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The holidays are in full swing, and it’s the perfect time of year to rock out to a great Christmas flick! The on-air staff at WRIF shared some of their picks below! And, yes, “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.

Meltdown

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

The Ref

A Christmas Story

Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Jade

Home Alone 1 & 2

Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Claymation version of Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer

Chuck the Freak

Scrooged (1988)

Gremlins

How the grinch stole Christmas cartoon.

Screamin’ Scott

“My all-time favorite is the movie from the twilight zone series, The Night of the Meek. It features Art Carney from The Honeymooners fame as Mall Santa Claus trying to make people happy.”

Also: Scrooged with Bill Murray

The Original. Miracle on 34th Street with Natalie Wood

Steve Black

The Ref

Planes Trains & Automobiles

Charlie Brown Christmas

Die Hard

Al Beck

Miracle on 34th Street

Holiday Inn

It’s a Wonderful Life

Andy Green

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Gremlins

Scrooged

Lisa Way

It’s a Wonderful Life

Love Actually

A Christmas Story

James Campbell

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

The Santa Clause

Jingle All The Way

Dave Hunter

It’s a Wonderful Life

Elf

Home Alone

Chuck Bean

Better Watch Out(2016)

Scrooged (1988)

Ghostbusters 2 (technically a New Years movie.)

Better Watch Out (2016) - IMDb
Better Watch Out: Directed by Chris Peckover. With Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Aleks Mikic. On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.

Jonel

Elf

Batman Returns (If it can be argued that Die Hard is an Xmas movie, then Batman Returns fits the bill, too.)

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Aimee

Bad Santa

A Christmas Story

It’s a Wonderful Life

Anne Erickson

A December Bride (Hallmark movie. I promise, it’s SO good!)

Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Charlie Brown Christmas special

Tim Burtons A Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Stills (Honestly, this isn’t really my favorite Christmas movie, but it totally has to go on this list, and since nobody else has it, I had to include it!)

10 Things We Love About Michigan in the Winter:

Snow: If you’re someone who loves snow, then boy, you’re in the right place. Michigan is full of the cold stuff in the winter. Snow can be beautiful and lends itself to plenty of fun winter activities.
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Skiing, sledding and winter activities: As mentioned in the snow section of this post, if you love now, skiing and sledding, then Michigan is a great state to be in the winter. With so much of the white stuff, Michigan offers boundless opportunities to sled and ski all winter long.
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Hot chocolate: Whether you like your hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream (Marshmallows for me!), winter in Michigan is the perfect time to enjoy a nice, piping hot cup of hot cocoa. If that’s not your thing, coffee works, too!
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Upper Peninsula fun: Plenty of people visit the Upper Peninsula during the warm months, but winter is also a great time to visit. You don’t have to fight the crowds, plus winter is extra beautiful Up North, thanks to all the fresh snow.
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Watching wildlife: Michigan has some beautiful wildlife in the spring and summer months, but the state also offers a plethora of winter wildlife that’s fun to watch, from birds to deer.
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Winter hiking: You never know what you’ll find during a Michigan winter hike. Perhaps some deer or a beautiful snow bank?
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Snuggling up in a warm blanket: Hey, even rockers need to cozy up in a warm blanket once in a while. Just sayin’. Michigan is the perfect place to do so in the dead of winter.
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Watching winter sports: Can we say, “Hockey?!” Michiganders love their Michigan sports, and hockey is right up there. Let’s hope the Red Wings deliver this season.
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Winter fun with friends: Sure, the southern U.S. states avoid freezing cold temperatures, but what’s the fun of a fire pit in 70-degree weather? When it’s cold out, fire up the fire pit and invite friends over for a special experience.
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Go winter lighthouse viewing: Have you ever seen a lighthouse in the winter? It’s a beautiful sight, with icicles and snow adorning it. Michigan has some great lighthouses to visit in the cold months.
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Mission Point Lighthouse - Jade Springart

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio. She started on the airwaves shortly after graduating from MSU. Anne has a passion for rock and metal, and she also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson! Anne covers the Detroit, Philadelphia and Las Vegas markets and beyond.

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10 Things We Love About Michigan in the Winter:

Snow: If you’re someone who loves snow, then boy, you’re in the right place. Michigan is full of the cold stuff in the winter. Snow can be beautiful and lends itself to plenty of fun winter activities.

Skiing, sledding and winter activities: As mentioned in the snow section of this post, if you love now, skiing and sledding, then Michigan is a great state to be in the winter. With so much of the white stuff, Michigan offers boundless opportunities to sled and ski all winter long.

Hot chocolate: Whether you like your hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream (Marshmallows for me!), winter in Michigan is the perfect time to enjoy a nice, piping hot cup of hot cocoa. If that’s not your thing, coffee works, too!

Upper Peninsula fun: Plenty of people visit the Upper Peninsula during the warm months, but winter is also a great time to visit. You don’t have to fight the crowds, plus winter is extra beautiful Up North, thanks to all the fresh snow.

Watching wildlife: Michigan has some beautiful wildlife in the spring and summer months, but the state also offers a plethora of winter wildlife that’s fun to watch, from birds to deer.

Winter hiking: You never know what you’ll find during a Michigan winter hike. Perhaps some deer or a beautiful snow bank?

Snuggling up in a warm blanket: Hey, even rockers need to cozy up in a warm blanket once in a while. Just sayin’. Michigan is the perfect place to do so in the dead of winter.

Watching winter sports: Can we say, “Hockey?!” Michiganders love their Michigan sports, and hockey is right up there. Let’s hope the Red Wings deliver this season.

Winter fun with friends: Sure, the southern U.S. states avoid freezing cold temperatures, but what’s the fun of a fire pit in 70-degree weather? When it’s cold out, fire up the fire pit and invite friends over for a special experience.

Go winter lighthouse viewing: Have you ever seen a lighthouse in the winter? It’s a beautiful sight, with icicles and snow adorning it. Michigan has some great lighthouses to visit in the cold months.

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