Eleventh Day of Christmas

Self,

Yes I know I'm late, but I did make it before the end of the day!

Well I'm sure that the film I have chosen for both the Eleventh and Twelfth days of Christmas would not have been expected. Good. I'm keeping you on your toes.

The movie for today is "Last Holiday" Staring Queen Latifah, and LL Cool J.

The story is that the quiet and homely, Georgia Byrd (Latifah) is informed that she has less than a month to live. Byrd decides it's time to take action on all the dreams she had put on hold in her life.

I know this is not a traditional Christmas movie, but I still think it is fitting, aside from it being one of my favorite movies - that I watch repeatedly all year long. SO here it my reasons for including it on this list;

1. It is set in winter, around Christmas and New Years.

2. The word "holiday" is in the title and the paring of Christmas and New Years is the "last holiday" of the year.

3. The "miracle" of Christmas is slightly reflected in the story in so much as its seems like a miracle that she learns that the diagnosis was incorrect.

4. Byrd stops being overly practical and living in the mundane real world and starts living her lifer for herself which allows her to find and do the things that brings her joy and happiness. I personally feel that this coincides with the "spirit" of the holiday seasons in so much as people break from practicality and the "real world" buy gifts for others and prepare a meal that far exceeds the limits of their budget in addition to the body's need for sustenance. All of it done in the name of spreading joy and happiness to themselves and those they love. (Hmmm, maybe maybe that's why everyday should be Christmas?)

Sincerely,
Pharaoh

PS Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!