Where to stream your favorite Christmas movies – 2022 edition

I'm writing this because I ran into a problem searching for my favorite Christmas movies. A problem you've probably run into as well. You want to know where you can stream your favorite Christmas movies. So you search it. You click on one of the articles, and after you get assaulted with all their ads, you realize it was written last year. Most of the movies aren't where they say they are. So I'm fixing this.

I'm not going to guess, or rely on someone else. I'm going to tell you exactly where you can find the movies you want. Because things on the internet stay up forever, if you're reading this in 2023, hit the back arrow. Or swipe left, or whatever you're doing in the future to get out of an article. If you're seeing this in 2023 it's likely that many of these movies will be on different apps. If you're still streaming apps in the future. MAYBE they're beaming the movies straight to your brain. In your self driving flying car.

If I'm missing something, or somehow I messed up, find me on the contact page. Also, I don't mention Amazon or Hulu very often. I got rid of those apps because they annoy me. Any time you'd find something you'd want to watch, well now it costs extra. I pay for your app and you provide me with links to buy the things I want to watch? Nope. I'm out.

So let's get into the holiday spirit with a Christmas movie. Even if you live in South Florida and it's 85 degrees. I turned the air down to 73 and made some hot cocoa to get in the spirit

And yes, since it's my list,  Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Die Hard is on Starz.

On the Xumo app. Which is a free app.

HBO Max. TBS app. The new one 'A Christmas Story Christmas' is also HBO Max.

Apple TV+. If you don't have the app, They will let you watch it for free Dec. 22 through Dec. 25. 

HBO Max, TBS

The original is on Peacock. The Jim Carrey remake is on HBO Max.

Peacock

I didn't see it on any of the apps. That totally blows. It's on of the best Christmas movies ever. Sure, you can rent it on Amazon. Or maybe it's on Plex.

Edit 12/3:  They just added it to Showtime. Maybe my complaint was heard?

Disney+

Better known as ''the movie with Heat Miser.'' It's on TBS.

It's not streaming, but it is airing several times on tv on CBS November 29th, and then throughout December on Freeform.

Home Alone 1 and 2 are both on Disney+.

I didn't see it streaming anywhere.

Disney+

Netflix

The original is on Disney+ and Amazon. The remake, which I think is better, is on Disney+.

Paramount+ and Amazon.

HBO Max and TBS.

HBO Max, Peacock

Disney+

HBO Max

AMC

Disney+

Find your Turbo Man on Starz

Christmas Events Happening in Southwest Florida

Thanksgiving is this week and that can only mean one thing...it's almost time for Christmas!  Yay!!!

I don't know about you, but I am ready to enjoy the Christmas tree, wear matching pajamas with my loved ones, watch Christmas movies on repeat and drink hot chocolate (yes, even in Florida).  And of course, listen to all my favorite Christmas music on Sunny 106.3!

If you're planning to participate in a few holiday festivities this season, we've put together a list of all of the events happening over the next month or so here in Southwest Florida!  We've got ideas for a fun date night.  A family fun night out.  Even ideas for some fun with your pets this holiday season.

We've included several options from Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers and even Marco Island!

By the looks of this list, all of  Southwest Florida is ready for some holiday cheer after another tough year.

Make sure to check back again for the latest updates as this is an ongoing list.  If you know of one, please let us know in the comments and we will add it.

Check out these Christmas Events Happening in Southwest Florida:

2 Day Event!
-Friday, December 2nd: 5pm-10pm
-Saturday, December 3rd, 10am-10pm

Free to attend!
*Lighting of the tree will be approximately 6pm on Friday, December 2nd

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Mark your calendars for the Annual Bell Tower Tree Lighting, Friday December 2nd 6pm-8pm!

Santa Claus will arrive to Bell Tower at 6:30 p.m. in a South Trail Fire Department fire truck at the main entrance near Grimaldi’s and Blue Pointe.

Following his arrival, the festivities will commence in Center Court with a special tree lighting ceremony and a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, ideal for holiday photo opportunities. Filled with holiday cheer and decor, center court will also feature a bounce house, face painting and holiday games & activities plus so much more!

