Charlotte: “Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic; there’s nothing graphic or inappropriate about it. It has good music and there is nothing better than Charlie Brown.” Margaret: “Year Without a Santa Clause has been my favorite since I was six years old. I’m not sure why but, I love it!”

Charlotte (left) and Margaret La Naisa, Princeton

Joseph (father): “It’s a Wonderful Life embodies the Christmas spirit; it just makes you feel so warm and good inside.” Joseph (son): “Merry Christmas Drake and Josh on the Nickelodeon channel.”

Dr. Joseph Phillips IV, a fellow at Princeton University, with son Joseph V, lives in Northern N.J.

Tim: “Charlie Brown Christmas is special because it’s a little bit sad like the holidays.” Tessie: “It’s a Wonderful Life. Very heartwarming and was always on TV when I was a kid.”

Tim and Tessie West, Princeton

Jason: “A Christmas Story.” Emma: “The Grinch that Stole Christmas has been my favorite since I was five years old. I don’t why it’s my favorite, I just like it.”

Jason Stockton with daughter Emma, Skillman

“A Christmas Story. We loved it as kids and we still watch it with our kids today. Our son loves the line ‘You’ll shoot your eye out.’ It’s special to the whole family.”

Jill and Gary Montgomery, Yardley, Pa

John: “Elf with Will Ferrell has been my favorite movie since the day it came out about seven years ago. It’s special because it brings humor to the Christmas holiday.” Avery: “Tim Allen’s, The Santa Clause. My family used to always watch Home Improvement 10 years or so ago, so it was a favorite.”

John Schanz, Villanova, Pa and Avery Fagin, Princeton