Non-traditional Christmas picks: Year Two

Merry Christmas! I figured I'd again list some movies, TV episodes, and specials I feel are terribly underrated and/or just a little unknown.

The Hunt (a horribly depressing and intense 2012 Danish drama with a climax during the holiday season)
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
When Harry Met Sally (sort of an all seasons story but key scenes during the holidays)
Justice League: "Comfort and Joy"
Scooby Doo! Where Are You?: "That's Snow Ghost"
Batman- The Animated Series: "Holiday Knights," "Christmas with the Joker, "Heart of Ice"
Nip/Tuck: "Joy Kringle," "Duke Collins," "Reefer"
American Horror Story: "Unholy Night" (a correction from the way I mistitled the episode from last year)
Arthur Christmas
The Town Santa Forgot
Rise of the Guardians
Mean Girls (key scenes during Christmas)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: "Alpha's Magical Christmas" (some nostalgia)
Ernest Saves Christmas
A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
A Muppet Family Christmas
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (set at winter, but no cheer here)
Jingle All the Way (some so-bad-it's-funny)
Krampus
Prancer
Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus (1959) (some hilarious and bizarre cult Mexican cinema)
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Any of the classic Nicktoons or Cartoon Network specials
The Night Before
Batman: Sub-Zero
Beowulf (has a winter vibe)
Hawaii Five-O: "Mele Kalikimaka," "Hana 'a'a Makehewa"
Batman: Arkham Origins (a video game, not a film)
Reindeer Games (not really a good movie, but a bit of dumb fun)
Edward Scissorhands
The Little Match Girl
The Wizard of Oz (now oft-forgotten as a holiday viewing favorite of the past)
Babes in Toyland (1934)
Courage the Cowardly Dog: "The Nutcracker"
The Toy that Saved Christmas
Fantasia 2000- "The Steadfast Soldier" segment
Toy Story (ends at Christmastime and revolves around toys)
The Ref
Happy Feet
Futurama: "Xmas," "The Futurama Holiday Spectacular"
The Nice Guys
The League: "Kegel the Elf," "Thanksgiving," "The 8 Defensive Points of Hanukkah"
The Office: "Dwight Christmas," "Classy Christmas," "A Benihana Christmas," "Secret Santa," "Moroccan Christmas," "Christmas Party"
Grindhouse "Thanksgiving" segment
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight (both have prominent winter feel to them)
The Last of Us (video game, winter segment)

Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, or whatever holiday you find yourself celebrating!

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My Picks for Non-Traditional Holiday Films/Specials

Merry Christmas! This year, I've been watching a lot more untraditional holiday specials and movies, or rediscovering ones I don't watch as much anymore, trying to find new annual favorites, and to break the mundanity of forcing myself to sit down and watch the same holiday films every year. So here's a list of my personal favorite non-traditional holiday watches:

Film:
Joyeux Noel
Die Hard
Lethal Weapon
Black Christmas
Krampus
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Batman Returns
Edward Scissorhands


TV Episodes/Specials:
"Kegel the Elf" from The League
The Snowman
"Night of the Meek" from The Twilight Zone
"And All Through the House" from Tales from the Crypt
"A Krampus Carol" from The League
"Confrontation" from Wilfred
A Claymation Christmas Celebration
"A Very Venture Christmas" from The Venture Bros.
"Mr. Grumpy-Pants" from Superjail!
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
The Cricket on the Hearth
The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold
Ernest Saves Christmas (if you hate yourself)
"A Very Sunny Christmas" from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
"Silent Night" from American Horror Story: Asylum
"Birth" and "Afterbirth" from American Horror Story
"O Holy Moly Night" from F is for Family
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
The Town that Santa Forgot
"Christmas Special" from The League of Gentlemen
The Star Wars Holiday Special (only if you enjoy so-bad-it's-funny specials)
"A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" from Family Guy
"Road to the North Pole" from Family Guy
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" from The Simpsons
"The Fight Before Christmas" from The Simpsons
"Tis the Fifteenth Season" from The Simpsons
"Woodland Critter Christmas" from South Park
"Sabrina's Christmas Wish" from BoJack Horseman
"It's Christmas in Canada!" from South Park
"A Very Crappy Christmas" from South Park
"Merry Christmas, Charlie Manson!" from South Park
"Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo" from South Park
"Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" from South Park
"Red Sleigh Down" from South Park
"HappyHolograms" from South Park
"Black Friday" trilogy from South Park
"A History Channel Thanksgiving" from South Park
"Helen Keller! The Musical" from South Park
"Merry Christmas, Mister Bean" from Mister Bean
"The Draft Dodger" from All in the Family
"Blackadder Christmas Carol" from Blackadder