From 'Elf' to 'A Christmas Story,' festive films to help get you in the spirit

By Martha Brockenbrough
Special to MSN Movies

'Twas the week before Christmas
The kids, on vacation
Get such cabin fever
You weep for sedation.

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Your sons and your daughters are slumped on the couch
Their moods are so lousy, even the dog is a grouch
But don't get discouraged--all will be groovy
Once you sit down beside them and pop in a movie.

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