December Bracketology: Christmas Movies

Cole Schroeder ’23

Staff Writer ’23

The December bracketology theme was Best Christmas movies. The bracket included Christmas classics, comedies, and animated favorites. The movie that won it all this year was Home Alone. It is full of comedy and adventure, as Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, is accidentally left behind during a Christmas vacation. It was a tough choice between The Grinch and Home Alone, but box office returns don’t always win out.

Joey LeFevre ’23

Staff Writer

With the variety of Christmas movies made which one is the most watched, and what the reasons? Starting with the 3rd place spot: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). The movie’s worldwide gross was almost 350 million dollars.  This beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, starts with the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. In second place comes the next movie: Home Alone (1990). Home alone has grossed over 475 million dollars world wide. The movie was also made over 30 years ago and adjusted for inflation would have grossed about 1 billion. When 8-year-old Kevin McCallister acts out before a family trip, and ends up getting left at home to protect himself, and his home. The last, and highest grossing Christmas film is The Grinch (2018). When his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. The Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realize there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the Grinch decides to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all. The worldwide gross of the film is 511 million dollars.