"BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR 2020--THE YEAR FROM HELL-O 2021!"


My article: https://www.catholicregister.org/item/32516-best-of-the-season-christmas-movies-to-capture-the-spirit

Here are my 2019 picks: https://www.catholicregister.org/item/30890-lights-camera-and-holiday-cheer-the-best-of-christmas-spirit-on-film



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