By Katlin Sweeney
Features Editor
The month of December brings colder weather, hot chocolate, comfortable sweaters and “ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas.
Many CSUSM students consider ABC Family’s holiday specials and featured movies a staple in building up the excitement for the Christmas season. The “25 Days of Christmas” will feature classics such as “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Santa Clause” and ABC Family’s new original musical, “The Mistle-Tones.” There will also be network television film premieres such as “Despicable Me” and “Disney’s A Christmas Carol.”
The most anticipated films of 25 Days of Christmas vary among the CSUSM students:
“I’m most excited for “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” because I loved watching it when I was little and still do,” nursing major, Kristin Donato said.
“Mickey’s Christmas Carol” airs at 7:30 p.m on Monday, Dec. 10 at
“I would have to say [I’m excited for] “Elf” because I haven’t seen it in several years and it always make me laugh,” kinesiology major, Sophia Juarez said.
“Definitely “Elf” because anything with Will Ferrell is hillarious,” kinesiology major, Ashley Farol agreed.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is the most outrageous comedy, and most of all Chevy Chase!” undeclared major, Nick Wigchert said.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” airs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25.
“Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” because it’s kind of a tradition in my family on Christmas to watch it every year,” liberal Studies major, Samone Senior said.
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” airs at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 and at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23.
“Polar Express” because I remember reading the book when I was in fith grade when it came out and I’ve just loved it ever since. I also like the graphics,” business major, Brando Casino said.
“Polar Express” airs at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19.
“ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas” began on Dec.1 with “Elf” and will end on Christmas Day with “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”