It's December, which means there are a few obligations that come with the holiday season–last minute guilt-shopping for the ancillary people in your life who unexpectedly bought you a gift, gradually going insane from incessant Christmas music, trying your best to avoid being that person the company holiday party, etc. But for every burdensome obligation that comes with Christmas, there are at least nine others that make the season the warm and wonderful experience we all look forward to throughout the year. One such tradition: Sitting down for a viewing of your favorite Christmas movie. But what does your favorite festive flick say about you?
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A Christmas Story
For starters, you're the kind of person who doesn't mind repetition and likely uses TNT's 24-hour marathon as an excuse to veg out in front of the TV rather than participate in your family's other traditions. There's no better excuse to avoid dinner prep or neighborhood caroling than saying you're engrossed in your favorite Christmas movie, even if it's for the sixth time that day.
Also, you probably like to use A Christmas Story as a guilt weapon. Settle in with your parents and constantly remind them of your version of the Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle that they refused to get you. It's never too late.
Home Alone
Holidays are traditionally family filled, but if you're a Home Alone fan, it's all about having the house to yourself. Who needs the chores doled out from your mom or constant pestering from your older brother when you can just create your own family out of a Michael Jordan cardboard cutout and a few mannequins? Eat whatever you want, stay up as late as you desire, and be free from those unfortunate life update conversations with each family member where you have to find new ways to say "I'm currently unemployed."
Also, you're big on the fantasy that even you could thwart career criminals with a few paint cans, Christmas ornaments, and a strategically placed blowtorch. Don't suspend your disbelief too much, we doubt you'll be as successful as Macaulay Culkin.