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The joy of Christmas movies, from the classics to the NFL and ‘Hot Frosty’

The joy of Christmas movies, from the classics to the NFL and ‘Hot Frosty’

Update: 2024-12-20

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‘Tis the season for holiday movies. This hour, we look at this year's offerings from Netflix and Hallmark, discuss what makes a good holiday movie, and get some ideas for what to watch this holiday season.

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The joy of Christmas movies, from the classics to the NFL and ‘Hot Frosty’

The joy of Christmas movies, from the classics to the NFL and ‘Hot Frosty’

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