With Christmas only a few weeks away, it's time to get into the seasonal spirit by dusting off our novelty jumpers and cracking on the stove to mull some wine.
For me, it doesn't really start to feel like Christmas until I've settled down in front of my favourite holiday films. Some classic oldies like Meet Me in St Louis have stood the test of time, while others seem to invade our living rooms year after year with their pointless, consumerist drivel - I'm looking at you, Jingle All The Way!
Luckily for BitchBuzz readers we have decided to make your annual Christmas movie marathon extra special this year, with a round-up of our favourite festive films that are playing at cinemas around the UK.
It's A Wonderful Life
Where: Hyde Park Picturehouse, Leeds
When: 21 - 24 December 2012
Tickets: £4.50 - £6.50 from hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk
Why it's great: Never failing to raise a tear in my eye, even on the 20th viewing, It's A Wonderful Life is a classic feel-good film that will raise even the murkiest of Christmas spirits. It's a story about family, loyalty and surviving against the odds.
Best for: Making-up with your family after a heated Boxing Day round of Monopoly.
Gremlins
Where: Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
When: 15 - 16 December 2012
Tickets: £5.50 - £7.50 at chapter.org
Why it's great: With not much in the way of independent cinemas in Cardiff, it's hats off to Chapter Arts Centre for keeping (what I believe is) the true spirit of Christmas alive with a showing of Gremlins. This is the tales of a young man who breaks three mysterious rules concerning his new pet and accidentally unleashes chaos on his small town.
Best for: Making you appreciate the crappy pair of woollen socks that are a Christmas gift from your great aunt. At least you're allowed to get them wet.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Where: Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
When: 21 - 24 December 2012
Tickets: £3.50 - £7.50 on broadway.org.uk
Why it's great: A good festive treat for all ages, led by the incomparable Michael Caine as the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge. It's a playful, musical retelling of Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol, which can and should be enjoyed over and over again.
Best for: Taking the whole family and having a little a sing-along
A Christmas Story
Where: Prince Charles Cinema, London
When: 20 December, 7pm
Tickets: £4- £6.50 on princecharlescinema.com
Why it's great: This classic American film tells the tale of Ralphie, who desperately wants a Red Ryder B.B. Gun for Christmas and struggles to convince his parents, teachers and even Santa that it's totally a good idea for a kid to have a B.B. gun.
Best for: Kids and families, or adults who doesn't want a to watch soppy RomCom.
Elf
Where: Conerhouse, Manchester
When: 16 and 18 December 2012
Tickets: £3 - £5.50 on cornerhouse.org
Why it's great: Will Ferrell's Christmas comedy tells the story of Buddy the elf, a human raised by elves in the North Pole, who comes to New York in search of his long-lost family. Buddy's naive and idealistic view of the world brings an amusing contrast to his gruff encounters with the mostly harsh and cynical New Yorkers that he meets on his travels.
Best for: Little kids, big kids and anyone with a soft spot for men in tights.
Die Hard
Where: Duke of York, Brighton
When: 14 December 2012
Tickets: £6.50 - £13 on picturehouses.co.uk
Why it's great: The first of five Die Hard films introduces New York cop John McClane trying to reunite with his estranged wife on Christmas Eve. Bruce Willis puts in a stunning comic performance in a film that is filled to the brim with action, explosions and gunshots.
Best for: When you need an antidote to the rest of the schmaltzy Christmas movies on offer. This would also make a good double bill with Love Actually to remind you of how good Alan Rickman is when he plays a baddie.
Home Alone
Where: The Electric Cinema, Birmingham
When: 21 - 24 December 2012
Tickets: £12.80 on theelectric.co.uk
Macaulay Culkin defends his home from two totally inept criminals after being accidentally left at home by his family over Christmas. This festive gem is reason enough to forgive director Chris Columbus of his many other sins.
Best for: Reminding you what Christmas is all about; eating too much, fighting with your brother and completely trashing your house.
Scrooge
Where: The Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle
When: 22 - 23 December 2012
Tickets: £3.25 - £10 on tynesidecinema.co.uk
Why it's great: As much as I love the Muppets, this 1951 adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the definitive on-screen telling of this classic tale. Alastair Sim is wonderful in the title role and although the plot expands greatly on the source material, the added detail is done with great care.
Best for: Earning some brownie points with your grandparents.