Christmas Movie Bracket Chart

Lily Guilbault, Paw Print Reporter

When it comes to the holidays, what better way to get into the spirit than to watch some of your favorite Christmas movies. I mean, this year I have even assembled a check list of the best Christmas movies to watch in the month of December. Out of all of these “cult classics” I could not help but wonder which one won the title of “Best Christmas Movie”. I know that my personal favorite has always been National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but where does everyone else land in this age old debate? Well, there is only one way to find out. I strung together a list of eight of the most popular holiday movies and sent out a google form to some of Norwalk High School’s student body.

Round 1

“The Polar Express” vs. “Home Alone” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” vs. “Elf” “The Grinch” vs. “Rudolph” “A Christmas Story” vs. “It’s A Wonderful Life” Once the votes came in, I have to admit that they took me a bit by surprise. “Home Alone”, “Elf”, “The Grinch”, and “A Christmas Story” all won their round by strides, leav...

Round 2

Round Two: “The Grinch” vs. “Elf” “Home Alone” vs. “A Christmas Story” Now came the hard part. “The Grinch” and “A Christmas Story” were eliminated, leaving our final two movies. “Elf”, featuring Will Ferrell as “Buddy The Elf” on a mission to find his real father in New York City while navigating a world outside of the North Pole, and “Home Alone”, f...

Round 3

Round Three: “Home Alone” vs. “Elf” The votes were close, but in the end, Home Alone was voted “best Christmas movie” by the students of Norwalk High School and I can not say that I disagree. Between the music, plot, and settings, this movie is definitely bound to get you in the Christmas spirit. ...