• Made in 1954 starring Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby, this movie encompasses the holiday spirit. Two talented sisters take their singing act on the road and bump into two, friendly men by serendity. And so begins the most widely recognized Christmas movie of all time.
• There is innocent romance (hard to find these days), beautiful scenery (most of the movie is set at a hotel in Vermont) and catchy songs. When the snow finally comes down and the curtail calls, you won't know whether to laugh or cry - so you'll probably do a little of both.

• Most people in America equate this movie with happy times of old. Why not resurrect this classic for your children's enjoyment? An adorable Natalie Woods plays a hopeful little girl who is convinced she has met the real Santa Claus. When non-believers claim the man to be insane, a young lawyer takes on the case.
• This heartfelt tale of holiday cheer is kid-friendly. The adults won't mind watching it either for the gripping plot and obvious nostalgia. Restore your faith in miracles this Christmas Eve.

• We all know and love him for his cooky friends, misadventures and curiosity about life. Charlie Brown searches for the meaning of Christmas in a commercialized world. Lucy, Snoopy and the whole gang gain more than presents by the end. Adults and children alike can learn a value lesson about the true spirit of this holiday from an animated little fellow.

• Everyone has a wacky relative who looks and acts a little too much like Clark Griswold - and you love him anyway. This movie follows the less-than-traditional American family through of series of hilarious misfortunes.
• A dead cat, high voltage Christmas lights, and kidnapping the company boss are only a few of the incidents that will leave you in stitches. I promise "yule" crack up!

• When poor Kevin (played by Mcaulay Culkin) gets accidently left home alone for the Holidays, he thinks he is the luckiest kid alive. No siblings to boss him around, no parents to discipline him... until a set of foolish cat burglars target his home.
• This action-packed comedy has stunts and tricks around every corner. You'll admire Kevin for his bravery and loyalty to protect his house. You'll love his family for their unconditional love. And you'll love this movie for its G rating.

From votives to tealights, here are the Top 5 candles to use when decorating this holiday season.

• The key to using votives is to use a lot of them. Don't be afraid to cover every surface. Place them on the sink, the rim of the bathtub, even the shelves in the shower.
  
• Deep reds, forest greens and snowy whites are the colors of the season.

• Nothing says luxury like these statuesque candles. They work best in odd numbers, staggered and all different heights.
  
• Place them on the hardwood floor or carpet for all adult holiday gatherings or up on a table for a Christmas party with kids and pets.

• Tealights can be found just about anywhere - the supermarket, pharmacy, dollar store. These miniature, inexpensive delights create instant ambiance when used the right way. 
  
• Place them in transparent bags (you can find them in candle catalogues or craft stores) and line your walkway, back deck and front porch. A trendy alternative to Christmas lights, your house will be the talk of the neighborhood!

• Make your senses come alive with these fragrant candles. Yankee Candle (yankeecandle.com) makes infinite scents to compliment your delicious cooking. Have a few at hand. 
  
• Try "Home Sweet Home" before dinner for a touch of cooking spices and hot tea. "Jack Frost" will let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... indoors of course. Light up "Christmas Cookie" as your serve your dessert buffet. And save "Mistletoe" for your hubby, after the kids are tucked into bed.

• Sleep better knowing there is a safer alternative to wick candles. No hot, messy wax and especially no accidental fires will occur.
  
• Your kids can place them on their windowsills each night to guide Santa and his reindeer.

1. A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement C. Moore (or Henry Livingston)

2. Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longefellow

3. Christmas Trees by Robert Frost

4. A Christmas Carol by Christina Rossetti

5. On the Morning of Christ's Nativity by John Milton