Long Islanders share their favorite holiday movies in new poll

Long Islanders have spoken, and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” reigns supreme as the most-loved holiday movie in a poll conducted by Greater Long Island.

Readers had the chance to vote for up to three of their favorite films, and the results reflect a mix of timeless classics and modern holiday staples.

“Elf” and “Home Alone” secured the second and third spots, respectively. Rounding out the top five were “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Story.”

Here are the top 11 holiday movies as voted by readers, along with the percentage of votes each received:

1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 16.94%
2. Elf – 13.36%
3. Home Alone – 11.40%
4. It’s a Wonderful Life – 7.82%
5. A Christmas Story – 7.49%
6. Die Hard – 4.89%
7. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – 4.23%
8. The Polar Express – 3.91%
9. March of the Wooden Soldiers – 3.58%
10. (Tie) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – 3.26%
11. (Tie) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York – 3.26%

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation trailer

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