With the holiday season upon us, the constant debate about whether or not Die Hard should be considered a Christmas Movie continues. There are all kinds of people who think that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Well, I am here to tell you that, number one, they are wrong, and number 2, not only is Die Hard a Christmas movie, but it's the best Christmas movie that has ever been made.

There are so many great movies to watch during the Holiday season.

From funny movies like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to wholesome family movies like Little House On The Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas, Home Alone 2, or It's A Wonderful Life, I am here to tell you that the best Christmas movie of them all is Die Hard.

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Now, I know I have made a bold statement. I also have an idea about what you may be thinking: Die Hard Is NOT a Christmas movie?! However, you're mistaken thinking that, am going to tell you why.

There are several things that determine what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie: things like family gatherings and get-togethers, nostalgia for the holidays, Christmas accouterments, your typical seasonal cliches, and, of course, winter.

The next time you watch Die Hard, watch it with these things in mind, and you will see just what I see: Die Hard IS the best Christmas movie ever.

YouTube / 20th Century Studios
YouTube / 20th Century Studios
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Santa Claus Is There

Remember that scene with the dead guy strapped to the chair with 'Ho Ho Ho' written on his shirt? He's wearing a Santa hat. People only wear Santa hats during Christmas.

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YouTube / 20th Century Studios
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There's Plenty Of Gift Giving

Whether it's gifts for his kids, freedom for the hostages, or dead bodies flying out of skyscraper windows, there is a present for just about everyone in the movie.

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Realization Of Hope and Redemption

There is a point in every Christmas movie when the protagonist realizes what really matters and then fights with everything in their heart to achieve that.

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Die Hard Is All About Family

The primary premise of the movie is based on John McClane traveling from New York to Los Angeles on vacation to spend time with his family during Christmas. What's more Christmasy than that?

Those are just 4 reasons why Die Hard is the best Christmas movie ever. I bet you will agree with me the next time you watch it, and you'll stop being a hater like my friend Dave.

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