The best way to spread cheer, is catching a holiday movie with friends far and near. This roundup of seasonal screenings will leave you saying, “I’m booked,” all month long.
Franklin Theatre
“The Muppet Christmas Carol ” | Multiple dates | 10 a.m. | The Muppets present their own rendition of the Charles Dickens classic in this 1992 Disney film.
“Jingle All the Way ” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 1:30 p.m. | A father promises his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas, but he must travel all over and compete with everyone else after every store sells out.
“Miracle on 34th Street ” | Multiple dates | Times vary | A New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s and is startled by his claim that he’s the real deal.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas ” | Multiple dates | Times vary | When Jack Skellington stumbles on Christmastown, he plots to bring the holiday under his control by kidnapping Santa and taking over the role.
Nine more screenings at Franklin Theatre .
Belcourt Theatre
“The Shop Around the Corner ” | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11:30 a.m. | Two co-workers who can’t stand each other are actually falling in love as anonymous pen pals through the season.
“It’s a Wonderful Life ” | Wednesday, Dec. 20-Monday, Dec. 25 | Times vary | Frank Capra’s film loosely inspired by “A Christmas Carol,” and an annual Belcourt tradition, returns to the screen.
“Die Hard ” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 12 a.m. | New York City detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages on Christmas Eve.
Seven more screenings at the Belcourt .
Jackalope Brewing Co.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation ” | Sunday, Dec. 10-Monday, Dec. 11 | Times vary | Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect family Christmas, but as the holiday approaches, his meticulous planning goes awry.
The Hampton Social
“The Santa Clause” | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | A divorced dad must take Santa’s place before Christmas arrives after he accidentally kills a man wearing a Santa suit.
“Elf” | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Buddy, who was raised as an elf at the North Pole, travels to New York in search of his real father.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” | Monday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | The solitary Grinch is set to ruin Christmas for all of Whoville until he meets Cindy Lou Who, a young girl who tries to get to know him.