The most popular movie was “Home Alone.”
A young boy, Kevin McCallister, was accidentally left behind by his family when they went on vacation for Christmas. Kevin was played by Macaulay Culkin, who did an outstanding job. Throughout the movie Kevin deals with two burglars, who are attempting to rob his home.
This movie is both funny and a Christmas classic. It was voted for by 34% of Del Val’s students.
“My family and I watched it together growing up,” said freshman Havana Summerer.
“Home Alone” is available on both Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
The second most popular movie was “The Grinch,” which 14.2% of students chose.
The movie revolves around the Grinch, a creature who hates Christmas. Around the holidays, the citizens of Whoville’s holiday cheer bothers him, and he comes up with a plan to steal the citizen’s presents.
However, with the help of Cindy Lou, he realizes that he might just have Christmas spirit after all.
The original version of “The Grinch” was made in 1966, and it was remade in both 2000 and 2018. The most recent version was created by Illumination and has made almost $528 million dollars.
Freshman Jackie Gonsalves said “The Grinch” “has a good message.”
This movie can be found on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.
Elf was voted by around 12.1% of students, and is both an interesting and funny story.
Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, was raised by elves in the North Pole. While he grows up, he notices that he is different from the other elves, and eventually finds out that he is a human. Around Christmas time, he searches for his biological father, and travels from the North Pole to New York City.
“It’s funny and really brings out the Christmas magic,” Paige Tigar said.
“Elf” is available to watch on Hulu and Disney+.
“The Polar Express” was the fourth most popular Christmas movie, and had 9.2% of votes.
It is the story of a boy who takes the a train, the Polar Express, to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. On the way to the North Pole, the boy meets unique friends on the train, and has a number of adventures. Along the way he has fun, and discovers the magic of the holidays. Tom Hanks plays the protagonist.
The movie is very unique because of the animation- which looks very lifelike; however, it’s animation is also controversial. Many argue that it is too life-like and creepy.
“I really like ‘The Polar Express’ because I used to watch it as a kid with my grandparents, and it brings back good memories,” Claire Hitchcock said.
The movie is available to watch on Hulu and Disney+.
“A Christmas Story” is a holiday classic. It came in fifth place, and was voted by 7.1% of students.
It is a story about a young boy named Ralphie’s, and his many attempts at asking his parents to purchase the gift he wants for Christmas.
The movie was released in 1983, and was directed by Bob Clark. Peter Billingsley plays Ralphie, and his parents are played by Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. It is overall an interesting movie and is a Christmas favorite for many.
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Holiday posters spread Christmas spirit around the school.
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International Club hosted its gingerbread house making contest. The houses can be viewed near the cafeteria. Students can check them out and vote for a winner.
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Positive posters in the school help spread holiday joy and kindness.
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Del Val’s custodians added holiday cheer to the school by adding lights to the flag. “I think we should be decorated to the floors,” custodian Bob Hummer said.
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History teacher Paul Culcasi’s door was decorated by a number of Del Val students, including Max Titus, Naomi Cantilina, Austyn Hackmann, Havana Summerer, Lucy Devine, Kaitlyn Misar and Alyssa Deets.
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Del Val hosted a holiday spirit week. Posters could be found around the school advertising the theme for each day.
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Students learn that kindness is very important, especially during the holiday season.
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Many clubs are hosting holiday events, such as the DVRHS Thespian’s Holiday Coffee House.
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