#genre: christmas

[haveyoureadthispoll]

'If I had my way, every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!'

[cinema-hallucinations]

Prompt: Create a movie concept similar to those cartoons about TCGs that connect to real creatures, except the cards in questions in this case are just normal old-timey christmas cards and not intended for duelling/playing with.

Title: Yuletide Chronicles: Guardians of Christmas Past

Tagline: Discover a whole new form of Christmas magic

Logline: In a hidden world nestled within Christmas traditions, mischievous sprites called "Yuletide Imps" threaten to erase cherished memories and unravel the magic of Christmas. Only the Noel Navigators, children who can activate the power of vintage Christmas cards, can stop them.

Characters:

Clara Claus: A bright and curious 12-year-old who discovers a hidden box of antique Christmas cards left by her late grandmother. Little does she know, these cards hold the power to summon legendary Christmas spirits.

Dasher: A mischievous but loyal Yuletide Imp accidentally trapped inside one of the Christmas cards. He becomes Clara's reluctant guide to the Yuletide Glade, the secret world of Christmas magic.

The Noel Navigators: A group of kids who have inherited the ability to activate the Christmas cards, each card summoning a different Christmas spirit with unique powers.

The Snow Queen: A once-benevolent guardian of Christmas magic, now corrupted by the Yuletide Imps, seeking to erase Christmas memories and plunge the world into eternal winter.

Plot:

Clara Claus, grieving the loss of her grandmother, stumbles upon a hidden box filled with beautiful vintage Christmas cards. As she flips through them, a mischievous sprite named Dasher pops out of one of the cards, revealing a hidden world known as the Yuletide Glade, the source of all Christmas magic.

Clara learns from Dasher that the Yuletide Glade is under attack by the Yuletide Imps, mischievous creatures who feed on forgotten Christmas memories. Led by the corrupted Snow Queen, the Imps aim to erase Christmas cheer and memories, leaving the world devoid of holiday spirit.

The Christmas Cards:

Clara discovers the cards are not ordinary. Each card, when activated by a Noel Navigator with a pure heart, summons a legendary Christmas spirit depicted on the card - a jolly Santa Claus, a troop of helpful elves, or even the reindeer guiding Santa's sleigh. These spirits possess unique magical abilities and become Clara's allies.

Challenges and Teamwork:

Clara joins forces with other Noel Navigators, each wielding different vintage Christmas cards and summoning various spirits. They embark on a series of whimsical adventures, traveling through fantastical landscapes inspired by traditional Christmas imagery - gingerbread houses, candy cane forests, and glittering snow globes.

Lines as Clues:

Dasher, explaining the Yuletide Glade, might say, "These cards hold the memories of Christmases past, and within them lies the magic that keeps the spirit alive!"

The Snow Queen, corrupted by the Imps, might declare, "Let the world forget the warmth of Christmas, the joy of giving, the laughter of children! Let there be only winter!"

Climax and Resolution:

In a thrilling climax, Clara and the Noel Navigators confront the Snow Queen in her icy palace. They utilize the combined power of their Christmas spirit allies and their unwavering belief in the magic of Christmas to defeat the Imps and restore balance to the Yuletide Glade. The Snow Queen is redeemed, realizing the true meaning of Christmas.

Themes:

The importance of cherishing tradition and maintaining the spirit of Christmas.

The power of friendship and teamwork.

The beauty of imagination and childhood wonder.

Ending:

The movie ends with Clara and her new Noel Navigator friends spreading Christmas cheer, ensuring the magic continues for generations to come. Dasher, no longer mischievous, becomes a cherished friend, reminding everyone that even the smallest creatures can play a part in the magic of Christmas.

[goryhorroor]

horror sub-genres: musical

[shadowpuppetteer]

So we've all heard of the "I Want Song" genre in musicals.

But what about the "Let's talk about the bitch behind their back like they're not in the room" song, or "singing s*** behing a bitche's back". There's a surprising amount of them.

"Belle" from Beauty and the Beast

"Scrooge" from Muppet Christmas Carol

"Maria" from The Sound of Music

"Look at Me I'm Sandra Dee" from Grease

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from How The Grinch Stole Christmas

"Jackass In a Can" from Galavant

"Phony King of England" from Robin Hood

"Stepsister's Lament" from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

"Non-Stop" from Hamilton

And, of course, the man, the myth, the legend...

"We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Encanto

You can learn a lot about a character and story from what they sing versus what other people sing about them.

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Helga Ancher (1883-1964) "I juledagene." ("Days of Christmas.") (1919) Oil on panel Located in the Skagens Museum, Skagen, Denmark Depicted is Helga's mother Anna Ancher (1859-1935), considered one of Denmark's greatest visuals artists.

