Tag Archives: Christmas

This Christmas Film Brought Back Lots of Memories

Posted on December 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

THAT Christmas (2024) We were visiting relatives yesterday, for an early seasonal visit. I was handed the magic viewing wand when Netflix was switched on the TV. (At least I had something to do.) The second film I chose was … Continue reading →

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Probably the Holiday Event of My Lifetime

Posted on December 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Okay, standing out in the freezing cold isn’t the most fun, but Susan wanted to see this train as it passed through Alban, Ontario last night. It was 20 minutes late, but we got to see … Continue reading →

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These Wishes Caused a Lot of Consequences

Posted on November 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

(AKA) 12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog (2011) The lesson here is to consider the cause and effect of wishes. Wouldn’t we all wish for things to change when life starts to drift sideways? But, as I’ve often said, be … Continue reading →

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The Title of This Christmas Film Tells You All About It

Posted on November 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Champagne Problems (2025) This is not a Hallmark film. That’s already a good thing. The setup is the same, though. Executive Sydney Price flies to Paris to acquire a champagne brand for her company before Christmas, but after promising her … Continue reading →

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Two Variations on the Christmas Theme

Posted on December 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dear Santa (2024) It’s not fun to mock the afflicted, but this film looks to see what would happen if a child misspelled Santa because of dyslexia. It’s essentially Faust in disguise. This time goodness wins through. A Christmas Karen … Continue reading →

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We Saw the Winter Lights Display at Springwater Park

Posted on December 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

According to the meta detail this photo was taken at 6:44 pm, just moments before we saw a flash in the sky toward Barrie. Evidently, there was a blue flash before the power outage. Hmm.

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On My Christmas Wish List

Posted on October 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Stella Artois (launched for Christmas 1926) This beer has been around for almost one hundred years. I’ve been drinking it since the mid-1990’s. Of course, the version that I know has slightly less alcoholic content than the Belgium version. And … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Remember Laughing So Hard, as Last Night

Posted on May 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Peter Pan Goes Wrong (2016) Christmas pantomime shows are all the rage in the UK. This one got filmed, which definitely sets it apart from other ones. It’s the filmed version that we watched on PBS, last night. There are … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Light Shining

Posted on December 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

During the Darkest Time of the Year

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He’s the Hippest, Most Street-Wise of Them All

Posted on December 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) I missed this one when it first came out five years ago. We watched it, finally, last night. It was a lot of fun. The film showed the connection to its roots, Home Alone, during the … Continue reading →

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