🎄🎁🔫 Yippee-ki-yay: Unwrapping Why 'Die Hard' Is the Ultimate Christmas Movie…Prove Me Wrong!
Why 'Die Hard' is a Christmas Movie a Fact That No One Can Deny!
The Movie Centers on a Christmas Party on Christmas Eve:John has come to town to go to his wife’s work Christmas party The chaos that unfolds at Nakatomi Plaza is a festive twist on workplace shenanigans. Without the yuletide spirit drawing executives together, Hans' scheme might not have had the perfect stage to unfold. All John wants to do is get back together with his wife and kid for Christmas.
Jingle Bells in the Soundtrack: Listen closely to the 'Die Hard' soundtrack and you'll hear the cheerful tunes of the season. From "Winter Wonderland" to "Let it Snow!" and even the rap anthem "Christmas in Hollis," these tunes weave the Christmas ambiance into the action.
Holly's Festive Name: John's wife, going by her maiden name, Holly, brings a sprinkle of holiday magic to the story. Her name, synonymous with the season, adds to the Christmas vibes.
Presents Galore: It's a gift-giving affair at Nakatomi Plaza! From Harry Ellis's lavish Rolex gift to the FBI granting Hans access, the movie brims with presents. Even John's final showdown with Hans involves a "kind of" gift-wrapped gun.
Santa's Brief Appearance: Santa makes an unexpected cameo! Well, sort of. Remember Tony, wearing a Santa hat with the iconic "Ho, ho, ho" message? That's the festive spirit of John McClane in action.
Twelve Villains Crash the Party: This is a play off of the 12 days of Christmas
Snowy Conclusion: A rarity in Los Angeles, but a perfect touch for a Christmas movie's finale—the gentle snowfall. It's the magical icing on the action-packed cake.
The ending of the movie shows McClane and his family reunited and celebrating Christmas together.
Viewer Votes: The numbers speak volumes! In 2016, 1.3 million Americans chose 'Die Hard' for their Christmas Eve viewing pleasure, outranking traditional favorites like "Home Alone" and "Miracle on 34th Street."
