Your Christmas Viewing Guide
By Rachel Motte in Culture, Featured, Film, Media, Television — December 20, 2011 at 1:17 pmWondering how best to wile away those hours of vacation time this Christmas? Hoping for some good family activities to help you all slow down and enjoy one another’s company? Look no further. The Examined Life’s Lindsay Marshall has some holiday movie tips, complete with suggested questions for group discussion:
I guess I have to call myself a true Californian if my Christmas doesn’t feel complete...
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