Debatable Christmas Movies: Are They Truly Holiday Classics?

Christmas Movies Debatable Are They Truly Holiday Classics?

Is it a Christmas movie or not? Everyone has their own criteria a film needs to pass I order to be considered a holiday classic, and these films have been argued on for quite some time!

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