[lionofchaeronea]

Christmas Eve, Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946)

[lunarharp]

hehe. almost christmas!

[liturgical-agenda]

Christmas Eve in Siberia, 1892, Jacek Malczewski

[mariocki]

Lalla Ward makes a brief appearance as Lady Augusta, intended bride to an ill-fated aristocrat, in A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Ash Tree (BBC, 1975)

[myiliterallyhavenolifegoals]

good omens series 3 scene that's set in 1800, the night of the grand opening of the bookshop, where aziraphale makes the conscious choice to invite crowley inside for the first time, assuring him that "oh you're always welcome here, my dear fellow" as he waves crowley inside out of the cold. followed by a hard cut to crowley in modern day, sunglasses firmly in place, standing alone outside of the darkened bookshop, feeling a lonely sort of kinship with another thing that aziraphale chose to leave behind.

[haveyoureadthispoll]

The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse. From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season. Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry... Featuring stories   Nadia Bulkin Terry Dowling Tananarive Due Jeffrey Ford Christopher Golden Stephen Graham Jones Glen Hirshberg Richard Kadrey Alma Katsu Cassandra Khaw John Langan Josh Malerman Nick Mamatas Garth Nix Benjamin Percy M. Rickert Kaaron Warren

[cinema-hallucinations]

Prompt: Generate a synopsis for a Christmas comedy about a man on a quest to win an ugly Christmas sweatshirt contest. In the process he ends up possessed by the Ghost of Christmas Tacky. The film include several passing references to Dickens "A Christmas Carol".

Title: A Tacky Carol

Tagline: Luckily, tackiness never killed anyone.

Synopsis: Ebenezer Scrooge has nothing on Arthur "Bah-Humbug" Marley. Arthur, a perpetually grumpy graphic designer, scoffs at the annual "Tacky Sweater Extravaganza" at his office. But this year, the prize money is a life-changing vacation, and Arthur's financial woes force him to swallow his pride and enter. Problem is, Arthur's taste leans towards minimalist chic, not garish reindeer explosions.

Desperate, Arthur raids his eccentric Aunt Mildred's attic, a treasure trove of holiday horrors. He stumbles upon a monstrosity – a gaudy, light-up monstrosity featuring a singing Santa head and a sequined beard that sheds glitter like a disco ball. It's hideous, tacky perfection. But as soon as Arthur dons the monstrosity, a ghostly chill washes over him.

Suddenly, Arthur finds himself plagued by visions. A translucent figure resembling a rejected elf in a fruitcake-patterned vest materializes – the Ghost of Christmas Tacky! This flamboyant spirit, trapped for failing to spread holiday cheer with his atrocious sweaters, informs Arthur he's been chosen as a vessel. To break the curse and win the contest (and his vacation), Arthur must learn the true meaning of tacky Christmas spirit.

Hilarity ensues as the Ghost drags Arthur through a series of outrageous experiences. They visit a competition-obsessed neighbor who recreates a miniature Bethlehem in his front yard entirely out of candy canes (and questionable hygiene). They crash a gaudy Christmas caroling competition where Arthur, possessed by the Ghost's tacky enthusiasm, belts out off-key carols in a booming baritone. Through it all, Arthur rediscovers the joy of Christmas, the power of community, and the importance of letting loose a little (even if it means wearing a light-up singing Santa sweater).

The climax involves the Extravaganza itself. Arthur, initially hesitant, embraces the tackiness, accessorizing his monstrosity with jingle bells and a tinsel halo. His enthusiasm and surprisingly catchy jingle ("Deck the halls with tacky calls, Fa la la la la, la la la la!") wins over the crowd. Arthur takes the prize, but more importantly, he breaks the curse and sends the Ghost of Christmas Tacky on his way, finally content.

The film ends with Arthur hosting his own Tacky Sweater party, embracing the spirit of the season (and the vacation money!) surrounded by friends and family, all sporting their most outrageous holiday attire. A subtle nod to Dickens might include a framed portrait of a smiling Charles Dickens hanging in the background, a silent testament to the redemption found in a little bit of Christmas cheer, however tacky it may be.

[goryhorroor]

horror sub-genres: slasher

[redhotpoker]

my gift for @davyjoneslockr for @jojo-heritage-posts gift exchange! they got banned from the ice rink after knocking several people over 

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Viggo Johansen (1851-1935) "Silent Night" (1891) Oil on canvas Located in the Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen, Denmark

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

ℜ𝔞𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔢𝔰 –𝔐𝔢𝔯𝔯𝔶 ℭ𝔥𝔯𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔪𝔞𝔰 (ℑ 𝔇𝔬𝔫’𝔱 𝔚𝔞𝔫𝔱 𝔱𝔬 𝔉𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔗𝔬𝔫𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱)