams
• Cinematography: Julio Macat
• Release Date: November 10, 1990 (Chicago)

Elf is a 2003 American PG-rated Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, and featuring the talents of Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay, Bob Newhart, and Ed Asner. The story revolves around Buddy, a human raised and nurtured by Santa Claus's elves. Upon learning the truth, he travels to New York City to meet his biological father while spreading Christmas cheer in a skeptical world.

Elf was released by New Line Cinema in the United States on November 7, 2003, achieving both critical and commercial success by grossing $220 million worldwide against a $33 million budget. Will Ferrell's portrayal of Buddy the Elf received praise from audiences and critics alike, with many considering it one of his best performances. The film inspired the 2010 Broadway musical Elf: The Musical and NBC's 2014 stop-motion animated television special, Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. It is often listed among the greatest Christmas films of all time.

General Information:

• Director: Jon Favreau
• Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart
• Featured Songs: Baby, It's Cold Outside, Pennies from Heaven, Santa Baby.
• Composer: John Debney
• Cinematography: Greg Gardiner
• Release Date: November 7, 2003 (United States)

'The Adventure of Christmas reveals the astonishing answer, never before mentioned, to every child's Christmas question: 'How does Santa Claus distribute all the gifts in one night?'

It's thanks to Santa's gift distribution center, a high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. However, the film's center is a story about the Arthur family, and young Arthur must undertake an urgent mission to complete before the Christmas Eve sunset.

General Information:

• Directors: Sarah Smith, Barry Cook
• Cast: James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy
• Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
• Cinematography: Jericca Cleland
• Producer: Steve Pegram
• Release Date: November 11, 2011 (Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland)

Christmas Vacation, an American 1989 family comedy film, is the third installment in the National Lampoon's Vacation film series. Written by John Hughes, it is based on his short story in the National Lampoon magazine, 'Christmas '59'. The film stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Q.

Since its release, Christmas Vacation has often been labeled as a modern Christmas classic. It is the only installment in the series to have a direct sequel of its own: the 2003 made-for-TV release titled National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure. Christmas Vacation is the final film in the National Lampoon series and features a screenplay credit from Hughes. The Griswold family plans to become the perfect family for Christmas. However, unlike their desires, their plans turn into a disaster, leading to a humorous Christmas day experience.

General Information:

• Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
• Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis
• Composer: Angelo Badalamenti
• Cinematography: Thomas E. Ackerman
• Producers: John Hughes, Matty Simmons, Tom Jacobson
• Release Date: November 30, 1989 (Australia)

Love Actually is a 2003 romantic comedy Christmas-themed film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast, primarily consisting of British actors, many of whom had previously collaborated with Curtis in other film and television projects. Mainly shot on location in London, the screenplay delves into various aspects of love through ten separate stories interlinked as characters' paths cross throughout the narrative. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and counts down the weeks leading up to the holiday, followed by the resolution a month later.

A collaborative international effort between the United Kingdom, the United States, and France, the film was released in the United States on November 14, 2003, receiving mixed reviews. A week later, it opened in the United Kingdom to positive acclaim. Love Actually was a box office success, grossing $248 million worldwide against a budget of $40–45 million. The film received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Regularly broadcast during the Christmas season, the film has proven to be more beloved by audiences than critics and is considered a staple of modern Christmas cinema.

General Information:

• Release Date: November 6, 2003 (United States)
• Director: Richard CurtisSoạn nhạc: Craig Armstrong
• Cast: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson, Martine McCutcheon, Bill Nighy.
• Featured Song: All I Want for Christmas Is You
• Cinematography: Michael Coulter
• Release Date: November 6, 2003 (United States)

The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 American fantasy musical comedy film produced by Jim Henson Productions and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Adapted from Charles Dickens' 1843 novella 'A Christmas Carol,' this is the fourth theatrical film featuring the Muppets and the first produced after the deaths of Muppets creator Jim Henson in May 1990 and Richard Hunt in January 1992.

