It's a Wonderful Life

We can’t count on snow at Christmas, but one thing that you can rely on is having your heart as warm as a chestnut on a brazier by Frank Capra’s masterpiece. Whether you’ve never seen this story of finding hope at Christmas, or it’s already a firm Christmas tradition, prepare yourself to be swept up in this classic weepy. 

James Stewart stars as George Bailey, as his life is crumbling in front of his eyes. The town of Bedford Falls is his home and he has given everything to his community. Yet his saving and loans company is pushed to bankruptcy. All he has ever done is give and where has it gotten him? Dreaming of a life where he had never been born, an angel descends to Earth to show him the truth of all of the lives he’s touched and makes him believe in the value of kindness anew. 

Whether you’re feeling the cheer, or a little bit more humbug, It’s a Wonderful Life shows the lightness we can all embrace, even in dark times.