DIE HARD
Ellis tells Holly to show John McClane the watch he gave her. John says “I’m sure I’ll see it later,” foreshadowing the moment he unlatches it from her wrist causing Hans Gruber to fall to his death.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS
The swimsuits that Luther buys for himself and Nora are identical to the ones pictured in the advertisement that inspired them to go on vacation.
THE SANTA CLAUSE
There is an elf sitting behind Charlie during career day presentations.
THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
The toy Santa tells Scott the same line Buzz Lightyear says to Woody in Toy Story (both of which are played by Tim Allen).
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
You can see that Martha May hangs green stockings instead of the standard red ones.
ELF
At the end of Elf, Buddy and Jovie’s daughter is named Susie, after Buddy’s biological mother, Susan Wells.
HOME ALONE
Old Man Marley is scored using the “Dies Irae” melody, referencing a coming death. After Kevin talks to him, the choir begins singing “Carol of the Bells”, which uses the same melody notes, signifying that Kevin (and the audience) has misjudged him.
Also in Home Alone, you can see the exact moment where Kevin’s ticket goes missing.
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
Michael Caine’s character walks past a shop called “Micklewhite’s.” Michael Caine’s real name is Maurice Micklewhite.
LOVE ACTUALLY
At the Christmas party, Harry calls his wife Karen a “saint” before she walks away. He is then approached by Mia, the woman he cheats on Karen with, who is dressed as a devil.
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
You can see that Eddie is wearing a mock turtleneck that shows through his sweater.
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