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The most wonderful films of the year
Christmas is a great time to bring together everyone, to wrap up warm, open a big tin of sweets and enjoy a cracking film. Whether you like modern comedies or classic weepies, we’re got something for you.
“Its hilarious”
Muppet’s Christmas Carol [BoB]
“It’s just so jolly! Love the songs… love Gonzo and Kermit, generally… it gets me in the spirit!”
Christmas with the Kranks [BoB]
“It highlights commercialism and the work involved, but shows the true meaning of community and sharing at the end. We are better and stronger together”.
“This 1983 holiday classic about a working class family in the American Midwest struggling through Christmas in the 1940s has become an institution in the canon of American films.”
“A happy/cosy time with my children”.
“It’s too sad really but pretty cold”.
“It’s a classic, ’nuff said”.
“Very relatable when you have to visit your OH’s relatives at Christmas”.
Anything 80 or 90s with a shopping scene at Bloomingdales or Saks
Nightmare before Christmas [BoB]
“I went to see it in the cinema when I was little and loved the songs”.
“It’s a sweet, happy film, with memorable characters and the famous song ‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas'”.
“What’s not to like?”
A Chrismas Carol [BoB], Oliver [BoB], Mary Poppins, Get Santa, The Santa Clause
“Juz love em!”
“It is set at Christmastime but does not focus purely on Christmas, and it is very entertaining but has a serious message that is very relevant to our current times.”
“How wonderful”
“Makes me cry”
“Makes me scared”. Chosen twice.
Disney’s Christmas Carol
“It was always on during Xmas, it reminds me of my childhood!”
Samantha loves this film. She “has a detailed list of reasons why”. Another member of staff loves the scene with sneaky love rat Alan Rickman buying some jewelry in a high end shop up west, “best scene in a Christmas mover ever – handsdown”.
This year (2017) the Northampton Square Library will be open 27th – 29th December 10 am – 6 PM for self-service and reference only use. Check Library Services website for more information on library opening times.
Have we missed anything? What’s your favourite festive film?
Fairytale of #CityLibraryXmas
Christmas is a time of joy and good tunes. Whether you are having fun with family or friends, or spending a little bit of time revising, music can lift the spirits, energise or relax and help you bond with other people.
We asked members of staff from across City Library what their favourite festive tracks were. We got a lot of responses. Fairytale of New York and Last Christmas were both popular, but some very interesting tracks were added.
Listen to our Spotify playlist below.
Bianco Natal and Scende la Neve
“They are all Italian songs, we used to sing them in primary school (our teacher used to play guitar – very homey!)
The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York
“I love the lyrics!” says one. “Great to sing-a-long to” says another.
Last Christmas
“George Michael, school disco memories !!”
Silent Night and Slade’s Merry Christmas Everybody
“Remind me of people I miss”
Anything from Muppet Christmas Carol
“The best sing-along songs for Christmas” says Chloe.
Oh Holy Night
Lynn chose this. She said “At the line “Fall on your knees, O hear the angels’ voices” it gives me goose pimples and makes me cry – every time, no matter who is singing – King’s College choir or Mariah Carey.”
Tim Minchin’s White Wine In The Sun
Samantha says “I’m not religious but like a lot of non-religious people I enjoy Christmas for the chance to spend time with family and friends and this song is all about an Australian family waiting for their children to travel home for Christmas and meet them, where they’re all outside, drinking white wine in the sun and I’m not Australian either so I really like the different image from the usual snowy winter festivals we think of in Europe”.
This year (2017) the Northampton Square Library will be open 27th – 29th December 10 am – 6 PM for self-service and reference only use. Check Library Services website for more information on library opening times.
Have we missed one of your favourite songs? Tell us in the comments below or add it to our Spotify playlist.