Why Christmas Movies Don't Feel the Same Anymore I How it Hits

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Why do some Christmas movies become annual traditions while others fade into the streaming void? In this episode of How It Hits, we explore why films like A Christmas Story, Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life — and even the "is it or isn't it" picks like Die Hard — become emotional touchstones that define the season.

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