Three Overlooked Christmas Classics That Deserve a Spot On Your Holiday Watchlist
Settling in with a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a feel-good Christmas movie is an essential part of celebrating the holidays. But if you’ve watched your usual favorites a million times already, this year might be the perfect year to switch it up and add in a few overlooked films into your holiday movie marathon. Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) Christmas Lilies of the Field was released in 1979 as a sequel to the classic Lilies of the Field , where handyman Homer Smith ( Billy Dee Williams) returns to visit the chapel he once built for a group of nuns. But things have changed, dozens of children have taken refuge with the sisters, and Mother Maria wants Homer to build an orphanage before the government relocates the kids into foster care. This movie is a touching story about stepping up when you’re needed most. It’s a reminder that the holidays are about generosity, community, and showing up for each other. Unlikely Angel (1996) Dolly Parton plays a country music singer who...