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Alabama’s Top Christmas Movie Revealed: A Nostalgic Favorite

Source: What’s Alabama’s favorite Christmas movie? It's certainly a classic (2025-11-29)

In a recent nationwide survey by PixlParade, Alabama’s favorite Christmas movie emerged as the timeless classic *A Christmas Story* (1983), capturing 31.91% of the vote. This nostalgic film, centered around Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, resonates deeply with Alabamians, reflecting their love for heartwarming holiday traditions rooted in family, humor, and childhood innocence. While *A Christmas Story* holds Alabama’s top spot, the survey also highlights broader holiday movie trends across the U.S., with *National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation* (1989) leading nationally at 31.02%, embodying holiday chaos and humor that many Americans cherish. Interestingly, the survey reveals that holiday movie preferences are evolving, with newer favorites like *Klaus* (2019) gaining popularity among younger audiences, and streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ significantly influencing holiday viewing habits. Additionally, recent data shows a 15% increase in holiday movie viewership on digital platforms over the past two years, reflecting a shift toward on-demand holiday entertainment. The survey underscores the importance of nostalgia in holiday traditions, with 78% of Americans citing family memories as their primary reason for favorite holiday movies. Furthermore, the rise of diverse holiday films, including culturally specific movies like *The Christmas Chronicles* (2018) and *Jingle Jangle* (2020), indicates a broadening of holiday storytelling that appeals to a more diverse audience. As holiday seasons become more digital, experts predict that personalized holiday movie recommendations will become the norm, driven by AI algorithms on streaming services. Overall, Alabama’s preference for *A Christmas Story* exemplifies the deep-rooted nostalgia that continues to define American holiday traditions, even as new films and viewing habits reshape the landscape of Christmas entertainment.

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