Silent Night, Deadly Night will screen at Metrograph (see below)

If you prefer seeing a holiday classic this December over the latest releases like La La Land or Rogue One, the city's theaters are providing. Below, find a list of some really old classics like It's A Wonderful Life, some sort-of-old classics like Christmas Vacation, and some non-traditional Christmas favorites like Die Hard.

It's A Wonderful Life @ the IFC Center (323 6th Ave)

When: Friday, December 9 through Tuesday, December 27 (December 24 is already sold out)
But WHEN: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:40 p.m. daily
How much?: Tickets are $10 and up
More details can be found here

Note: there will also be special screenings with guests.

Gremlins @ Alamo Drafthouse (445 Albee Square, Brooklyn)

When: Monday, December 12
But WHEN: 9:45 p.m.
How much?: Tickets are $12 and up (you get a Tiki Gremlin Mug with one option)
More details can be found here.

Note: Check out our interview with director Joe Dante.

Miracle On 34th Street @ Sunshine Landmark (143 E Houston St)

When: Saturday, December 17
But WHEN: 12 midnight
How much?: Tickets are $12
More details can be found here.

Note: Did you know this was actually a SUMMER movie?

Christmas, Again @ The Museum of the Moving Image (36-01 35th Ave, Queens)

When: Saturday, December 17 and 24
But WHEN: 2 p.m.
How Much?: $7 and up
More details can be found here.

Die Hard @ Metrograph (7 Ludlow St)

When: Thursday, December 22
But WHEN: 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
How much?: Tickets are $15
More details can be found here.

Note: get there early for some dinner, this place is a whole, lovely experience!

Also Note: Metrograph has a full Christmas series, which you find more about right here. On top of Die Hard, they'll be screening: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Carol, Silent Night Deadly Night, All That Heaven Allows, Gee Whiz It's Christmas, Remember the Night, Meet Me In St. Louis, Eyes Wide Shut.

Christmas Vacation @ Nitehawk (136 Metropolitan Ave, WIlliamsburg)

When: Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25
But WHEN: 11:45 a.m.
How much?: Tickets are $12
More details can be found here.

Note: this is part of Nitehawk's Holiday Show Spectacular, which also features Love Actually, Elf and more.

Eyes Wide Shut @ Film Society (70 Lincoln Center Plaza)

When:Sunday, December 25
But WHEN: 8:15 p.m.
How much?: Tickets are $7 and up
More details can be found here.