As for Rudolph….way to crap on my childhood Luis! I always took it as they were short sighted and couldn’t see that what they saw as a “handicap” was actually his strength, and just because someone is different, it doesn’t mean they aren’t capable.

Shari – “The Bishop’s Wife” I have also not seen, but I know my mom loves it. I’ll see if I can dig up her copy this season.

“Field Of Dreams”…yeah…Kevin Costner is one of those actors I like him in odd things (”Tin Cup”, “The Postman”), but in his “big” movies (”Dances With Wolves”, “Waterworld”, “Field Of Dreams”), where he takes himself too seriously, he makes me want to punch him.

No one ever accused me of being rationale:-p

My husband also likes to watch Field of Dreams around Christmas time; not because it’s about Christmas but because it has the right sentimental feel to it.

There’s also Bill Murray’s “Scrooged,” which, while a bit over the top and forced at times, is still a good, goofy flick. And what about “Miracle on 34th Street,” the original, that is?

And for some reason, my family enjoys watching “Groundhog Day” around this time of year.

As for “Rudolf,” I’ve never been a big fan of the story. I know how it’s supposed to emphasize the value of those who are different, but it sends the message in the wrong way. Instead of everyone loving Rudolf because he’s a good kid or because he intrinsically deserves to be loved, everyone loves him only for his utility–without which, they’d still be making fun of him and telling him to get lost. So, if you’re not useful, you have no place in society. I don’t think I’d show that to my kids, were I to have any.