Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays




Merry Christmas everyone. Happy Holidays! I am currently watching It's a Wonderful Life, a great Frank Capra film from 1946. It stars Jimmy Stewart, Lionel Barrymore and Donna Reed. To me, this is the ultimate holiday movie. I know there are a lot of people that would like to contest that but if you think about it, the list for classic Christmas films is short but It's a Wonderful Life stands atop of that list.



For many, the holiday season is tough. Not everyone has a happy life, not everyone has what they want and there are many that are struggling through the hardships of life. The Christmas season is a highly emotional season, one that is supposed to be full of happiness and joy. Sometimes, because of life, this can be difficult. Watching It's a Wonderful Life really puts things in perspective. How so? Did you know that this movie deals with the idea of suicide? Bet ya didn't know that!

If you feel no pain during this season I hope you never have to. Some of us do. This movie puts things in perspective. It makes you think about how precious life is. We don't get a second chance in life unlike Jimmy Stewart in this film. Its a cautionary tale that almost begs us to make sure we're making the best of our lives and not squandering it away.



For those that refuse to watch an "old" movie but are willing to watch such a magnificent (sarcasm) youtube video...these are four pivitol scenes of the movie. Maybe, if you are willing and patient, might see the treasure in these scenes and opt to watch the film in its entirety. I for one cannot go by one holiday season without watching this film. If I do everything feels a bit empty. The point of this post? No matter what religion you celebrate during this time of year, It's a Wonderful Life personifies the heart and passion and joy for life that we have or for some; are desperately searching for. If you've never seen it, give it a chance. If you have seen it, enjoy it once again!









Happy Holidays everyone!!

1 comment:

djoliva said...

Great post. I am writing from my itouch. Woot.