David Wilder - Free Topic 4: Jingle all the Way

Few might remember this older movie, but I still due. Beneath the comical and often clashing antics of the two main characters, Schwarzenegger and Sindbad, lies a powerful message. The movie entails a ritual, the ritual of buying presents at Christmas time. Both men struggle effortlessly to find the perfect gift for their sons, but turn out to be difficult rivals and fearful enemies. The character played by Arnold has troubles in the beginning of the movie, finding it difficult to please his family and friends, he needs a change. Nevertheless, during this journey at Christmas time he finds it. Through the ritual of shopping for presents, he learns what the holiday of Christmas is all about, and becomes a better person for it. The movie definitely shows aspects of the religious ritual.