I would like to invite you all into my midwinter tradition.

[Lautremont]

Not physically, of course, unless you're willing to travel - then you're welcome to attend. But you can do this at home too.

Every year (since 1994 or so), five friends and I (this is quorum; sometimes there are more) pull out two very special films and watch them, back-to-back, on December 21st, the shortest day of the year. We fortify ourselves with beer and Indian food, and shout at the screen and just generally have a great time. By this time, we know the movies well, so we can anticipate what's coming, talk back to the characters, whatever.

Those two films? Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men. After the final film, drunk and teary-eyed, we generally gnash our teeth and bemoan the fact that neither Jack Lemmon nor Walter Matthau, nor Burgess Meredith nor Ossie Davis, lived long enough for a Grumpiest Old Men.

It's a great time - I recommend it.

[grasswire]

1. the outtakes are hilarious

My family members crack up at Burgess Meredith's smutty little comments.

[gkdmaths]

2. I have a similar ritual.

except I don't watch movies.

:beer:

BTW: technically, this years solstice is on the 22nd.

:thumbsup:

[QMPMom]

3. My DH and DS will gladly join your tradition.

Those two just love those movies and watch them all the time. I think it has a lot to do with Ann-Margret and Sophia Loren.;-)