Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Edith B — 25 Nov 2007

This has to be one of the best holiday movies of all time. I just adore it.

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Edith B on 25 Nov 2007.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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