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Celebrate the spirit of the season with this annual holiday tradition! The Gulf Coast Symphony is joined by the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers, plus the Kellyn Celtic Arts Dance Academy, and, of course, Santa! The festive sounds of the season ring through the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, as the Gulf Coast Symphony presents your most favorite symphonic pops holiday medleys. From Leroy Anderson’s endearing Sleigh Ride, a medley of music from Christmas movie classics, to the Mannheim Steamroller Silent Night, and much, much more! Deck the Halls is your favorite Southwest Florida holiday tradition, perfect­ for the whole family!

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This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet! The acclaimed holiday tradition is LIVE in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique. Share in the message of Peace and Harmony and get tickets now at nutcracker.com!

Coral Oaks Golf Course

Come and Bring the family for a delicious breakfast and the kids get to meet SANTA!
$15. per Adult
$10. per child and 2 and under FREE

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Celebrate the season with Santa at Veterans Park Recreation Center.

Come join us for a magical Winter Wonderland event! Children can write letters to Santa, make holiday crafts, play games and use the photo booths for family holiday photos. Mr. and Mrs. Clause will arrive and children can put in their wish list in person and receive a gift. Hot cocoa & Cookies, dancers and a tree lighting will spread the holiday cheer!

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Come see the beautifully decorated trees at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for the 16th Annual Festival of Trees. $2 admission or bring an unwrapped toy for the toy tree which will be donated to Golisano Children's hospital. You may win your favorite tree and all the gifts with it. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Proceeds support the SBDAC and Goodwill SWFL. 

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 AT 10 AM – 2 PM

Come out to Santa's Block Party 2022 in front of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center downtown Ft. Myers. Santa will arrive by Fire Truck. Children's workshop bags include crafts, crayons and a coloring book, a Publix decorate a cookie kit, a toy, candy and a ticket to ride the Holiday Express train. Bags are only $6 each. Tables will be set out on First Street for families to work together on crafts. Kits can also be brought home. There will be music and tons of outdoor entertainment. Additional train rides are available for $2 each. After the fun, come in for a photo with Santa, view the trees and get your raffle tickets. You may be a lucky winner of a beautifully decorated tree with tons of prizes! 

What: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

When: Saturday, November 26th from 5-8 PM

Tree Lighting starts at 6 PM

Where: Gulf Coast Town Center, 10021 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Located in the West Village

Thursday December 1st 6p-9p

Come join us for our annual Tree lighting at Immokalee Zocalo event pictures with Santa. FREE Event

Our 4th Annual Christmas at Farmer Mike's event kicks off Black Friday evening. We are excited to share the Holiday cheer with all of you !!!! The event will run on Friday and Saturday nights 6pm-9:30pm starting Black Friday for 8 total nights. Yes we will have fresh live Christmas trees here for you everyday starting on Black Friday until they're sold out. Santa will be here on event nights reading and singing to you in our 5 acre field of lights. New this year is our animated lightshow you will find in the field of lights. Come back out to the farm and relax with us and get into the holiday spirit!!

December 3rd 3p-9p

December 3rd is a Snowday! The 38th Annual Snowfest is celebrating Collier County’s 100th Anniversary! The event is set for Saturday, December 3rd, from 3-9pm at Paradise Coast Sports Complex!
SnowFest will feature three giant snow mountains made up of nearly 100 tons of snow for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Santa's Wonderland will be at SnowFest, along with an amazing Snow Maze, the great centennial snowball hunt and selfies photo booth, "Elf" starring Will Ferrell on the 32-foot-wide big screen, a holiday fun bounce land, a holiday train for kids, live music and performances, Domestic Animal Services pet adoptions, prize basket giveaways and more!
Entry wristbands are $5 in advance at PlayParadiseCoast.com, and $8 on Dec. 3 at the gate.
CAT Shuttle service will run free of charge from Golden Gate Community Center and Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
For more information visit PlayParadiseCoast.com.