When I heard that they were showing “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, I was prepared to come to the dining hall with my scarf (which is basically my own personal blanket to be honest), fuzzy socks, and a warm cup of tea.  I love this movie because every year around Halloween, they show it on television, so my sister and I always go all out with a plethora of snacks, blankets, and hot cocoa on the coach.

Honestly, I also love the graphics that producers and animators create.  I appreciate how much time and effort goes into creating these animated films.  Additionally, watching the film transports me into a whimsical world of fantasy and magical creatures.  It gives me a break from the stress of schoolwork.

Also, it’s feels different watching this film every single year, because I always notice something different every single time.  For example, when I watched this as a kid, I just saw it as cool, creepy characters in a movie.  Nonetheless, with each passing year, I see the different lessons they’re trying to teach us: responsibility, balance, and expression.

For example, with the end of Halloween, Jack wants to help Santa Claus with Christmas.  Nonetheless, with a series of unfortunate events and miscommunications, he almost destroys Christmas and kills Santa Claus.  Therefore, it teaches the importance of not taking on too much and how your actions have consequences.

Since my parents were always working long hours when I was younger, my siblings and I would usually be playing outside or lounging on the couch watching television.  Honestly, I feel like watching movies and shows on television taught me many lessons of being kind, considerate, etc.  Television is often demonized for “ruining the minds of kids”, but I don’t entirely believe this.

I believe that in moderation, television is a good way of learning, whether it be life lessons or new languages.