The Pirate Post

Reel Cheer: Southeast’s Favorite Christmas Movies Face Off

By: Alaunté Massrock

Get the popcorn, comfy blankets, and hot cocoa because Christmas break is just around the corner, and a favorite pastime for many is watching holiday movies. These classic films are an essential part of creating a time of family bonding and togetherness. From The Grinch to Elf, everyone has their favorite feature that creates a sense of nostalgia and sentimental warmth.

For this holiday article, The Pirate Post decided to take a deeper dive into what films are favored by some of the Southeast student body. Below is a bracket that shows some of the most popular holiday movies, voted on by students, as they face off to determine the ultimate Christmas classic.

According to the bracket, Elf was the popular choice, and that is not just a Southeast opinion. The movieElf grossed over two hundred million in profit worldwide on its release in 2003. Now, the movie has become a staple for the holidays and a great way to spend time with your family.

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The Pirate Post started out as a club in the spring of 2025. This year, it officially became a Journalism and Communications Class, run by students, that is open to anyone! The process to make this an elective, however, was no easy feat. Student Izzy Goodnite (who proposed that we create a school newspaper) wrote a proposal for the school board, and they agreed to make it a class. We aim to inform the student body about things that are new at Southeast: sports, school plays, field trips, and seasonal news. We cover it all! “I feel this newspaper isn’t just about information though, it is also about learning and recognizing people who deserve it,” states Goodnite. If you enjoy writing, Newspaper is the class for you! If you have any article ideas or any questions, you can email our advisor, Julia Dillon: jdillon@sepirates.org or fill out the form at the bottom of our website.