A critics' Christmas: the best of Yuletide music, TV and film

By Bernard Zuel
December 20 2014 - 12:15am
Nick Frost as Santa Claus Santa (Nick Frost) and the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in the Doctor Who Christmas special.
Nick Frost as Santa Claus Santa (Nick Frost) and the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in the Doctor Who Christmas special.
Lairy Christmas... Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa.
Lairy Christmas... Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa.
Classic... A scene from It's A Wonderful Life
Classic... A scene from It's A Wonderful Life
Heartwarming... A scene from a Miracle on 34th Street.
Heartwarming... A scene from a Miracle on 34th Street.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas horror: Sinister spirit are about in <i>Rare Exports</i>, a comedy from Finland.
Christmas horror: Sinister spirit are about in <i>Rare Exports</i>, a comedy from Finland.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.
Christmas classic: <i>Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire</i>.

There is no need to suffer through screeching choirs, soppy pop and cheesy screen fare during the festive season. Here, our experts present the music, movies and television that really will make you merry these holidays.

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