Friday, 14 December 2012

The Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop - Getting Ready for Christmas


So, the presents are bought and (mostly) wrapped, Christmas Day dinner and all the too-ing and fro-ing of family are all planned out, and the decorations are up. What else is there to do? Well, in my household there's the watching of Christmassy films leading up to the big day, so I thought I'd share three of my (and my family's) favourites with you, for raising that Christmas spirit. :)

1.The Muppet Christmas Carol



To be honest, I love any and all versions of the film, but the Muppets is the one my family enjoy most.

2.The Polar Express



I have to admit, I didn't like this film the first time around but it's grown on me. My oldest has reached the age where she no longer believes in Father Christmas - a sign that she's growing up - so it's particularly poignant now.

3.The Nightmare before Christmas



So, some people might find this an odd choice - mixing Halloween monsters with Christmas, but I love it! Especially this song, where Jack is discovering the magic of Christmas.

So, what's you favourite Christmas film to get you in the spirit? Comment below with your email (you can put it as name (at) email (dot) com) and you could be the winner of a little Christmas treat of your own - a $5 Amazon or B&N Gift card (winner's choice), available internationally.

To visit the other participants, please click on any of the links below, or you can return to the main hop page here where you can enter for the Grnad Prize of a Kindle Fire with books from the sponsor authors!


Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop 2012
1. PJ Schnyder (steamy)  20. Natasha Blackthorne (steamy)  39. RomanceAuthorHotspot  
2. Dana Marie Bell (steamy)  21. Angela Campbell  40. Shawna Thomas  
3. Vivi Dumas (steamy)  22. DC Juris  41. D. B. Reynolds (all ages)  
4. Monica Burns (steamy)  23. Pippa Jay (all ages)  42. Carlene Love Flores (steamy)  
5. Gabriella Edwards (steamy)  24. Kate Richards (steamy)  43. Becca Dale (steamy)  
6. Yvonne Nicolas (steamy)  25. Alexa Bourne  44. Rebecca Hart (all ages)  
7. Cat Johnson (steamy)  26. Valerie Mann  45. Bex Brennan (steamy)  
8. Seleste deLaney (steamy)  27. Kay Keppler  46. Simply Ali  
9. Stephanie Burke (steamy)  28. Natalie J. Damschroder (steamy)  47. Robert C Roman (all ages)  
10. Danielle La Paglia (steamy)  29. Krista Ames  48. Maghon @ Happy Tails and Tales  
11. Keri Stevens (steamy)  30. Kaye Manro  49. Jenny Schwartz (all ages)  
12. Christina Wolfer (steamy)  31. J.M. Frey (all ages)  50. Diane Dooley (all ages)  
13. Tee Morris & Philippa Ballantine (all ages)  32. Margay Leah Justice  51. Lillie -Alise On Life @ Read My Mind (all ages)  
14. Kat Latham (steamy)  33. Annie Nicholas  52. Harlie Williams  
15. Jessica E. Subject (steamy)  34. Veronica Scott (All ages)  53. Jane Kindred (steamy)  
16. Joely Sue Burkhart (steamy)  35. Avery Flynn (steamy)  54. Jennifer Wright (steamy)  
17. SOS Aloha (all ages)  36. Nicky Penttila  55. Georgie Lee  
18. That's What I'm Talking About w/Twimom227 (stmy)  37. Liza O'Connor (all ages)  

19. Misa Buckley  38. Angelina Rain (steamy)  
Posted by Pippa Jay at 01:00
Labels: , , , , , ,

36 comments:

  1. Liana Brooks14 December 2012 at 01:43

    I will reluctantly admit to watching WHITE CHRISTMAS because I like the "Sisters" song. Other than that, I deny and all holiday sentiment.

    - The Grinch -

    liana(dot)brooks1 at gmail

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kaye Manro14 December 2012 at 15:20

    Happy blog hop week, Pippa! (doing it too)

    For me I always watch Miracle on 34th street. And then there is A Christmas Story. How can you go wrong with, "You'll shoot your eye out!"

    ReplyDelete
  3. Carin14 December 2012 at 18:19

    I love to watch Christmas Vacation and I watch Nightmare Before Christmas year round. Danny Elfman did the music for Nightmare and I just love him! Thanks Carin
    mawmom at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous14 December 2012 at 19:05

    Hi Pippa! Happy Blog Hopping and Happy Holidays! There's just something extra magical about The Polar Express movie for me but I also really like The Nightmare Before Christmas. That's a good too. Good luck everyone in the hop!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Liza O'Connor14 December 2012 at 19:11

    It's weird, I remember those shows being longer. My family used to watch the Chevy Chase movie with the Light fiasco and the fried cat.

    It was so like our family.

    I can't remember the name. Family Vacation. I do remember it's name was misleading, as if the producer did NOT want it watched at Christmas.

    Liza2write at yahoo com

    ReplyDelete
  6. cait04515 December 2012 at 00:26

    I love the Muppets Christmas Carol!!

    usignolc(at)yahooDOTcom

    ReplyDelete
  7. strawberryrose15 December 2012 at 05:08

    I watch "White Christmas" as a tradition every year as long as I can remember with my mom. Mom is now gone and I still do it in her memory and because I do really love it.

