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Christmas Movies to Watch

Students share their favorite holiday movies
Alea Flores, Reporter
December 16, 2024
Christmas Movies to Watch

1. Home Alone

“I would have to say Home Alone, it’s a staple Christmas movie but it’s so good,” senior Joanna Gonzales said. “I don’t think you can celebrate Christmas without watching Home Alone. The laughs I have watching that movie never get old, even years later I still find myself watching it. I would watch it in my room on my IPad with my little Christmas tree and a lit candle, and of course you can’t watch a movie unless you have snacks, so I would always have some gummy bears or chips. It’s a top tier Christmas movie for sure.” 

“I don’t really have a favorite Christmas movie but if I have to choose it would have to be home alone,” junior Glory Uchendu said. “Not necessarily because of the film but my family always watches it every Christmas season and I love when everyone is around for the season. That feeling when everyones gathered around to watch it, makes it my favorite Christmas movie.” 

2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

“I would say my favorite Christmas movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas because it’s a classic movie my family watches every year,” senior Sofia Razo said. “I love hearing the songs and seeing the joy on my family’s faces while watching the funny scenes in the movie. Not only is it a funny movie but it also helps remind us of the true meaning of Christmas which is a really big reason why it is my favorite.”

“A Christmas movie that holds a special place in my heart is How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” senior Paola Rodriguez said. “I love how this movie illustrates the delightful interplay between mischief and merriment. It’s one of my favorites because it beautifully demonstrates how the Christmas spirit and acts of kindness can transform a person.”

3. Christmas Chronicles 

“My favorite Christmas movie is The Christmas Chronicles,” sophomore Kaylee Cano said. “The reason behind this being my favorite Christmas movie is because it became a family tradition to watch it every year since it came out. I also enjoy it because it gives me that Christmas feeling we all know and love.”

4. Die Hard

“I like the movie Die Hard because of the action and cop relevance it has,” junior Ana Hernandez said. “I’m not a big fan of Christmas movies but Die Hard is filmed in a Christmas setting so I classify it as a Christmas movie. I like action and this movie is full of it. Also it’s Jake Peralta, who is the main character in Brooklyn 99, which is why it is my favorite Christmas movie.”

5. Polar Express

“Polar Express is my favorite Christmas movie. I say it’s my favorite because it’s a movie filled with great cinematography and an amazing plot,” junior Zachory Santos said. “The main reason it is my favorite Christmas is there is a lot of nostalgia that surrounds this movie for me; every time I watch it I am reminded of the great times I used to have watching this movie in my elementary school Christmas parties. I also make sure to always remember to watch this movie with family which is never a dull time. Polar Express is my favorite Christmas movie and arguably a top 3 Christmas film of all time.”

6. Ebbie

“A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens gets an inventive modern update and a female twist in this enchanting seasonal fantasy, in which a ruthless businesswoman is taught the true spirit of Christmas,” English teacher Jamie Costello said. “I love this movie because, in the 90’s, it was rare to find female leads in movies that weren’t romantic or Disney related. I’ve seen many versions of A Christmas Carol and can find something good about each of them. Ebbie is something new and different. Not only is Dicken’s timely-for-all-times tale brought into contemporary times, but Scrooge is a woman–and played by one of my favorite soap opera characters, Susan Lucci. All of the technical aspects (e.g. the way Jake Marley communicates with God by cell-phone when dealing with getting Ebbie to the right spirit; the way that the familiar death scene [once portrayed by a neglected tombstone with Scrooge’s name on it] is portrayed by the flat-line signal sound of a heart monitor in a lonely hospital room) sends out the clear message that this fine old Christmas tale hits home these days just as it did in the mid 1800’s.”

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Alea Flores
Alea Flores, Reporter
Junior and reporter Alea Flores, has entered her first year in “The Rosette” Newspaper because a little fly *cough cough* Abdul would not stop buzzing in her ear to join. Although she seemed uninterested at first, the consistent buzzing won her over. Now, Flores loves newspaper and the people in it! Even though Flores can be a little mean with her sarcasm, she means it with “love”, so she says. Currently Flores loves to read and plans on extending that love to writing as well. Flores also is on a never-ending journey on becoming closer with God (her only father figure..) MOVING ON, Flores has made many friends along the way and will continue to become closer with them. Flores is always open to new friends so dont be afraid to talk to her!! she doesn't bite! (hard..) ANYWAY she can't wait for another year!  (Apparently she's also on the run from the police because she's an immigrant?!)   
  Is there a Doctor in the house?: Flores’ passion for helping kids Reported by: Isaac John   Junior Alea Flores has wanted to become a pediatric nurse ever since she joined high school and realized helping kids was what she was made for. Flores’ love for helping children started when she became involved with her local church's kids ministry. “Since most of my family was involved with church, once I became of age I had to be involved too,” Flores said. “The first thing I joined was the kids ministry.  I started as a mover where I would stay with 3 to 5 year olds. I would take them to each of their classes and help the teachers, which is where I fell in love with my kids.” As she got older, Flores became a Sunday school teacher where she spent more time with her kids and developed a good relationship with them. “I’m an art teacher now, and on Monday’s I give a little story,” Flores said. “It’s not really a story about the Bible, but they have themes of how you should listen to your elders, the trinity, or just small things like that. Then after I'm done I ask the kids questions to see if they understood the story and give them my point of view on it.” Although she has a strong passion for the pediatric medical field as of now. Flores didn’t always have that passion when she was younger. “I actually wanted to be like my mom who is in finance,” Flores said. “That was before I came to highschool and joined the athletic trainers. I really thought learning about the body was cool, like covering up the wounds and doing stuff like that. I always enjoyed helping people so when I joined the athletic trainers I kind of put two and two together and it led me to the medical field.” Now that she is in her later years of high school, the reality of seeing so many kids sick in the hospital came to her. “I would like to go into pediatric nursing but I’m still not positive if that’s what I want to do,” Flores said. “I  thought about that because people have brought up the fact that not all kids make it sometimes, but I feel like it’s God’s will. My grandma told me about this movie where there was this kid who was sick and his family was praying for him, but at the end of the movie he still passed away. While the people in the movie wondered why he still passed away, I realized that it was just God’s plan, and sometimes that’s how it's going to be.” Although Flores is only still in high school, she knows that she wants to help kids, so whatever path she goes to she knows she will always help children. “Once I become a nurse, knowing me, I would still want to improve so maybe that might lead to me becoming a doctor or even a physical therapist moving throughout the field,” Flores said. “If I know that I'm comfortable in a place I would not wanna be there any more because I’m not learning anything.”