Save some money and bring the family closer together for a holiday movie night at home featuring any of these recommendations from the Hawaii State Public Library System, where DVD rentals are only $1 for seven days.
» “Baby Santa’s Music Box,” part of the Baby Einstein series, features a wonderland of sparkling ornaments, sleigh bells, toys, winter scenes, jolly Santas and more, accompanied by holiday melodies and classical favorites from Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Handel.
» “Very Merry Pooh Year” follows Pooh and his pals as they celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in a pair of adventures in this 65-minute made-for-video feature.
» “Frank De Lima’s Hawaiian Christmas Carol” has the isle comic put a local spin on Dickens’ beloved story. Look for cameos by Don Ho, Mel Cabang, Karen Keawehawai‘i and others.
» ”Holiday Facts & Fun: Kwanzaa” teaches viewers about this African-American holiday celebrated in December.
» “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a 1946 classic starring James Stewart and Donna Reed.
» “Jacques Pepin’s Hanukkah Celebration” shows the world-renowned chef celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights with a variety of tasty kosher treats.
» ”The Original Television Christmas Classics” includes “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” and more.
» ”A Christmas Story” is a holiday gem that tells the story of Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who pulls out all the stops to get the ultimate Christmas present.
» ”Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas” is a History Channel telling of the holiday’s story.