    Judy Peterson
    strawberryrose at earthlink dot com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Megan15 December 2012 at 09:27

    I love Polar Express. I know its a newer one but its fabulous.

    eqfizzgig(at)hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Amber D.15 December 2012 at 16:41

    I absolutely love the polar express! (:

    Amber D.
    AnimeAngel1016(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Amy15 December 2012 at 22:41

    A Christmas Story!
    Happy Holidays:)
    ajcraig77@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  11. Cassandra16 December 2012 at 02:11

    My favorites are both The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Grinch movies, Elf, & the Home Alone movies :)
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Mary Preston16 December 2012 at 09:46

    I love watching THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Evie16 December 2012 at 12:52

    Love Actually is my favorite holiday movie.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br

    ReplyDelete
  14. Unknown16 December 2012 at 19:10

    I love to watch Nightmare before Christmas every year with my family! :)

    liljrSanchez(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jackie16 December 2012 at 20:38

    Loved the Polar Express and Love Actually .

    Merry Christmas!

    from Jackie
    jackiebriere[at]shaw[dot]ca

    ReplyDelete
  16. Readsalot8116 December 2012 at 23:00

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Home Alone are two of my favorite holiday movies. :)

    readsalot81(@)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  17. nancy17 December 2012 at 00:29

    I don't know that my favorite, Bad Santa, gets you in a Christmasy mood but since I laugh myself silly it certainly gets me in a good mood.

    ocanana@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Unknown17 December 2012 at 01:48

    Great movies!! I have always love Emmit Otter's Christmas. I watch it as I up the tree every year.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Unknown17 December 2012 at 02:00

    Happy Happy Holidays! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    My fav holiday movie to get me in the mood is A Christmas Story!
    grapeapril75(AT)gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  20. Unknown17 December 2012 at 15:56

    I've never seen Nightmare Before Christmas, but I want to now!! :) Thanks for the giveaway!! Have a Merry Christmas!

    karenbynumbooks(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  21. BLHmistress17 December 2012 at 21:13

    My favorite movie that puts me in the spirit of Christmas is A Christmas Carol, I love all versions.

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  22. Anonymous18 December 2012 at 20:20

    My favorite is Christmas Vacation.

    cjh99_18(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Carla18 December 2012 at 20:35

    We are a The Miser Brothers household. My 10 year old adores the movie. He says the characters show real growth.
    planterofhope at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Judy19 December 2012 at 05:53

    We watch White Christmas every year without fail. My sisters and I actually get up and sing and dance along with the song 'Sisters'. :)

    Merry Christmas and thanks for the blog stop.

    Bookworm (dot) judy (at) gmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  25. Dovile19 December 2012 at 22:23

    Home Alone - I love the fun.

    Thank you for the chance!

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Unknown20 December 2012 at 00:18

    I love Mickeys Christmas Carol... I loved it when i was little and it helps my 3 and 9year old is obsessed with disney so i can watch it.

    j.m.platt83@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. Jyl2207520 December 2012 at 02:50

    I always watch While You Were Sleeping because it makes me feel all Christmas-cheery.

    JYL22075 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  28. Northwoman20 December 2012 at 19:25

    Thanks for joining the hop and the giveaway. I love Miracle on 34th Street - I always cry. I also like: It's a Wonderful Life, The Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey version or cartoon, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (with Burl Ives narrating and singing). They all make me cry. oh and White Christmas - the singing and dancing is great in that one.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Z20 December 2012 at 19:27

    My favorites, It's a Wonderful Life the original, Rudolph and Santa Claus is coming to town.
    Merry Christmas.
    Z
    seawitchreviews at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  30. magic590520 December 2012 at 19:45

    12 Dates of Christmas. I found this movie last year and love it.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Melinda20 December 2012 at 23:22

    Our family loves Polar Express and of coursse the classics, like Rudolph and Frosty. Thanks for the giveaway.

    mrs.hildebrand AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  32. SheriV20 December 2012 at 23:56

    The Santa Clause, Love Actually and The Nightmare Before Christmas are mine!!

    smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  33. Shadow21 December 2012 at 00:44

    Christmas Vacation! I love this one! And A Nightmare Before Christmas is awesome too! Great hop & awesome giveaway! Thank you!! Happy holidays to you all! Best wishes and many blessings!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  34. Unknown21 December 2012 at 21:12

    have to watch some scrogged
    kaholgate at ymail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  35. The Scarf Princess21 December 2012 at 22:38

    I LOVE the original Miracle on 34th Street! Ed Gwynn makes the best Santa EVER!

    joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  36. Pippa Jay23 December 2012 at 09:55

    Thanks to everyone for your comments - this contest is now closed! The winner on this blog for the $5 gift card, chosen by random.org, is comment #17 - nancy!

    ReplyDelete

I always love to hear your thoughts.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)