For this Christmas edition of Speakout, we surveyed our very own Speakeasy staff on everything Christmas. We hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas!
On Nov. 16, the notoriously giddy FOX series revealed its latest attempt at world domination: the stocking-stuffer-ready “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album” a 12-song compilation sure to put listeners in a sugar-induced coma faster than anyone can say “holiday cookie platter.”
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. Between a visit from jolly ole St. Nick, presents galore and beautiful, chaotic family time, what more could I ask for? This year, however, I discovered an entirely new Christmas that is as ancient as time itself.
In an effort to save the real Christmas gems for the marathon’s finale next week, ABC Family put rather weak offerings on the plate for round three of the “25 Days of Christmas.”
Famous for stop-motion specials made in the ’60s, ’70s and early ’80s, animation production powerhouse Rankin/Bass dominates this week’s schedule for ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas.”
Stop-motion animated reindeer? Out-of-place Harry Potter marathons? Made-for-TV movies starring Mario Lopez or that girl who’s dating Jim Carrey? It could only mean one thing: It’s time for ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas.”
