Dietrich Theater's 12 Movies of Chrisrtmas. All Festival Movies are Free.

Schedule of Events:

1:00 p.m: The Holiday

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 136min

Starring: Kate Winslet,Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black

Two women, one from America and one from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

4:00 p.m: A Christmas Story

Rating: PG
Run Time: 94 mins

Starring: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story is the beloved holiday movie that follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie, who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad but comforted by his mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

7:00 p.m: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 97 mins
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a laugh out loud holiday classic. As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas. However, things go awry quickly when his cousin and his family show up unplanned and start living in their  camper on the property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs. Will Clark be able to save Christmas or will the Griswold family Christmas devolve into chaos?