I was lot bit before your time. I remember working as a projectionist for the University of Utah (a part time gig) and showing “A Christmas Story” for one of my film classes - the first time I ever saw it, and I really enjoyed it. I think anything can really be considered a Christmas movie if it is something you watch each year and enjoy. I still am amazed by the quality of the music in “Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol,” a movie I rewatch every year, and just recently got to purchase the sheet music (which only came out a few years ago).