The film is directed by Brian Henson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Jerry Juhl, and stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, along with Muppet performers Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, and Frank Oz portraying various roles, including Gonzo narrating the film as Dickens and Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit. Although artistic license is taken to suit the Muppets' aesthetics, The Muppet Christmas Carol otherwise closely follows Dickens' original story.

The Muppet Christmas Carol was released on December 11, 1992, with modest box office success and mostly positive reviews. Besides being dedicated to Jim Henson, the film is also dedicated to performer Richard Hunt, who passed away 11 months before the film's release. This is the first theatrical Muppets film since 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' (1984) and the first Muppets film produced by Disney, which acquired the Muppets and their characters in 2004.

General Information:

• Director: Brian Henson
• Cast: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
• Cinematography: John Fenner
• Music: Paul Williams, Miles Goodman
• Release Date: December 11, 1992 (USA)

Take a trip down memory lane to when you were a child, ever craved a Christmas present so much that your obsession became a clinical condition? Welcome to Jean Shepherd's whimsical childhood memory of a special Christmas...and an especially hard-to-get gift: the Red Ryder BB gun.

Set in the late 1940s in Indiana, every piece of the playground bully's life gets wonderfully poetic justice with McGavin's offbeat commentary cursing the outdated furnace system. Billingsley plays the chubby kid, and Dillon is the ideal mother everyone wishes for.

Moreover, Shepherd narrates with a wonderfully expressive voice that suits this movie perfectly. A Christmas Story is a heartwarming tribute to the things gone by that in itself was a great gift.

General Information:

• Director: Bob Clark
• Cast: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin
• Notable Songs: Jingle Bells, Silent Night
• Music: Paul Zaza, Carl Zittrer
• Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
• Release Date: November 18, 1983 (USA)

Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) and Marcus (Tony Cox) form a business partnership in both the literal and figurative sense. Willie, a five-week wonder, homeless, family-less, a Vietnam War vet, wandering soul, indulges in vices, and is inebriated most of the time. Marcus is a cunning, naturally short individual, barely filling a shoe, but has a tall, fashion model-like Asian wife. Every Christmas season, Willie and Marcus team up to work as Santa Claus and his elf at major department stores. The one wearing the red Santa suit with a white beard, the other posing as the green-hatted elf, welcoming small children to share their dreams.

Willie's alcohol addiction sometimes jeopardizes the grand affair; he drinks himself into a stupor, eyes glazed, stumbling, and even urinating on Mrs. Claus's rocking chair. Marcus acts as Santa's assistant during official hours, keeping a close eye and warning his partner not to misbehave to avoid being kicked out. Their main goal is to wait for the opportune moment to pilfer.

On the night of Christmas Eve, this half-human, half-demon duo begins their mission. Marcus, the elf, sneakily guides Willie, dressed in disguise, the 80-pound safe easily hidden. He opens the door for Willie to break into and crack the safe.

Of course, Marcus doesn't forget to pilfer a pile of high-end fashion items and valuable accessories according to the greedy wishes of his wife, Lois. Money earned, mission accomplished.

General Information:

• Director: Terry Zwigoff
• Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham, Brett Kelly, Lauren Tom, John Ritter, Bernie Mac.
• Notable Songs: Jingle Bells, Silent Night
• Music: David Kitay
• Cinematography: Jamie Anderson
• Release Date: November 26, 2003 (USA)

The Polar Express movie is based on the children's book of the same name by children's author Chris Van Allsburg. This delightful film centers around the story of Billy, a boy who always believes that Santa Claus is real. However, his family and everyone else insist that the existence is a myth!

It's all just a legend. However, in this film, on Christmas Eve, a peculiar train journey visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take Billy and other lucky children to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Join the adventure with this captivating film, The Polar Express!

General Information:

• Director: Robert Zemeckis
• Cast: Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Tom Hanks
• Notable Song: Believe
• Music: Alan Silvestri
  
• Cinematography: Don Burgess, Robert Presley
• Release Date: November 10, 2004 (USA)