It's a Wonderful Life

It would be silly of me to not write about my very favorite holiday: Christmas. This particular year I have decided that It's a Wonderful Life is not only my favorite Christmas movie, but probably my favorite movie of all time, save for You've Got Mail...hmmm, it's a close call. If you know me, ranking films is an important pass-time. Well, just the five films that I like and continue to watch over, and over, and over again.

One reason I love it so much is the cast of actors. But the biggest reason is how I think most people can relate to it. George Bailey had his whole life planned out. He had big dreams. He wanted to "make something of himself" only to be humbled and humble himself to the death of those dreams. How do I know? He said it so himself:

"I don't want any plastics, and I don't want any ground floors, and I don't want to get married - ever - to anyone! You understand that? I want to do what I want to do!"

Sound familiar? Then, George questioned God.

He found that what he really wanted wasn't too far from where God kept him. George learned to be content in every situation. What a WONDERFUL life!

Finally, pause for moment of silence in honor of how good-looking Harry Bailey was....

FIN

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