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With Christmas quickly approaching, the elves thought it was time to delve into the realm of dysfunctional family Christmas movies to remind us that we're not alone. And what better dysfunctional family holiday movie is there than National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Aside from sharing their favorite Griswold family scenes and quotes, the elves discuss that special time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Grab some eggnog or Wassail, a comfy blanket, and sit down next to the tree for this festive episode.

In this episode, the elves tackle Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Is it a Christmas movie? Listen to the lively discussion about the film, all things DC and Batman, superheroes and supervillains, and Thanksgiving and Black Friday traditions.

We're one week closer to Christmas and adding another movie to our list. The elves watch and discuss Disney's One Magic Christmas in this episode. Does Disney bring the magic or go light on the holiday feels? The elves also chime in on Christmas commercials and prepare for a week of DC goodness.

We're one week closer to Christmas and adding another movie to our list. The elves watch and discuss Disney's One Magic Christmas in this episode. Does Disney bring the magic or leave go light on the Christmas feels? The elves also chime in on Christmas commercials and prepare for a week of DC goodness.

This week, the elves tackle a truly modern Christmas classic, Disney's The Santa Clause. They discuss the terms in which Scott Calvin gets roped into becoming Santa, the North Pole, Christmas music, and so much more. Also, we answer the question of what each elf leaves out for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve and delve into quite a bit of listener feedback.

This week, the elves tackle a truly modern Christmas classic, Disney's The Santa Clause. They discuss the terms in which Scott Calvin gets roped into becoming Santa, the North Pole, Christmas music, and so much more. Also, we answer the question of what each elf leaves out for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve and delve into quite a bit of listener feedback.

Journey with the elves to a world of wonder and enchantment where the line between Christmas and Halloween becomes blurred in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Casey Maute of Parkbound Buttons joins our discussion this week to talk the film, Disney World during the holidays, and our family Christmas tree traditions. Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas or Halloween movie? Does it pass the Linus test? Find out in this episode!

It's about time for a holiday classic, so the elves tackle The Muppet Christmas Carol. Grab a cup of Christmas cheer and sit down as we discuss the Muppets, the amazing music, Christmas traditions, and more. It's a merry time this week!

This week the elves discuss the not-so-Christmassy, not-so-classic, horror film, Santa's Slay. Can James Caan, Fran Dresher, Chris Katan, and Rebecca Gayheart save a movie with poor writing and directing? We also discuss unique family traditions, Newfoundland Mummering, and more #NotMySanta. 

This week the elves discuss the not-so-Christmassy, not-so-classic Santa's Slay horror film. Can James Caan, Fran Dresher, Chris Katan, and Rebecca Gayheart save a movie with poor writing and directing? We also discuss unique family traditions, Canadian mummering, and more #NotMySanta.